When is a good time to put the girls into the same room together?I think it would be better sooner then later, but I'm not sure how to handle the transition. Whitney is easy to put to bed now, but it may be different when Brooke is in there with her. I know it will be rough for awhile so I want to make sure to do it right so the transition doesn't last longer then it has to. I'm keeping Whitney in her crib, at least til summertime. I have a pack'n'play for Brooke to sleep in. I'll worry about putting Whitney in a toddler bed later. Any advice from any of you whether you've had to do this or not would be helpful.
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I have always kept the baby in a separate room until they are about 2 years old but I'm sure there is no right or wrong way. If it means getting her out of your room so you can sleep better- then I'd do it sooner.
I would also like to know the answer to this question because my boys are going to be in the same room also and would like to know the best way to do this. I have read that kids sleep patterns take about 5 days or less to level out and become routine.
Good luck! I wish I could help you, but I have no idea at all. I dread the day I have to switch something in Colby's routine, he goes to be so perfectly now. I would say you might as well try it now and see how it goes for a week or so. You can always take Brooke back out of the room. Since they both go to sleep easily and on their own, they will probably be just fine. Hope it all works out!
I say keep the toddler in her crib as long as possible. Bedtime becomes a hastle as soon as they are free to roam. The bad thing about having them together is that they may wake each other up early in the morning when you are not ready for them. Sorry to sound so negative but I am getting sleepy and the thought of being woke up by a baby curls my toenails. Seminary starts again on monday and that is hard enough to get up for.
Seriously, this is a hard transition. I will not be sleeping my boys together until Cameron is 2 or 3 years old. When we go on trips and they sleep in the same room, it is a nightmare. They wake eachother up, and they have a harder time falling asleep. I would put one to bed before the other, don't try and put them to be together, then you will be just dealing with the morning thing. Good luck Beth...
Good luck with that. We always waited to put our kids in the same room until they were about 7-8 months old. My sister just did it with her 6 month old and almost 3 yr. old and she is having a really hard time. It just depends, but I think parents need their own room to themselves! :)
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