What NOT To Do With The Twin Bedside Cot Industry

Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Newborn twins sleep best when close to one another However, it's crucial to adhere to safe sleeping guidelines. Selecting the best bedside cot crib arrangement can help your twins develop an established routine for sleep.

A double bassinet that comes with a divider can be the ideal choice for twins. These portable beds let parents keep their infants close for diaper changes and mid-night feedings. These beds are also great for babies who might outgrow their bassinets by the time they reach the age of toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

As long as you follow safe sleeping guidelines, twins are able to sleep in a crib that is bedside side-by-side. They should be placed on their backs, with their heads touching and their feet at the opposite ends. They can also share a bed in a Moses basket or a crib once they're big enough.

This Delta double bassinet comes with a mesh divider that allows children to be separated but still close. It comes with a handy storage pocket to keep snacks and wipes close by, too. It's also foldable making it easy to move around the house or take on trips.

Another option is the EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart that swivels to bring your twins' fluttery little ones closer to you for feedings and comfort. The sides can be raised and lowered to allow access, and they lock into place for security. It's a bit longer and heavier than other options but is great for the second-floor or grandparents' homes. It also comes with a travel bag. It's also less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Parents of twins might be enticed to place their babies in one crib or bassinet but this is not generally recommended. Instead the Rednose group Rednose recommends that twins be given their own secure sleeping space (crib, bassinet or portable crib) in the room of the parent or caregiver until they reach 12 months old in order to reduce the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also known as co-bedding. It has been observed that twins who are accustomed to this sleep environment will typically have a more synchronized sleep pattern than twins who sleep on their own.

One of the easiest ways to achieve this is to use twin bedside cots, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, which comes with two separate bedding sets to ensure that each baby has an area that is comfortable and private. This bedside crib with changing table cot is able to easily be moved from room to room as needed, and it makes it easy to check on the babies without having to wake them by re-entering their sleeping space or disrupting their sleep patterns.

Double bassinets are an alternative. They allow infants to be side-by-side, and they're perfect for feedings or diaper changes during the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a breathable mesh panel and adjustable height to allow each baby to be seen and reachable at all times. The sides of the sleeper also adjust to lower and raise for quick access. If you're looking for an affordable alternative, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, with two sleep zones separated by a mesh panel that allows babies to view each other and the entire mattress is able to rotate 360 degrees, giving an easy access to every infant.

For situations that are temporary like an emergency family visit or hospitalization Many parents have had success with co-bedding twins in the large moses basket or small bassinette that has dividers. However, this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare provider to ensure that babies are properly positioned in a cot, with their feet at the bottom of the cot and their bedding securely tucked in, to prevent them from suffocating.

Safety

When it comes to twins sleeping together, the most important security factor is that each infant has his or her own sleep space. This ensures that each baby is not smothered or otherwise choked by the other. It also helps prevent cot deaths, which are more frequent with single infants than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that tritons, twins and higher-ordered multiples have their own sleeping space. The best method to achieve this is to have a separate bassinet or twin bedside cot that can be brought up close to your bed while you're feeding or soothing one of the babies throughout the night.

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued guidelines to lower the risk of SIDS by encouraging room sharing and avoiding cobedding, a lot of families with twins and multiples find it difficult to adhere to these guidelines (1). A previous study found that a large majority of families with twins that were cobedded during the first three months at home, used unsafe sleep practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins might not follow the current SIDS guidelines due to the desire to sleep longer and the lack of space at home to accommodate multiple cribs. Additionally, the socioeconomic status of a family could influence their decisions about the arrangement of their sleep.

If twins are positioned side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they may easily be entangled by their bedding and could choke on each other. If you choose to sleep your twins in the same cot it is important to put them in a head-to-foot position and with their bedding tucked securely into each cot to minimize the possibility of them colliding with each one.

One of the safer and more comfortable alternatives for twins to sleep separately is a wooden bedside cot bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. The double bassinet comes with an enclosed mesh wall that can separate twins and give them their own safe, flat sleep surface. It swivels a full 360 degrees to bring your baby closer to you for feedings or to soothe without having to leave the comfortable bed. The side walls lower and automatically return when you move. It's also easy to clean and fits into a standard twin bed frame. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, consider the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is available at Walmart and comes with similar features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

The arrival of twins or multiples into the world is a major life altering. Not least, they require a great deal of planning and thinking when it comes to their sleeping arrangements and how they'll get a good night's sleep. While decisions regarding their room can be made as they age, parents often wonder how they can help them to feel comfortable in the beginning stages.

When twins are still young, they are able to share one cot. This is referred to as co-bedding, and can provide excellent comfort for babies as it reminds them of the mother's womb. It is essential to make sure that the beds are big enough for infants to be comfortable without having to touch one other or roll around. You should also be aware that the baby who is the first to wake up must be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate nighttime feeds to ensure that you get one baby up before the other.

It is crucial to remember that twins are quite different and could develop their own sleeping patterns. You may find that one baby sleeps more than the other or prefers to be near you. In this case it might be best to provide each twin with their own bassinet or crib.

Look for twin rocking bedside crib cots with mesh dividers that are breathable for separate sleeping areas. This is especially important for babies that are prone to overheating, or for families with mothers who have had c-sections. Other beneficial features include the reversible base, built-in storage space for toys and blankets, and easy-to-maneuver wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, which is specifically designed for mothers who have a c-section, is a great choice due to its large sleeping area and is easy to move. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are other alternatives, but they have smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're close, it's not recommended that twins share the bed with an adult. This can increase the risk of SIDS and cause strangulation or suffocation. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins be kept in their bassinets or cribs in the parents' bedrooms for the first six months.