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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins It is recommended to keep the newborn twins close together, but you should also adhere to safety sleep guidelines. A proper crib arrangement can aid your twins in establishing an established routine for sleeping. A double bassinet that has a divider is a great choice for twins. These beds can be used as portable beds to allow parents to keep their children close during mid-night feedings and diaper changes. They also work well for infants who might outgrow their bassinets before 2. Space-Saving If you follow the safe guidelines for sleeping, twins can sleep in a bedside crib side-by-side. They should be placed on their backs with their heads in a straight line and their feet at the opposite ends. When they're big enough, they can also sleep together in a Moses Basket or regular crib. This Delta double bassinet features a mesh partition that allows babies to be separated, but still close. It also has a convenient storage compartment to keep wipes and snacks nearby and also snacks. It is also foldable which makes it easy to move around the home and travel with on trips. This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart is swivelling so that you can bring your twins who are fussy closer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides can be raised and lowered to make it easier for you to get in, and they lock into place for security. It's a bit heavier and longer than other options, but it's perfect for grandparents' or second-floor houses and comes with its own travel bag. It's also less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin. Convenience Many parents of twins may be tempted to place their babies in a single bassinet or crib however, this is not recommended. Instead, the group Rednose recommends that twins be provided with their own private sleeping space (crib, bassinet or portable crib) in the room of the parent or caregiver until they are 12 months old to help reduce the risk of SIDS. This is referred to as co-bedding. It has been shown that twins who have grown up in this environment develop a more synchronized sleeping pattern. One of the most convenient ways to make this work is to use a twin bedside cot , like the Teknum FELLOW 2 that comes with two distinct bedding sets so each baby can have a personal and comfortable space. This bedside cot can also easily be moved from room to room as necessary, and also allows you to monitor the baby without having to wake them up by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their routines. Other options include double bassinets which have been designed specifically to allow infants to be side-by-side, and are perfect for mid-night feedings or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for example, has an air-tight mesh divider and a height that can be adjusted so that each baby is visible and reachable throughout the night, and the sides of the sleeper lower and raise to make it easy to 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 view each other and the entire mattress is able to rotate 360 degrees, giving easy access to each infant. Many parents have realized that bedding twins in a moses basket, or a small bassinette, is a great option for situations that are temporary, like hospital stays or a visit to the family. This should only be done with the supervision of a healthcare provider. They will make sure that the infants are correctly placed, with their feet at the bottom of the crib and all bedding is tucked into. Safety When twins are sleeping together, the most important safety feature is that each infant has their individual space to sleep. This ensures that every infant isn't smothered, or choked by the other. This also helps to avoid cot deaths, which are more common with single babies than multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that tritons, twins, and higher-ordered multiples have their own sleeping space. This can be accomplished by using an additional bassinet, or twin bedside crib that you can bring up to your bed to feed or sooth one of the 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 a lot of families of twins and other higher-order multiples aren't able to comply with these guidelines (1). A previous study revealed that a majority of families with twins that were cobedded during the first three months at home opted for unsafe sleep practices (room sharing without cobedding). Parents of twins may not adhere to the current SIDS risk reduction guidelines due to a desire increase their own sleep duration and the inability to accommodate multiple cribs in the home. Additionally, socioeconomic status can affect family decisions about the arrangement of their sleep. If twins are placed in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding could easily get caught in their midst and they could choke on eachother. If you decide to put your twins in the same cot ensure they are placed in the position in which their feet are close to their heads and their bedding is tucked into the cots securely. This will reduce the possibility of them colliding on each other. One of the safer and more practical options for twins to sleep separately 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 sleep surface. It can rotate 360 degrees so you can bring your baby closer to you for feedings or to soothe without having to leave the comfort of your bed, and its side walls lower and auto-return every time you move. It's also easy to clean and can be tucked away in a standard twin bed frame. Take a look at the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It comes with the same features to the Halo Bassinest. Comfort It's a significant life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require a lot of planning and thought especially in regards to where they will sleep and how they will get a good night's rest. While decisions about their future bedroom space can be taken later in life, parents often wonder how they can help their children to feel comfortable in the beginning stages. When twins are very young, they are able to share a crib. Co-bedding is a method for helping newborns feel at ease by bringing them back to their mother's womb. The most important thing is to make sure the beds are large enough for babies to be comfortable without touching or rolling around. It is also important to keep in mind that the baby who awakes first must be fed. It is helpful to coordinate nighttime feeds so that you can wake up one baby before the other. However, it is important to keep in mind that twins can be distinct and may have their own sleep patterns. It is possible that one baby sleeps more than the other or prefers to be close to you. In this instance it could be beneficial for twins to have their own bassinet or crib in their room. When looking for a twin bedside cot look for models that feature air-tight mesh dividers that create separate sleeping zones. This is crucial for babies prone to overheating, or families with c-section moms. A reversible base as well as wheels that are easy to move are also helpful features. The Arm's Reach cot, which is specifically designed for mothers with c-sections is a great option because it has a large sleeping area and is easy to move. Other options are the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel but they offer smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot. It is not recommended that twins sleep in the same bed as an adult even if they're close. This could increase the risk of SIDS and result in strangulation or suffocation. Instead it is recommended that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins remain in their safe sleeping areas, like cribs or bassinets, in their parents' rooms for the first six months.