Choosing a wooden bedside cot Cot for Twins
It is best to keep your twins who are just born close to each other, but you should also adhere to the safety guidelines for sleeping. A proper crib arrangement can help your twins establish an established routine for sleeping.
A double bassinet that comes with the option of dividing can be the ideal choice for twins. These beds can be used to keep their children close during diaper changes and mid-night feedings. These beds are also ideal for babies who are likely to outgrow their bassinets for baby before they reach the age of toddlerhood.
Space-Saving
Twins can share a bed in a bedside travel cot cot so long as you follow safe guidelines for sleeping (that's to say 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 can also sleep together in a Moses Basket or a regular crib.
We really love this Delta double bassinet, which has a mesh divider to allow babies to remain separated but still close to one other. It also has a pocket for storage for snacks and wipes. It can also fold, making it easier to move around the house or take on excursions.
This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart, swivels so that you can bring your twins closer to you to feed them and comfort them. The sides are lowered and raised for access and secure themselves to ensure your child's security. It is a little longer and heavier than the other options but is great for the second-floor or grandparent's homes. It also comes with a carry-on 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 crib or bassinet. Rednose suggests that twins have their own secure sleeping space (crib or portable crib or bassinet) in the room of the parents/caregivers until they reach 12 months to lower the risk of SIDS. This is known as co-bedding. It has been demonstrated that twins who grew up in this environment develop a more coordinated sleeping patterns.
One of the easiest methods to accomplish this is to use twin bedside cots, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 which comes with two separate bedding sets, so that each baby has an area that is comfortable and private. The bedside cot can be easily moved from one room to the next depending on the need. It is a convenient and easy way to check on your babies without disturbing their sleep patterns or awakening them.
Double bassinets are an alternative. They permit babies to sleep side-byside, and are perfect for diaper changes or feedings during the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for example, has an air-tight mesh partition and a height that can be adjusted so that every baby can be observed and reached throughout the night, and the sides of the sleeper are raised and lower to give easy access. If you're looking for an affordable option, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, having two separate sleeping zones, separated by mesh panels that allow babies to see each other and the entire mattress is able to rotate 360 degrees, giving easy access to each infant.
Many parents have found that co-bedding twins with moses baskets or a small bassinette, could be a good option for situations that are temporary, such as a hospital stay or a visit to the family. However this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare provider to ensure that the babies are properly placed and with their feet towards the foot of the cot and their bedding properly tucked in to prevent them from being suffocated.
Safety
When twins sleep together, the most crucial safety feature is that each baby has his or her individual space to sleep. This prevents every baby from being smothered, choked, or otherwise choking by the other. This also helps to avoid the death of a cot, which is more frequent with single infants than multiples.
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins, tritons and higher-ordered triplets have their own sleeping area. The best method to achieve this is by having an additional bassinet or twin bedside cots that could be positioned close to your bed when you're feeding or soothing one of the babies throughout the night.
While recent SIDS risk reduction guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with a parent and disallow cobedding but the reality is that many families with twins and higher-order multiples aren't able to comply with these guidelines (1). In a previous study it was found that the majority of twin families that cobedded their children in the beginning of their life at home engaged in unsafe sleep habits.
Parents of twins might not adhere to 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. In addition, socioeconomic status could affect the family's decisions regarding sleep arrangements.
When twins are placed side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they can easily become entangled by their bedding, and possibly choke on each other. If you decide to sleep your twins together in the same cot it is important to put them in the feet-to-head position and with their bedding securely tucked into each cot to minimize the chance of them smothering each one.
One of the safer and more practical options for twins to be able to sleep separately is a bedside cot crib bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet comes with a mesh wall that separates twins so that they each have their own secure and comfortable, flat sleeping surface. It swivels a full 360 degrees, allowing you to bring your baby closer to you for feedings or to soothe while still in the comfort of your bed. The side walls lower and automatically return when you move. It is easy to clean, and can be tucked away into the standard twin-sized bed frame. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, look into the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet available at Walmart. available at Walmart and has similar features to the Halo Bassinest.
Comfort
Welcoming twins or multiples to the world is an enormous life change. They also require a great deal of planning and consideration in regards 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 at ease in the early years of their lives.
When twins are young, they are able to share a crib. This is referred to as co-bedding, and it can be a wonderful comfort for newborns since it helps them remember the womb. It is important to make sure that the beds are large enough for infants to be comfortable without having to touch each others or roll around. It is also important to remember that the baby who waks first must be fed. It can be beneficial to coordinate feeding times at night so that you can wake one up earlier than the other.
However, it is important to remember that twins are quite different and could develop their own sleep patterns. You might find that one baby is waking more frequently than the other or they prefer to be closer to you. In this instance, it may be best to give each twin a separate bassinet or crib.
Look for twin bedside cots with mesh dividers that are breathable for separate sleeping areas. This is important for babies who are susceptible to heat stroke or for families where mothers have had a c-section. Other helpful features include the reversible base, built-in storage space for blankets and toys, as well as easy-to-maneuver wheels. The Arm's Reach cot is a good option for this purpose because it has a large sleeping area and is designed with c-section moms in mind. 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.
It is not recommended to sleep with twins in the same bed with an adult, even if they are close. This increases the risk of SIDS, and can cause suffocation, strangulation, or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins sleep in their own bassinets or cribs in their parents' rooms for the first six months.