![]() I think due to being nice and full, she slept so well through the night and would wake around 4 or 5 am for another feeding.īut in reality, the answer to that question is – act quickly! The second I’d hear even a squeak out of her at that time, I get up and make a bottle and sneak into the room quietly. The full belly along with the soothing of the bottle and cuddles would put her right to sleep. ![]() Once she started solids, we usually give her some baby food at 6:3o pm and by 7:00 pm she had a 6 oz bottle right before bed. Let me start by saying, thankfully our little one was always a good sleeper and would wake up 1-2x. ![]() Pictured above is our Toddlers Big Girl SpaceĬreating Harmony: A Guide to Baby and Toddler Room Sharing They have a shared play area but separate sleeping arrangements.Īnother suggestion would be if you had the room to buy a little room divider for at night to keep things private. Not only does this give them each their own personal space, but it makes it a lot easier to not wake the other one if/when you have to be up in the middle of the night. If you have space, I highly suggest setting them up on opposite sides of the room. This way the room stays dark and cool and by the time our oldest went to bed, not only was she more tired, but she couldn’t see the crib. Another super helpful suggestion was blackout curtains. This not only made our oldest FEEL like a big sister because she gets to stay up later, but it allowed an hour for the baby to settle, and sleep quietly while giving us some one on one time with our oldest. We swapped routines and put the baby down at 7 pm and kept our oldest up till 8 pm. The minute we switched up the routine it was a game changer. This means she wants to get up a few times because she miraculously needs to use the washroom again, or is all of a sudden starving, or will die without an ounce of water (you toddler parents know where I am going with this ).īy the time we thought she was finally settled, we would go put the baby in the crib and it would wake her up, therefore waking the baby up. However, when they started sharing a room we realized this could not happen. Our oldest used to go down at 7 pm and our youngest would go down at the same time. I think this was a good stage to do it because it gave her a few months to be comfortable in her crib before changing her surroundings. This allowed her to get used to her surroundings of the crib, while still familiar with her bassinet.Īt almost 6 months, we decided it was time to move the baby into the bedroom with her sister. Instead of cold turkey placing her in the crib, we put the bassinet in the crib. Our youngest was 3 months when we moved her from her bassinet to the crib. ![]() Whether you’re a new parent preparing to accommodate a growing family or seeking ways to optimize space and cut back on expenses (hello inflation), this guide is here to provide you with valuable insights, tips, and strategies for successfully navigating the realm of baby and toddler room sharing.ĭon’t wait too long to make the move. Welcome to the world of Baby and Toddler room sharing! Sharing a room can be an exciting and practical choice for families, especially ours who didn’t want to pay nearly triple in rent to move to a 3 bedroom. Baby and Toddler Room Sharing – 8 Simple Steps
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