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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins It's best to keep newborn twins close together However, you must follow safety sleeping guidelines. The proper crib arrangement will help your twins develop the same routine of sleeping. A double bassinet that has a divider is a great choice for twins. These beds can be used to keep their children close during diaper changes as well as mid-night meals. They are also ideal for infants that may outgrow their bassinets before 2 years old. Space-Saving As long as you follow the safe sleeping guidelines, twins can sleep in a crib that is bedside side-by-side. They should be placed on their backs with their heads pointing towards each other and their feet at opposite ends. They can also sleep together in a Moses basket or regular crib once they're big enough. This Delta double bassinet comes with a mesh partition that allows babies to be separated but still close. It also has a storage pocket for snacks and wipes. Plus, it folds flat making it easy to move around the house or on trips. This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart, swivels so that you can bring your twins who are fussy closer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides are lowered and raised to allow access, and they are secured to ensure safety. It's a bit bigger and heavier than other models but is great for the second-floor or grandparent's homes. It also comes with a travel bag. It's also less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin. Convenience It is not recommended that parents of twins put their babies in the same bassinet or crib. Instead, the group Rednose suggests that twins be given their own secure sleeping space (crib or bassinet, or a portable crib) in the parent/caregiver's room until they are 12 months old in order to reduce the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also known as co-bedding and it has been proven that twins who are used to this type of sleeping environment often form a more synchronized sleep pattern than twins who sleep in separate rooms. One of the most convenient 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 every baby can have a personal and comfortable space. The bedside cot can be easily moved from one room to the next depending on the need. It offers an easy and convenient method to check on your children without disrupting their sleep or wake them up. Other options include double bassinets specially designed to allow the infants to be side-by-side, and are ideal for middle-of-the-night feedings or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, features an air-tight mesh partition and a height that can be adjusted so that every baby is visible and reachable throughout the night, and the sides of the sleeper are raised and lower to allow easy access. If you're looking for an affordable alternative, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, with two sleeping zones separated by a mesh panel that allows babies to see each other and the entire bed can rotate 360 degrees to give ease of access for each infant. Many parents have found that bedding twins in moses baskets, or a smaller bassinette, is a great option for situations that are temporary, like hospital stays or a family visit. This should only be done with the supervision of a healthcare provider. They will make sure that the infants are correctly placed in a crib with their feet at the foot of the crib, and all bedding tucked into. Safety When it comes to twins sleeping together, the most crucial security factor is that each baby has their individual space to sleep. This ensures that each infant isn't smothered or trapped by the other. cheap bedside cot helps avoid cot death, which is more prevalent in infants with one parent than in multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that tritons, twins, and higher-ordered triplets have their own space to sleep in. The best way to accomplish this is by having an additional bassinet or twin bedside cot that can be placed close to your bed while you feed or soothe one of the babies during the night. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued recommendations to reduce the risk of SIDS by encouraging room sharing and discouraging cobedding, many families of multiples and twins find it difficult to follow these guidelines (1). A previous study found that a large majority of families of twins who were cobedded during the first 3 months at home opted for unsafe sleeping practices (room sharing without cobedding). Parents of twins may not follow the current SIDS risk reduction guidelines due to a desire prolong their own sleep and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs in the home. Additionally the socioeconomic standing of a family may influence their choices regarding sleeping arrangements. If bedside crib with wheels are placed side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they can easily become entangled by their bedding and potentially choke on one another. If you choose to put your twins in the same cot ensure they are placed in an area in which their feet are close to their heads, and that their bedding is put into the cots securely. This will lessen the chance of them choking on each one. One of the safest and more practical alternatives for twins to sleep independently is a bedside bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet has a mesh wall to separate twins and provide them with their own safe, flat sleep surface. It can rotate 360 degrees, allowing you to bring one of your children closer to you for feedings or soothing without having to leave the peace of your bed, and its sides lower and auto-return when you move. It's also easy to clean and fits into a standard twin bed frame. Take a look at the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has the same features to the Halo Bassinest. Comfort The arrival of twins or multiples into the world is a major life altering. They require lots of planning and thought, not least when it comes to where they will sleep and how they will get a good night's rest. Parents often ask themselves what they can do to make their children feel more comfortable in the early years of their lives. When twins are still young, they can be able to share a cot. Co-bedding is a method of comforting newborns by bringing them back to their mother's womb. It is crucial to ensure that the beds are large enough to allow babies to feel comfortable without having to touch one the other or move around. It is also important to remember that the baby who waks first needs to be fed. It can be beneficial to coordinate feeding times at night so that you can wake one of them up earlier than the other. It is important to remember that twins can have very different sleep routines. You may find that one baby is waking more than the other, or that they prefer to be nearer to you. In this instance, it might be best for twins to have their own crib or bassinet in their room. Choose a cot with twin beds that have breathable mesh dividers for separate sleeping areas. This is particularly important for babies prone to overheating, or for families with c-section moms. A reversible base as well as wheels that are easy to maneuver are also helpful features. The Arm's Reach cot is an excellent option for these needs since it provides a spacious sleeping area and is designed with mothers who have c-sections in mind. Other options include the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel however, they have less sleeping space than the Arm's Reach cot. Even if they're extremely close, it's not recommended that twins share a bed with an adult. This could increase the risk of SIDS and result in suffocation or strangulation. Instead, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins sleep in their own safe sleeping spaces, such as bassinets or cribs in their parent's room for the first six months.