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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins Twins in the newborn stage sleep best close to each other However, it's crucial to follow safe sleeping recommendations. Choosing the right crib arrangement will aid your twins in developing an established routine for sleep. A double bassinet with a divider is a great option for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their infants close for middle-of-the-night feeds and diaper changes. They are also great for infants who might outgrow their bassinets before 2. Space-Saving Twins can share a bed in a bedside cot, provided you adhere to the safe sleeping guidelines (that's to say they should lie on their backs with the tops of their heads touching each other and their feet placed at opposite sides of the cot). When they're big enough, they can also sleep together in a Moses Basket or a regular crib. This Delta double bassinet has mesh dividers that allow babies to be separated but still close. It comes with a handy storage pocket to keep snacks and wipes in the vicinity as well. It's also foldable making it easy to move around the house or take on trips. This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart, swivels so that you can bring fussy twins nearer to you to feed them and comfort them. The sides can be raised and lowered to make it easier for you to get in, and they secure themselves to ensure your child's safety. It's a bit bigger and heavier than other options however it is ideal 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 While many parents of twins may be tempted to put the twins together in a single bassinet or crib, this is generally not recommended. Rednose suggests that twins have their own safe sleeping area (crib or portable crib or bassinet) in the room of the parents or caregivers until they reach 12 months to lower the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also known as co-bedding, and it has been observed that twins who are used to this type of sleeping environment generally have a more coordinated sleep pattern than twins who sleep in separate rooms. One of the most efficient ways to achieve this is with a twin bedside cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, that comes with two distinct bedding sets so every baby can have an individual and comfortable space. This bedside cot can also easily be moved from room to room when necessary, and also makes it easy to monitor the baby without having to wake them up by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their routines. Double bassinets are another option. They permit infants to be side-by-side, and are ideal for diaper changes or feedings during the middle of the night. 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 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 sleeping zones separated by mesh panels that allow babies to see each other, and the entire sleeper is able to rotate 360 degrees, giving an easy access to every infant. Many parents have realized that bedding twins together with moses baskets or a smaller bassinette, is a great option for situations that are temporary, like hospital stays or a family visit. However it is recommended to do this only under the supervision of a medical professional to ensure that babies are properly positioned and with their feet towards the bottom of the cot and their bedding is securely tucked in to prevent them from being suffocated. Safety The most important safety feature for twins is that each baby have their own bed. This ensures that each baby is not smothered or otherwise trapped by the other. This also helps to avoid deaths in cots, which are more frequent with single infants than multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins, tritons and higher-ordered multiples have their own sleeping space. This can be done with a separate bassinet, or a twin bedside crib you can place on your bed to feed or soothe one of the babies throughout the night. While the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued guidelines to lower the risk of SIDS by encouraging room sharing and disabling cobedding, many families with twins and multiples have found it difficult to adhere to these guidelines (1). In a prior study, it was discovered that the majority of twin families who co-bedded their children in the beginning of their life at home were engaged in dangerous sleeping habits. Parents of twins might not follow the current SIDS guidelines due to the desire to rest longer and the lack of space in their home to accommodate multiple cribs. In addition, socioeconomic status could affect the family's decisions regarding sleeping arrangements. If twins are placed in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding could easily entangle them and they may choke on each other. If you choose to put your twins in the same cot ensure they are in an area in which their feet are close to their heads, and that their bedding is placed in the cots securely. This will decrease the chance of them choking on each one. A bassinet that is positioned at the bedside, like the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safest and most convenient options for twins who want to sleep separately. This double bassinet features an insulated mesh wall that separates twins so that they each have their own safe, flat sleep surface. It can be rotated 360 degrees, which means you can bring your baby closer to you without having to leave your bed. The walls on the sides automatically lower and return with every movement. It's easy to clean and can be tucked away in the standard twin bed frame. For a less expensive alternative, look into the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet that is available at Walmart and has similar features as the Halo Bassinest. Comfort Being welcomed by twins or multiples to the world is an enormous life-changing. They require a lot of planning and consideration especially when it comes to the place they will sleep and how they will get a good night's sleep. Parents often wonder what they can do to make their children feel more comfortable from an early age. When twins are still young, they can be able to share one cot. Co-bedding is a method for soothing newborns by reminding them of their womb. bedside crib with changing table is important to make sure that the beds are big enough for newborns to feel at ease without having to touch each others or roll around. You should also remember that the baby that wakes up first must be fed. It is helpful to coordinate feeding times at night in order to get one baby up before the other. It is important to be aware that twins can have very different sleep patterns. It could be that one baby is waking more frequently than the other or they prefer to be nearer to you. In this case, it may be best to give each twin their own bassinet or crib. Choose a cot with twin beds that have breathable mesh dividers for separate sleeping areas. This is important for babies who are susceptible to heat stroke or for families in which mothers have had a C-section. A reversible base and wheels that are easy to maneuver are also useful features. The Arm's Reach cot is a good option for these needs because it has a large sleeping area and is designed with mothers who have c-sections in mind. 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 very close, it's not recommended for twins to share the bed with an adult. This can increase the risk of SIDS and result in suffocation or strangulation. Instead, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins have their own secure sleeping areas, like bassinets or cribs in their parents' rooms for the first six months.