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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins It is best to keep your twins in the infant stage close together however, you must follow safety sleeping guidelines. A proper crib arrangement can help your twins develop an established routine for sleeping. bedside crib and travel cot that has a divider is a great option for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their babies near for middle-of-the-night feeds and diaper changes. These beds are also ideal for babies who are likely to outgrow their baby bassinets when they reach toddlerhood. Space-Saving Twins can share a bed in a bedside cot so long as you follow the safe guidelines for sleeping (that's to say they should be lying on their backs with the tops of their heads overlapping each other, and their feet on opposite ends of the cot). They can also sleep together in a Moses basket or regular crib when they're old enough. We love this Delta double bassinet. It has a mesh divider so that babies can stay separate, yet close to each other. It comes with a handy storage compartment to keep snacks and wipes in the vicinity as well. Plus, it folds flat making it easy to manoeuvre around the house or 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 soothing. The sides lower and raise to allow access and are secured to ensure safety. It's a little heavier and longer than some other options, but it's perfect for second floors or grandparents homes and comes with a travel bag. It's also less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin. Convenience Many parents of twins may be tempted to sleep the babies together in one crib or bassinet, this is generally not recommended. Rednose recommends that twins have their own secure sleeping space (crib or portable crib or bassinet) in the room of the parents or caregivers until they reach the age of 12 months to reduce the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also known as co-bedding. It has been observed that twins who are used to this sleeping environment will typically have a more synchronized sleep pattern than those who sleep on their own. A twin bedside cot like the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a fantastic method to achieve this. It comes with two sets of bedding, so that each baby gets their own space. The bedside cot can easily be moved from room to room as necessary, and also makes it easy to check on the babies without having to wake them by re-entering their sleeping space or disrupting their rhythms. Other options include double bassinets, that have been specifically designed to allow infants to stay side-by-side and are perfect for mid-night feeding or changing diapers. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for example, has a breathable mesh divider and an adjustable height to ensure that each baby can be observed and reached at all times, while the sides of the sleeper are raised and lower to allow easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet which is a less expensive alternative, comes with two sleep zones separated by a mesh panel, permitting babies to view each the other. The sleeper can also rotate around 360 degrees, allowing an easy access for infants. Many parents have found that bedding twins in moses baskets or a small bassinette, is a great option for temporary situations such as hospitalization or a visit to the family. This should only be done with the supervision of by a medical professional. They will make sure that the infants are correctly placed on their feet at the foot of the crib and all bedding is tucked into. Safety The most important safety aspect when it comes to twins is that they have their own sleeping space. This helps prevent the baby from being smothered, choked, or otherwise choking by the other. It also helps prevent the death of a cot, which is more frequent in infants who are single than in multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that triplets, twins and higher-order multiples have their own sleep space. This can be achieved with an additional bassinet, or a twin bedside crib you can bring up to your bed to feed or soothe one of your babies during the night. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued recommendations to decrease the risk of SIDS by encouraging room sharing and discouraging cobedding, many families with multiples and twins find it difficult to follow these guidelines (1). In a previous study it was discovered that the majority of twin families that co-bedded their children in the first three months of their lives at home were engaged in dangerous sleeping habits. Parents of twins may not follow current SIDS risk reduction recommendations due to a desire increase their own sleep duration and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs in the home. In addition, socioeconomic status could affect family decisions about the arrangement of their sleep. When twins are placed together in a crib or Moses basket, they may easily become entangled by their bedding and potentially choke on each other. If you decide to put your twins in the same cot together ensure they are placed in the position that their feet are right next to their heads and their bedding is tucked into each cot with a secure. This will lessen the chance of them choking on each other. A bassinet that is positioned at the bedside, like the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safest and most convenient options for twins that want to sleep in a separate bed. This double bassinet features mesh walls that separate twins, giving them their own safe, flat sleep surface. It swivels a full 360 degrees, allowing you to bring your baby closer to you for feedings or calming without having to leave the comfortable bed, and its sides lower and auto-return when you move. It's easy to clean and fits into a standard twin bed frame. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is available at Walmart and comes with similar features as the Halo Bassinest. Comfort The arrival of twins or multiples into the world is an enormous life change. 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 sleep. Parents often ask themselves what they can do to make their children feel comfortable from an early age. It is possible for twins to share a crib when they are small. Co-bedding is a method of comforting newborns by reminding them of their mother's womb. It is important to ensure that the beds are big enough for the babies to feel comfortable without touching each other or rolling around. It is also important to keep in mind that the baby who awakes first needs to be fed. It can be beneficial to co-ordinate night feeds so that you can wake one up earlier than the other. It is important to be aware that twins may have different sleeping patterns. It is possible that one baby is more sleepy than the other or prefers to be close to you. In this case it might be best to give each twin a separate bassinet or crib. When you are looking for a twin bedside cot, look for models that feature breathable mesh dividers to create distinct sleeping areas. This is particularly important for babies that are prone to overheating, or for families with c-section mothers. Reversible bases and wheels that are easy to move are also useful features. The Arm's Reach cot, designed for c-section mothers is a great option due to its large sleeping space and is easy to move. Other options are the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel but they have a smaller sleeping area than the Arm's Reach cot. Even if they're extremely close, it's not recommended that twins share the bed with an adult. This increases the risk of SIDS and could lead to suffocation, strangulation or entrapment. Instead the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins remain in their safe sleeping areas, like cribs or bassinets, in their parents' room for the first six months.