Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Twins who are just born sleep best close to each other, but it’s important to follow safe sleeping recommendations. A proper crib arrangement can help your twins develop a consistent sleeping routine.

bedside crib travel cot with an divider is a great choice for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their babies close for diaper changes and feedings at night. These beds are also ideal for babies who may outgrow their baby bassinets by the time they reach toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

Twins can share a bed in a bedside cot provided you adhere to safe guidelines for sleeping (that’s to say that they should be laid on their backs with the tops of their heads touching each other, and their feet on opposite sides of the cot). When they’re old enough, they can share a bed in a Moses Basket or regular crib.

This Delta double bassinet features a mesh divider that allows babies to be separated but still close. It also has a convenient storage compartment that can keep snacks and wipes in the vicinity, too. Additionally, it folds flat and makes it easy to manoeuvre around the house or go on trips.

bedside sleeper cot is this EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart, which swivels to bring your twins’ fluttery little ones closer to you for feeding and comfort. The sides are lowered and raised to allow access, and they lock into place for security. It’s a little heavier and longer than other options, but it’s perfect for second floors or grandparents’ houses and comes with a travel bag. It’s also a lot cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins put their babies in the same crib or bassinet. Instead the Rednose 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 reach 12 months old to reduce the chance of SIDS. This is known as co-bedding. It has been demonstrated that twins who have grown in this environment develop a more coordinated sleeping pattern.

One of the most efficient ways to make this work is by using a twin bedside cot like the Teknum FELLOW 2 which comes with two separate bedding sets, so that each baby has a personal and comfortable space. The bedside cot can also be easily moved from one room to the next as needed. It provides an easy and convenient way to check on your babies without disturbing their sleep patterns or waking them up.

Double bassinets are an alternative. They permit infants to be side-by-side, and are ideal for feedings and diaper changes during the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, features an air-tight mesh divider and an adjustable height to ensure that every baby can be seen and reached at all times, and the sides of the sleeper lower and raise to allow easy access. If bedside crib that turns into cot looking for an affordable alternative, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, having two sleep zones separated by a mesh panel that allows babies to see one another and the entire mattress swivels 360 degrees for ease of access for each infant.

For situations that are temporary like an emergency family visit or hospitalization Parents have reported success in co-bedding twins in the large moses basket or small bassinette with a divider. This should only be done with the supervision of by a medical professional. They will ensure that the babies are appropriately placed on their feet at the bottom of the crib and all bedding is tucked into.

Safety

When it comes to twins sleeping together, the most crucial safety feature is that each infant has his or her own sleep space. This ensures that every infant isn’t smothered, or infected by the other. This also helps to avoid deaths in cots, which are more common with single babies than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that tritons, twins, and higher-ordered multis have their own sleeping area. The best way to accomplish this is to have a separate bassinet or twin bedside cots that could be placed close to your bed while you feed or soothe one of the babies during the night.

While recent SIDS risk reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with a parent and discourage cobedding, the reality is that many families with twins and higher-order multiples have trouble adhering to these guidelines (1). In a previous study, it was found that the majority of twin families who co-bedded their children in the beginning of their life at home were engaged in dangerous sleep practices.

Parents of twins may not follow the current SIDS guidelines due to a desire to sleep longer and a absence of space in the home to accommodate multiple cribs. Additionally, socioeconomic status can affect family decisions about the arrangement of their sleep.

When twins are placed side-by-side in a small crib or Moses basket, they could easily be entangled by their bedding, and possibly choke on one another. If you choose to put your twins in the same cot, make sure they are placed in an area that their feet are right next to their heads, and that their bedding is placed in each cot securely. This will decrease the chance of them choking on each other.

A bassinet for bed, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the most secure and most convenient alternatives for twins who wish to sleep in a separate bed. This double bassinet has a mesh wall to separate twins and provide them with their own safe, flat sleep surface. It swivels a full 360 degrees so you can bring one of your children closer to you for feedings or to soothe without having to leave the comfortable bed, and its side walls lower and auto-return when you move. It’s also easy to clean and fits in the standard twin bed frame. Check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has similar features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It is a major life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require plenty of planning and thought not to mention when it comes to where they will sleep and how they will get a restful night’s sleep. Parents often wonder what they can do to make their children feel more comfortable at an early age.

When twins are still young, it is possible to share one crib. This is known as co-bedding and can provide great comfort to newborns as it reminds them of the birthing process. It is important to ensure that the beds are big enough for babies to feel comfortable without touching each other or rolling around. It is important to be aware that the baby who wakes up first must be fed. It is helpful to coordinate feeding times at night so that you can wake one up before the other.

It is important to be aware that twins may have different sleep routines. You may find that one child sleeps better than the other or is more comfortable being close to you. In this instance it is possible to provide each twin with their own bassinet or crib.

When shopping for a twin bedside cot, ensure that it has breathable mesh dividers to create distinct sleeping spaces. This is crucial for infants that are prone to heat stroke or families whose mothers have had a c-section. Reversible bases and wheels that are easy to maneuver are also helpful features. The Arm’s Reach cot, which is 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. Other options include the Graco Pack ‘n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swivel but they have less sleeping space than the Arm’s Reach cot.

Even if they’re extremely close, it is not recommended that twins share a bed with an adult. It is an increased 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 spaces, such as bassinets or cribs in their parents’ rooms for the first six months.