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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins It is best to keep your newborn twins close together However, you must adhere to the safety guidelines for sleeping. The proper crib arrangement will help your twins develop the same routine of sleeping. A double bassinet with the option of dividing it is a great option for twins. These beds can be used to keep their babies close for diaper changes and feedings at night. They are also great for babies who may outgrow their bassinets prior to 2 years old. Space-Saving If you follow safe sleeping guidelines, twins can sleep in a bedside crib side-by-side. They should be positioned on their backs with their heads in a straight line and their feet at the opposite ends. When they're big enough, they can also sleep together in a Moses Basket or regular crib. This Delta double bassinet has a mesh partition that allows babies 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 easier to move around the house or take on trips. This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart, swivels to allow you to bring your twins who are fussy closer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides can be raised and lowered for easy access, and are locked to ensure safety. It's a little heavier and longer than other options, but it's perfect for second floors or grandparents homes, and it comes with a travel bag. It's also a lot less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin. bedside rocking crib is not recommended that parents of twins sleep their babies in the same crib or bassinet. Instead, the group Rednose suggests that twins be given their own safe sleeping space (crib or bassinet, or a portable crib) in the parents' or caregiver's room until they turn 12 months old to reduce the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also referred to as co-bedding, and it has been proven that twins who are accustomed to this sleeping environment will often form a more synchronized sleeping pattern than twins who sleep on their own. One of the most efficient methods to accomplish this is by using a twin bedside cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 that comes with two separate bedding sets, so that each baby has a personal and comfortable space. This bedside cot is also easily moved from one room to another depending on the need. It offers an easy and convenient way to check on your babies without disrupting their sleep or waking them up. Other options include double bassinets specially designed to allow the infants to remain side-by-side and are ideal for middle-of-the-night feeding or changing diapers. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a mesh panel that breathes and is adjustable in height to allow each baby to be seen and reachable at all times. The sides of the sleeper can lower and raise to allow for easy 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 mesh panels that allow babies to see each other, and the entire sleeper can rotate 360 degrees to give easy access to each infant. Many parents have discovered that bedding twins in a moses basket, or a small bassinette, can be a good solution for situations that are temporary, such as a hospital stay or a visit to the family. However this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare provider to ensure that babies are properly positioned and with their feet towards the foot of the cot and all bedding is securely tucked in to prevent them from being suffocated. Safety When it comes to twins sleeping together, the most crucial security feature is that each baby has his or her own space to sleep in. This will prevent each baby from being smothered, choked, or otherwise choking by the other. It also helps prevent deaths in cots, which are more frequent with single infants than multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins, triplets and higher-order multiplications have their own sleep space. The best method to achieve this is by having an additional bassinet or twin bedside cot that can be placed close to your bed when you feed or soothe one of the babies during the night. Although recent SIDS risk reduction guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with a parent and discourage cobedding however, the reality is that a lot of families with twins and higher-order multiples have difficulty complying with these guidelines (1). A previous study found that the majority of families with twins who were cobedded in the first three months at home opted for unsafe sleep practices (room sharing without cobedding). Parents of twins might not follow the current SIDS guidelines due to a desire to sleep longer and a lack of space at home to accommodate multiple cribs. In addition, the socioeconomic status of a family can affect their sleeping arrangements. If twins are put in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding can easily entangle them and they could choke on eachother. If you choose to put your twins in the same cot together ensure that they are in a position in which their feet are close to their heads, and that their bedding is placed in the cots securely. This will lessen the possibility of them colliding on each one. One of the safest and more comfortable options for twins to be able to sleep independently is a bedside bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. The double bassinet comes with an enclosed mesh wall that can separate twins and give them their own flat, secure sleeping surface. It can be rotated 360 degrees, which means you can bring your child closer to you without leaving your bed. The walls on the sides automatically lower and return with every movement. It's also easy to clean and fits in a standard twin bed frame. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet available at Walmart. available at Walmart and comes with similar features as the Halo Bassinest. Comfort Being welcomed by twins or multiples to the world is a huge life-changing. They require lots of thought and preparation, not least in regards to where they will sleep and how they will get a restful night's sleep. Parents often wonder what they can do to help their children feel more comfortable in the early years of their lives. It is possible for twins to share a cot when they are very small. Co-bedding is a method for soothing newborns by bringing them back to their womb. It is important to make sure that the beds are big enough to allow the infants to be comfortable without having to touch each other or roll around. It is also important to keep in mind that the baby who wakes first needs to be fed. It can be helpful to coordinate feeding times at night so that you can wake one of them up earlier than the other. However, it is important to keep in mind that twins are quite different and could develop their own sleeping patterns. It could be that one child wakes more than the other, or they prefer to be nearer to you. In this case it could be beneficial for the twins to share their own bassinet or crib in their room. Look for bedside rocking crib with breathable mesh dividers to create separate sleeping areas. This is crucial for infants who are susceptible to heat stroke or for families in which moms have had a c-section. Other helpful features include the reversible base, built-in storage space for toys and blankets, and easy-to-maneuver wheels. The Arm's Reach cot is a good choice for these purposes, as it offers a spacious sleeping area and is designed with moms who have c-sections in mind. Other options include the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel, but they have smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot. It is not recommended to sleep with twins in the same bed with an adult, even if they are very close. It is an increased risk of SIDS and may result in suffocation strangulation or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins sleep in their own cribs or bassinets in their parents' rooms for the first 6 months.