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Choosing bedside travel cot for Twins It is best to keep your twins in the infant stage close together However, you must adhere to the safety guidelines for sleeping. The right crib arrangement will aid your twins in developing a consistent sleep routine. A double bassinet that comes with a divider can be an ideal option for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their children close during diaper changes and mid-night feedings. They also work well for infants that may outgrow their bassinets before 2. Space-Saving Twins can sleep side-by-side in a bedside cot so long as you follow safe guidelines for sleeping (that's to say 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 sleep together in a Moses Basket or regular crib. This Delta double bassinet has mesh dividers that allow children to be separated but still close. It comes with a handy storage compartment that can keep snacks and wipes close by, too. It is also foldable making it easy to move around the house or take on trips. Another alternative is this EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart that swivels to bring fussy twins closer to you for feeding and soothing. The sides lower and raise to allow access and are secured to ensure security. It's a bit larger and heavier than other alternatives, but it's a great choice for second floors or grandparent homes and comes with its own travel bag. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin. Convenience It is not recommended that parents of twins place their babies in the same bassinet or crib. Instead the group Rednose suggests that twins be given their own safe sleeping space (crib, bassinet or portable crib) in the parent/caregiver's room until they are 12 months old 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 have a more synchronized sleeping pattern. A twin bedside cot, such as the Teknum FELLOW 2 is an excellent method to achieve this. It includes two sets of bedding, so that each baby has their own space. This bedside cot is able to easily be moved from room to room as necessary, and also makes it easy to monitor the baby without having to wake them by re-entering their sleep zone or disrupting their sleep patterns. Double bassinets are another option. They allow infants to sleep side-by-side and they're perfect for feedings and diaper changes during the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, features an air-tight mesh partition and a height that can be adjusted so that each baby can be observed and reached at all times, while the sides of the sleeper can be raised and lowered to allow easy access. If you're looking for a more affordable option, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, having two separate sleeping zones, separated by a mesh panel that allows babies to see each other and the entire mattress is able to rotate 360 degrees, giving an easy access to every infant. For temporary situations, such as an emergency family visit or hospitalization Many parents have had success in co-bedding twins in a large moses basket or small bassinette with a divider. This should only be done with the supervision of a healthcare provider. They will make sure that the babies are appropriately placed in a crib with their feet at the bottom of the crib and all bedding put in. Safety The most important safety feature for twins is that they have their own sleeping space. This helps prevent every baby from being smothered, choked or otherwise being choking by the other. This also helps to avoid cot deaths, which are more common in single infants than multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins, tritons and higher-ordered triplets have their own sleeping area. This can be accomplished by using an additional bassinet, or a twin bedside crib you can put on your bed to feed or soothe one of the babies throughout the night. While recent SIDS risk reduction guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and discourage cobedding however, the reality is that a lot of 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 cobedded their children in the first three months of their lives at home engaged in unsafe sleeping habits. Parents of twins may not adhere to 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. Furthermore, socioeconomic status may influence family decisions regarding sleeping arrangements. When twins are placed together in a crib or Moses basket, they could easily become entangled by their bedding and potentially choke on one another. If you decide to put your twins in the same cot it is important to put them in a head-to-foot position and their bedding securely tucked into each cot to minimize the possibility of them colliding with each one. One of the safest and more practical alternatives for twins to sleep separately is a bedside bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet comes with an insulated mesh wall that separates twins to give them each their own secure, flat sleep surface. It can be swiveled 360 degrees, so you can bring your child closer to you without having to leave your bed. The walls on the sides automatically lower and return with every movement. It's also easy to clean and can be tucked away in the standard twin bed frame. Take a look at the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. bedside travel cot has the same features as the Halo Bassinest. Comfort It's a huge change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. Not only that, they require a great deal of planning and thinking in regards to their sleeping arrangements and how they can get a good night's sleep. While decisions about their future room can be made later in life, parents often wonder how they can help them to settle in the early stages. When twins are still young, they can be able to share a cot. This is known as co-bedding and can provide wonderful comfort for newborns since it brings them back to the birthing process. The most important thing is to make sure the beds are large enough for babies to feel comfortable without touching each other or rolling around. You should also be aware that the baby who wakes up first should be fed. small bedside cot is helpful to coordinate nighttime feeds to ensure that you wake one of them up earlier than the other. However, it is important to keep in mind that twins are distinct and may develop their own sleeping routines. You might find that one baby is waking more than the other or prefers to be nearer to you. In this situation, it might be best for the twins to share their own bassinet or crib in their room. When shopping for a twin bedside cot, look for models with ventilated mesh dividers that can create distinct sleeping zones. This is particularly important for babies who are more prone to overheating or families with mothers who have had c-sections. A reversible base as well as wheels that are easy to move are also useful features. The Arm's Reach cot is a good option for this purpose because it has a large sleeping area and is designed with moms who have c-sections in mind. Other options are the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swivel but they offer less sleeping space than the Arm's Reach cot. Even if they're close, it is not recommended for twins to share the bed with an adult. This can increase the risk of SIDS and lead to suffocation or strangulation. Instead it is recommended that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins remain in their safe sleeping areas, such as bassinets or cribs in their parent's room for the first six months.