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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 follow safety sleeping guidelines. Selecting the best crib arrangement will help your twins develop a consistent routine of sleep. A double bassinet with a divider is a great option for twins. bedside crib and travel cot let parents keep their infants close for diaper changes and mid-night feedings. These beds are also great for babies who are likely to outgrow their bassinets for baby when they reach toddlerhood. Space-Saving Twins can sleep side-by-side in a bedside cot, provided you adhere to safe sleeping guidelines (that's to say they should be lying on their backs with the tops of their heads overlapping each other and feet at opposite sides of the cot). Once they are big enough, they may also share a bed in a Moses Basket or regular crib. We love this Delta double bassinet, which features a mesh partition to allow babies to remain separated but still close to one other. It comes with a handy storage compartment that can keep wipes and snacks nearby as well. It's also foldable, making it easier to move around the house or take on trips. Another option is the EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart It can swivel to bring your twins' fluttery little ones closer to you for feeding and calming. The sides can be raised or lowered for easy access and are locked to ensure security. It is a little longer and heavier than other options, but great for second-floor or grandparents' homes. It also comes with a carry-on bag. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin. Convenience Many parents of twins might be enticed to sleep the babies together in a single crib or bassinet but this is not generally recommended. Instead, the group Rednose suggests that twins be provided with their own private sleeping space (crib or bassinet, or a portable crib) in the room of the parent or caregiver until they turn 12 months old to help reduce the risk of SIDS. This arrangement is known as co-bedding. It has been proven that twins who grew in this environment have a more synchronized sleeping patterns. A twin bedside cot, such as the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a fantastic way to accomplish this. It comes with 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 when required, and provides a convenient way to check on the babies without needing to wake them by re-entering their sleeping space or disrupting their rhythms. Double bassinets are another option. 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, comes with an air-tight mesh divider and a height that can be adjusted so that each child is visible and reachable throughout the night, and the sides of the sleeper lower and raise to allow easy 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 a mesh panel that allows babies to see each other and the entire bed can rotate 360 degrees to give ease of access for each infant. Many parents have realized that bedding twins in a moses basket, or a small bassinette can be a good solution for temporary situations such as a hospital stay or a family visit. However it is recommended to do this only under the supervision of a medical professional to ensure that the babies are placed properly, with their feet to the floor of the cot and all bedding is securely tucked in to prevent them from being suffocated. Safety When twins are sleeping together, the most crucial security factor is that each baby has his or her own sleep space. This ensures that each infant isn't smothered, or infected by the other. It also helps to prevent cot death, which is more prevalent in infants with one parent than in multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that triplets, twins, and higher-order multiples have their own space to sleep in. This can be accomplished by using an individual bassinet or a twin bedside crib you can bring up to your bed to feed or comfort one of the babies during the night. While the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued recommendations to decrease the risk of SIDS by encouraging room sharing and avoiding cobedding, a lot of families with twins and multiples have found it difficult to follow these guidelines (1). In a prior study, it was found that the majority of twin families who co-bedded their children in the beginning of their life at home engaged in unsafe sleeping habits. Parents of twins might not adhere to current SIDS guidelines due to a desire to sleep longer and lack of space in their home to accommodate multiple cribs. Additionally the socioeconomic status of a family can influence their choices regarding sleeping arrangements. If twins are placed side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they could easily be entangled by their bedding, and possibly choke on each other. If you decide to sleep your twins in the same cot, it is important to put them in a head-to-foot position and their bedding tucked securely into the cots to reduce their chances of smothering each other. A bedside bassinet, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safer and easier alternatives for twins who wish to sleep in a separate bed. This double bassinet has an enclosed mesh wall that can separate twins and give them their own safe, flat sleeping surface. It rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to bring one of your children closer to you for feedings or calming without leaving the comfortable bed. The side walls lower and auto-return when you move. It's also easy to clean and fits into a standard twin bed frame. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet that is available at Walmart and comes with similar features as the Halo Bassinest. Comfort Being welcomed by twins or multiples to the world is a huge life altering. They also require a great deal of preparation and thought when it comes to their sleeping arrangements and how they will get a good night's sleep. Parents often ask themselves what they can do to help their children feel at ease from an early age. When twins are very young, they are able to share one cot. This is referred to as co-bedding, and can provide excellent comfort for babies as it reminds them of the birthing process. It is important to ensure that the beds are big enough for babies to be comfortable without touching or bouncing around. It is important to remember that the baby that is the first to wake up must be fed. It is helpful to coordinate nighttime feeds so that you can get one up before the other. It is important to keep in mind that twins may have different sleeping patterns. You might find that one of them wakes more than the other or they prefer to be nearer to you. In this case, it might be best for twins to have their own crib or bassinet in their room. Choose a cot with twin beds with mesh dividers that are breathable for sleeping areas that are separate. This is important for babies who are susceptible to heat stroke or for families in which mothers have had a c-section. A reversible base as well as wheels that are easy to maneuver are also useful features. The Arm's Reach cot, designed for c-section mothers is a great option because it has a large sleeping area and is easy to move. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are also alternatives, but they have a smaller sleeping space than the Arm's Reach cot. Even if they're very close, it's not recommended to let twins share the bed with an adult. This could increase the risk of SIDS and cause suffocation or strangulation. Instead, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins have their own secure sleeping areas, such as cribs or bassinets, in their parent's room for the first six months.