Should a One Year Old Sleep in Her Own Room?

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i have the room but my 3 big kids share a room, my daughter does have her own room, and she will play there and everything else but would rather sleep on the floor in her brother's room, so i say whatever, as long as they sleep. my boys were the same way and would sneak to each others rooms at night to sleep, so i just put them in the same room. Do what works for you and them.

Do you mean should they be in their own rooms as opposed to being in your room? It is really up to you, however, I would imagine that they will have to be in their own room/rooms eventually, so I would say that, "yes" easier sooner rather than later to move them.

Personally, I am always confused why parents think it's so terrible for babies (who don't really have fears yet) to be sleeping alone in their rooms, but then take 3 yr. olds (who often fear the dark, and changes) and put them alone in their rooms when all they have known is sleeping with their parents. It seems selfish to me to not allow children to get used to sleeping alone from birth, when this is inevitable. Most parents decide eventually that they've had enough of having a wiggly toddler in their beds, and then the poor kid has to make a huge transition.

If you move them now, they will learn to sleep on their own earlier and you will most likely get better sleep.

I hope this does not sound unkind, this is just my honest opinion...since you asked...

Its personal preference really. I, myself do not co-sleep, when they are infants I find it extremely dangerous. I kept my infants in my room for awhile in a pack n play. When they are older, its just hard to sleep with a wiggle worm in your bed. I can never sleep when my kids are in my bed. Some people swear by co-sleeping, its just not for me. I think they should be in their own beds learning to sleep on their own.

what works for my family may not work for yours..my baby has been in her room since THE DAY we brought her home....she is not allowed in our bed at home...but I do make exceptions when we travel...she will co-sleep if she wakes up in the middle of night.

if you have enough for each to have their own then yes they should have their own room- in my opinion kids like their own space

There is no 'rule' on this.

I think it is very important for them to be in there own rooms even if that room is a shared room together. If they are in your room I think its important for them to have a room It should be their "Safe Haven" but if they get put into there room later in life and are still in your room your room becomes there "Safe Haven" you want them to always love being in their own area and I also think its important for you to have your own room. You need your space and time as well. I know it is hard sometimes to distance and its a very hard transition but you can always get baby monitors and leave them on in there rooms. I hope this helps!! Good luck!!

My kids slept in their own rooms when they came home from the hospital, so I don;t see why not? I assume they share your room now? I always found it healthy for the kids to have truly calm and quiet space and a place they feel is their own as they grow up. And it is good for me to have my own space.

Should they have their own individual rooms or share together? I think it is optimal, but not always feasible based on home and finances.

My daughter slept in our room until she was 3 months old and only waking up once a night. At 4 months old she was sleeping through the night and slept much better in her own quiet space. It is what worked for my family. Co-sleeping would never work for my husband and I as we have enough trouble co-sleeping with each other. We both are bed hogs and move around all night long.

Where do they sleep now?
If I had the room all of my kids would have their own rooms. I have my 2 oldest together and my youngest has his own room. I'd like to change it around but my 2 youngest have weird sleep schedules that wouldn't work if they shared rooms.

That really depends on your family. I dont try to get my kids to sleep in their own room until after age 3. For my family it makes sense to have them in my bed until weaned and when they start getting big. I like waking up knowing they are right there. I dont believe anyone can prove that sleeping with babies and toddlers is harmful to the majority, in fact i feel it is safer and reduces the risk of SIDS. But you are talking about 1 and 2 years old and that is really a matter that is unique to your family.

Its a loaded question, your 1 and 2 years old "shouldnt" be anywhere in particular. Its really up to your discretion

My opinion is YES. You don't mention, do they share or are they in your room? If you have the space, their own room will benefit later. If you do not, sharing with each other is fine. I don't like my kids in my room b/c I like my own space and private time with my husband. I think it leads to issues later and if you don't get them out soon it will be harder.

Every parent is different in their personality/temperament and desires, as is every child. Every HOUSE has different accommodations, too.

Speaking in extremes, don't make your kids 'clingy' by keeping them in your room just because YOU want them close, but don't 'banish' them to a room alone if they feel the need to be near you (make it a gentle and slow transition if this is the case). It's ultimately up to you (and them).

My was with my until 8 months and then she was on her room until a year old when we move and now the 2 of my girls share a room.
If I had the room I would have them in a room each one, but is a personal decition.

They can if YOU want them too. Transition can be a little difficult especially if you co-sleep (trust me, I KNOW) but in the end it was worth it for me. I got my room back. The only place I can have me time in my house (I live with my parents) But I don't know your situation, sounds like it could be a great opportunity if you are able to, if not. Meh, they will survive.

It is all going to depend on what you feel is right for your children and family. Do they currently both sleep in your room? There are a number of parents who have put children 2 and younger in their own room so that they could transfer them to a big kid bed.
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Is that what you are planning to do or are you going to have them in cribs in their own room? I really do not see any harm in them having their own rooms here are a few polls related that may help with your decision: http://www.theskinnyscoop.com/search/own+room?utm_campaig...