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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins It's best to keep twins in the infant stage close together However, you must adhere to the safety guidelines for sleeping. Choosing the right crib arrangement will help your twins develop a consistent routine of sleep. A double bassinet with a divider can be the ideal choice for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their children close during diaper changes and feedings at night. They also work well for babies who may outgrow their bassinets prior to 2 years old. Space-Saving Twins can sleep together in a bedside crib, as long as you follow safe sleeping guidelines (that's to say that they should be laid on their backs with the tops of their heads overlapping each other, and their feet on opposite ends of the cot). They can also sleep together in a Moses basket or regular crib once they're large enough. This Delta double bassinet has a mesh partition that allows children to be separated but still close. It comes with a handy storage pocket to keep snacks and wipes close by and also snacks. Additionally, it folds flat and makes it easy to manoeuvre around the house or take on trips. This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart, swivels so that you can bring your twins closer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides lower and raise to make it easier for you to get in and secure themselves to ensure your child's security. It's a bit bigger and heavier than other models, but great for second floor or grandparent's homes. It also comes with a travel bag. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin. Convenience While many parents of twins might be enticed to sleep the babies together in one crib or bassinet, this is generally not recommended. Rednose recommends that twins have their own safe sleeping area (crib, portable crib, or bassinet) in the room of the caregivers/parents until they reach the age of 12 months to lower the chance of SIDS. This is known as co-bedding. It has been shown that twins who have grown up in this environment have a more synchronized sleeping patterns. One of the most efficient ways to achieve this is with a twin bedside cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 that comes with two separate bedding sets, so that each baby has an individual and comfortable space. This bedside cot can also easily be moved from room to room when needed, and it provides a convenient way to check on the babies without needing to wake them by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their routines. Double bassinets are a different option. They permit infants to be side-by-side, and are ideal for diaper changes or feedings during the middle of the night. bedside travel crib , for example, has an air-tight mesh divider and adjustable height so that each baby can be observed and reached at all times, and the sides of the sleeper can be raised and lowered to make it easy to access. If you prefer a more affordable alternative, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, having two sleeping zones separated by a mesh panel that allows babies to view each other and the entire bed can rotate 360 degrees to give an easy access to every infant. For situations that are temporary, such as a family visit or hospitalization, many parents have found success in co-bedding twins in a large moses basket or small bassinette with a divider. However this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare professional to ensure that the babies are properly positioned in a cot, with their feet at the bottom of the cot and their bedding is securely tucked in to avoid them from becoming suffocating. Safety When twins are sleeping together, the most crucial security feature is that each baby has his or her own sleep space. This ensures that each baby is not smothered or otherwise infected by the other. It also helps prevent the death of a cot, which is more common in single infants than multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins, tritons and higher-ordered triplets have their own sleeping space. The best method to achieve this is with a separate bassinet or twin bedside cots that can be placed close to your bed while you're feeding or soothing one of your babies throughout the night. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued recommendations to reduce the risk of SIDS by encouraging room sharing and avoiding cobedding, many families with twins and multiples find 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 first three months of life at home engaged in unsafe sleep practices. Parents of twins may not follow the current SIDS risk reduction guidelines due to a desire prolong their own sleep and the inability to accommodate multiple cribs at home. In addition the socioeconomic standing of a family can influence their decisions about the arrangement of their sleep. When twins are placed side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they may easily become entangled by their bedding and could choke on each other. If you're planning to put your twins in the same cot, it is essential to place them in the position of feet-to-head and their bedding tucked securely into each cot to minimize the chance of them smothering each one. One of the safer and more convenient alternatives for twins to sleep independently is a bedside bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet has an enclosed mesh wall that can divide twins and give them their own flat, secure sleeping surface. It can be swiveled 360 degrees, which means you can bring your baby closer to you without having to leave your bed. The side walls automatically lower and then return with each movement. It is also easy to clean and fits in the standard twin-sized bed frame. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, consider the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet that is available at Walmart and offers similar features as the Halo Bassinest. Comfort It is a major life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require lots of planning and thought, not least when it comes to the place they will be sleeping and how they will get a good night's rest. While decisions about their future room can be made as they age parents often ask how they can help them to feel comfortable in the beginning stages. When twins are young, it is possible to share a cot. Co-bedding is a method of comforting newborns by bringing them back to their womb. It is important to ensure that the beds are large enough to allow the infants to be comfortable, without touching or rolling around. It is also important to remember that the baby who waks first needs to be fed. It is helpful to co-ordinate night feeds so that you can wake one up earlier than the other. It is important to keep in mind that twins have different sleep patterns. You might find that one child wakes more than the other, or they prefer to be close to you. In this case it could be beneficial for the twins to share their own crib or bassinet in their room. Choose a cot with twin beds with mesh dividers that are breathable to create separate sleeping areas. This is especially important for babies that are susceptible to overheating, or for families with c-section moms. A reversible base as well as wheels that are easy to maneuver are also beneficial features. The Arm's Reach cot is a great choice for these purposes, as it offers a large sleeping area and is designed with moms who have c-sections in mind. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are also options, but have smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot. Even if they're extremely close, it's not recommended to let twins share a bed with an adult. 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 the parents' bedrooms for the first 6 months.