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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins
Twins in the newborn stage sleep best close to each other, but it's important to adhere to the safe sleep guidelines. The proper crib arrangement will help your twins develop an established routine for sleeping.
A double bassinet with an divider is an ideal option for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their babies near for feedings in the middle of the night and diaper changes. These beds are also ideal for babies who are likely to outgrow their bassinets for baby when they reach toddlerhood.
Space-Saving
Twins can sleep side-by-side in a bedside cot bedside provided you adhere to the safe sleeping guidelines (that's to say that they should be lying on their backs, with the tops of their heads facing each other and feet at opposite ends of the cot). When they're old enough, they may also share a bed in a Moses Basket or a regular crib.
This Delta double bassinet features a mesh partition that allows babies to be separated but still close. It also has a convenient storage compartment that can keep snacks and wipes close by and also snacks. It can also fold, making it easier to move around the home and take on trips.
This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart can swivel so that you can bring fussy twins nearer to you to feed them and calm them. The sides can be raised or lowered for easy access, and are locked to ensure security. It's a bit longer and heavier than other options but is great for the second-floor or homes for grandparents. 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 sleep their babies in the same crib or bassinet. Rednose suggests that twins have their own safe sleeping area (crib, portable crib, or bassinet) in the room of the parents or caregivers until they reach the age of 12 months to lower the risk of SIDS. This is referred to as co-bedding. It has been shown that twins who have grown in this environment develop a more coordinated sleeping pattern.
One of the most efficient ways to achieve this is with twin bedside crib that turns into cot cots, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 that comes with two distinct bedding sets so each baby can have an individual and comfortable space. The bedside cot can also be easily moved from one room to another as needed. It provides a convenient and easy way to monitor your baby without disturbing their sleep patterns or wake them up.
Other alternatives include double bassinets specially designed for infants that allow them to remain side-by-side and are ideal for nighttime feeding or changing diapers. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a mesh panel that breathes and is adjustable in height to allow each infant to be easily accessible and visible at all times. The sides of the sleeper also lower and raise for easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is a cheaper option, has two sleep zones separated by a mesh panel, allowing babies to see each one another. The sleeper also rotates around 360 degrees to give easy access to infants.
Many parents have found that bedding twins together with moses baskets, or a small bassinette, is a great option in situations of a short duration, such as hospitalization or a family visit. However, this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare provider to ensure that babies are properly placed in a cot, with their feet at the bottom of the cot and all bedding is securely tucked in to avoid them from becoming suffocating.
Safety
The most important safety feature for twins is that each baby have their own sleeping space. This will prevent the baby from being smothered, choked, or otherwise being choked by the other. This also helps avoid deaths in the cot, which are more frequent in infants who are single than in multiples.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins, triplets and higher-order multiples have their own sleep space. The best bedside cot way to do this is by having a separate bassinet or twin bedside cot wooden cot that can be positioned close to your bed while you're feeding or soothing one of the babies during the night.
While recent SIDS risk reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and avoid cobedding however, the reality is that a lot of families of twins and higher-order multiples have trouble adhering to these guidelines (1). A previous study found that a majority of families with twins that were cobedded during the first 3 months at home used unsafe sleeping practices (room sharing without cobedding).
Parents of twins may not follow the current SIDS guidelines due to the desire to sleep longer and absence of space in the home to accommodate multiple cribs. In addition, socioeconomic status could affect the family's decisions regarding the arrangement of their sleep.
If twins are put in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding could easily entangle them and they could choke each other. If you decide to put your twins in the same cot ensure that 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 chances of them choking on each other.
A bedside bassinet, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safer and more convenient options for twins that want to sleep separately. The double bassinet comes with an enclosed mesh wall that can divide twins and give them their own safe, flat mattress to sleep on. It can be rotated 360 degrees, which means you can bring your child closer to you without leaving your bed. The side walls automatically lower and return with every movement. It's also easy to clean and fits into a standard twin bed frame. Check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It comes with the same features to the Halo Bassinest.
Comfort
It's a huge change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require a lot of thought and preparation not to mention in regards to where they will be sleeping and how they will get a good night's rest. While the decisions regarding their future bedroom space are made as they age, parents often wonder what they can do to help them to settle in the early stages.
It is possible for twins to share a crib when they are small. This is referred to as co-bedding, and it can be a great comfort to newborns as it brings them back to the mother's womb. It is essential to ensure that the beds are big enough for newborns to feel at ease 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 is beneficial to coordinate nighttime feeds in order to wake up one baby before the other.
However, it is important to remember that twins are quite different and could have their own sleep routines. It is possible that one child sleeps better than the other or prefers to be near you. In this instance it could be beneficial for the twins to share their own bassinet or crib in their room.
When looking for a twin bedside cot look for models that feature air-tight mesh dividers that create separate sleeping zones. This is particularly important for babies who are prone to overheating, or families with c-section mothers. Other useful features include an adjustable base, built-in storage space for blankets and toys, as well as easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, specifically designed for mothers who have a c-section is a fantastic choice because it offers a huge sleeping space and is easy to maneuver. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price's Easy Swaivel are both options, but have a smaller sleeping space than the Arm's Reach cot.
It is not recommended to sleep with twins in the same bed as an adult even if they're very close. This increases the risk of SIDS and can cause suffocation, strangulation, or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins should sleep in their own cribs or bassinets in their parents' bedrooms for the first six months.