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How many cots should we buy for our twins?.
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Initially many parents find
that they don't need more than one cot. In fact many don't even use cots at all
at and may choose a Moses basket.
Choosing whether to buy one cot or two will depend initially
on your budget and also available space in your home.
If you do decide to have them sleeping together do remember
to follow the guidelines to prevent cot death so:
- Have them both sleeping
on their backs with their feet at the end of the cot(Feet to foot of cot position)
- They could become much
hotter by sleeping together so bear this in mind.
- It is best to have your
twins in your room for the first six months - so you may want to delay buying
a cot or two at all until this time.
Remember your cot should comply with the British Standards Institution (BSI)
standards ref: number BS EN 716:1996. This means your cot is safe
If you are looking for a
cot remember:
- Is it big enough for
your baby to grow into or will you want to buy different cots
- Adjustable bases are
helpful so that the cot can be lifted preventing you from back strain or injury
and you can lift your baby out with ease.
- Some cots have removable
sides so you can put your cot next to your bed
- Some cots come with
a built in teething rail, but remember the need for careful hygiene.
As your twins get older
they may start waking each other up during the night. So this may be the time
to think about getting another cot.
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