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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins It's best to keep twins in the infant stage close together, but you should also adhere to the safety guidelines for sleeping. The right crib arrangement can aid your twins in establishing a consistent sleeping routine. A double bassinet with a divider can be a great choice for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their infants close for middle-of-the-night feeds and diaper changes. These beds are also great for babies who might outgrow their bassinets when they reach toddlerhood. Space-Saving As long as you adhere to safe guidelines for sleeping, twins can sleep in a crib that is bedside side-by-side. They should be placed on their backs, with their heads touching and their feet at the opposite ends. Once they are big enough, they can share a bed in a Moses Basket or a regular crib. This Delta double bassinet features mesh dividers that allow babies to be separated, but still close. agree with this has a convenient storage compartment to keep wipes and snacks nearby and also snacks. Additionally, it folds flat, making it easy to move around the house or on trips. This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart is swivelling to allow you to bring your twins closer to you to feed them and comfort them. The sides can be raised and lowered for easy access, and are locked to ensure safety. It's a bit longer and heavier than other models however it is ideal for the 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 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 caregivers/parents until they reach 12 months to reduce the risk for SIDS. This arrangement is also referred to as co-bedding. It has been proven that twins who are used to this sleep environment will generally have a more coordinated sleep pattern than those who sleep in separate rooms. A twin bedside cot, such as the Teknum FELLOW 2 is an excellent method to accomplish this. It comes with two separate sets of bedding to ensure that each baby has their own personal space. This bedside cot can also easily be moved from room to another as required, and provides a convenient way to check on babies without having to wake them by re-entering their sleep zone or disrupting their routines. Double bassinets are a different option. They permit babies to sleep side-byside, and are ideal for diaper changes or feedings during the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, comes with a breathable mesh divider and adjustable height so that every baby can be observed and reached throughout the night, and the sides of the sleeper lower and raise to allow easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet which is a less expensive alternative, has two sleeping zones that are separated by a mesh panel permitting babies to view each the other. The sleeper can also rotate around 360 degrees to allow easy access to infants. For temporary situations like a family visit or hospitalization, many parents have found success with co-bedding twins in the large moses basket or small bassinette with a divider. However, this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare provider to ensure that babies are placed properly in a cot, with their feet at the bottom of the cot and all bedding is securely tucked in to prevent them from being suffocated. Safety When twins sleep together, the most important safety feature is that each infant has his or her own sleep space. This will prevent every baby from being smothered, choked or otherwise being choking by the other. It also helps prevent the death of a cot, which is more frequent with single infants than multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins, triplets and higher-order multiplications have their own sleep space. This can be done with a separate bassinet, or twin bedside crib that you can put on your bed to feed or soothe one of your babies during the night. While recent SIDS risk reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with a parent and discourage cobedding but the reality is that many families of twins and other higher-order multiples aren't able to comply with these guidelines (1). A previous study found that a majority of families with twins who were cobedded in the first three months at home used unsafe sleeping practices (room sharing without cobedding). Parents of twins might not follow the current SIDS guidelines due to a desire to sleep longer and a absence of space in the home to accommodate multiple cribs. In addition, socioeconomic status could influence family decisions regarding sleep arrangements. If twins are placed in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding can easily get caught in their midst and they could choke eachother. 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 their chances of smothering each one. A bassinet that is positioned at the bedside, like the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safest and easier options for twins who want to sleep in a separate bed. The double bassinet features an enclosed mesh wall that can divide twins and give them their own flat, secure sleep surface. It can rotate 360 degrees, allowing you to bring one of your babies closer to you for feedings or soothing without having to leave the comfort of your 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, consider the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is available at Walmart and offers similar features as the Halo Bassinest. Comfort It's a significant life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. Not least, they require a lot of planning and thinking when it comes to their sleeping arrangements and how they can have a restful night. While decisions regarding their bedroom space are made later in life parents are often unsure of how they can help them to settle in the early stages. It is possible for twins to share a cot if they are small. This is called co-bedding and can provide great comfort to newborns as it reminds them of the mother's womb. It is important to ensure that the beds are big enough to allow infants to be comfortable without having to touch one others or roll around. It is also important to keep in mind that the baby who awakes first needs to be fed. It is helpful to co-ordinate night feeds so that you can wake one up before the other. It is important to remember that twins have different sleeping patterns. It is possible that one baby sleeps more than the other or prefers to be close to you. In this case it is possible to provide each twin with their own crib or bassinet. When small bedside cot are looking for a twin bedside cot ensure that it has air-tight mesh dividers that create distinct sleeping zones. This is essential for babies that are prone to heat stroke or families whose mothers have had a c-section. Other beneficial features include the reversible base, built-in storage space for toys and blankets, and easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot is an excellent choice for these purposes, as it offers a large sleeping area and is designed with mothers who have c-sections in mind. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are other options, but offer smaller sleeping spaces than the Arm's Reach cot. Even if they're extremely close, it is not recommended for twins to share the bed with an adult. There is a higher risk of SIDS and may result in suffocation strangulation or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins should sleep in their own bassinets or cribs in their parents' bedrooms for the first six months.