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Bedside crib Cosleeper

A twin bedside cot cosleeper is a bassinet which connects to the side of your adult bed. It's safe as long as you adhere to the CSPC safety guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants.

These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. You can read more about these guidelines here. The most important aspects to take into consideration when selecting a bedside cot for twins sleeper are: Safety as well as comfort and convenience.

Safety

In keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same room with their parents cosleeping (a practice also referred to as bed-sharing) has become popular among many expecting and new parents. The Academy states that room-sharing with a baby bedside crib is safer than sleeping in the same bed with a parent because it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS).