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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Twins in the newborn stage sleep best close to one another, but it's important to follow safe sleeping recommendations. Selecting the best crib arrangement can help your twins develop an established routine for sleep.

A double bassinet with a divider is a great choice for twins. These portable beds let parents keep their babies near for mid-night feedings and diaper changes. These beds are also great for babies who are likely to outgrow their baby bassinets when they reach toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

As long as you follow the safe sleeping guidelines, twins are able to sleep in a bedside crib or cot crib side-by-side. They should be placed on their backs with their heads pointing towards each other and their feet at the opposite ends. When they're old enough, they can also share a bed in a Moses Basket or a regular crib.

We are in love with this Delta double bassinet. It features a mesh partition to keep babies separate, yet close to each other. It also has a storage pocket for snacks and wipes. It can also fold, making it easier to move around the home and take on excursions.

Another option is the EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart that swivels to bring the twins who are fussy closer to you for feeding and calming. The sides can be lowered and raised for easy access, and are locked to ensure safety. It is a little longer and heavier than other options however it is ideal for the second-floor or grandparent's homes. It also comes with a carry-on bag. It's also a lot cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins sleep their babies in the same crib or bassinet. Instead the group Rednose recommends that twins be given their own safe sleeping space (crib or bassinet or portable crib) in the parents' or caregiver's room until they turn 12 months old in order to reduce the chance of SIDS. This is referred to as co-bedding. It has been demonstrated that twins who have grown up in this environment develop a more synchronized sleeping patterns.

One of the easiest ways to make this work is to use twin bedside travel crib cots, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, which comes with two separate bedding sets, so that every baby can have an area that is comfortable and private. The bedside crib travel cot cot can easily be moved from room to room when needed, and it makes it easy to check on babies without having to wake them up by re-entering their sleep zone or disrupting their rhythms.

Other options include double bassinets, specially designed to allow the infants to remain side-by-side and are ideal for nighttime feeding or changing diapers. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a breathable mesh panel and adjustable height that allows each baby to be easily accessible and visible at all times. The sides of the sleeper can adjust to lower and raise for quick access. If you're looking for an affordable option, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, with two sleep zones separated by mesh panels that allow babies to see each other and the entire mattress can rotate 360 degrees to give ease of access for each infant.

For short-term situations, such as a family visit or hospitalization Parents have reported success in co-bedding twins in the large moses basket or small bassinette with divider. This should only be done under the supervision by a medical professional. They will ensure that the babies are appropriately placed, with their feet placed at the foot of the crib, and all bedding put in.

Safety

The most important security feature for twins is that they have their own sleeping space. This will prevent each baby from being smothered, choked or otherwise being choked by the other. It also helps to prevent the death of a cot, which is more common in single infants than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that tritons, twins and higher-ordered triplets have their own space to sleep in. The best method to achieve this is with a separate bassinet or twin bedside cot that can be brought up close to your bed when you're feeding or soothing one of the babies throughout the night.

Although recent SIDS risk reduction guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and disallow cobedding but the reality is that many families with twins and higher-order multiples have difficulty complying with these guidelines (1). A previous study documented that a large majority of families with twins that were cobedded during the first three months at home used unsafe sleeping practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins may not follow the current SIDS risk reduction guidelines due to a desire to prolong their own sleep and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs in the home. Additionally, socioeconomic status can affect family decisions about sleeping arrangements.

If twins are placed side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they may easily get caught in their bedding, and possibly choke on one another. If you choose to put your twins in the same cot, it's important to place them in a head-to-foot position and with their bedding secured in the cots to reduce their chances of smothering each one.

One of the safer and more comfortable options for twins to sleep separately is a bedside cot mattress bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet features a mesh wall that separates twins so that they each have their own secure, flat sleep surface. It swivels a full 360 degrees so you can bring your baby closer to you for feedings or soothing without leaving the comfortable bed, and its sides lower and auto-return with each movement. It is also easy to clean and can be tucked away into the standard twin-sized bed frame. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, consider the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is available at Walmart and has similar features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It's a significant life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require a lot of thought and preparation especially in regards to where they will sleep and how they'll get a restful night's sleep. Parents often wonder what they can do to help their children feel more comfortable from an early age.

When twins are very young, it is possible to share one crib. Co-bedding is a method for soothing newborns by reminding them of their womb. It is essential to make sure that the beds are big enough for infants to be comfortable without having to touch one others or roll around. It is also important to remember that the baby who waks first needs to be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate nighttime feeds to ensure that you wake up one baby before the other.

It is important to keep in mind that twins can have very different sleeping routines. It could be that one child wakes more than the other or prefers to be closer to you. In this situation it might be best to give each twin their own bassinet or crib.

Choose a cot with twin beds with breathable mesh dividers to create separate sleeping areas. This is especially important for babies who are more prone to overheating or families with c-section moms. Other helpful features include a reversible base, built-in storage for toys and blankets, and easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, which is specifically designed for mothers who have a c-section, is a great choice because it has a large sleeping space and is easy to maneuver. Other options are the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swivel however, they have smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're close, it is not recommended that twins share the bed with an adult. It is an increased risk of SIDS, and can cause suffocation, strangulation, or entrapment. Instead, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins remain in their safe sleeping areas, such as cribs or bassinets, in their parent's room for the first six months.