Hi mommas!!
I'm not sure on what to buy, my DD is 17 months old and sleep on her crib that is on the side of my bed so sometimes she climbs and sleeps with us, I'm having a new baby in 5 weeks and I was thinking on a bassinet for the little one but as is our last child is only going to be in use for a couple of months so I was thinking to get my DD a toddler bed not sure if a twin is better, their probably both are going to be in my room because older sister doesn't want the little ones in her room, that I totally understand , and until we don't finish the little ones rooms is not another option ....so what do you think ? Should I get the 17 months on her sister room or just get a new bed for her to share in my bedroom? And what kind of bed?
Thank you all
Agree that the toddler (provided she is not climbing out) should stay in a crib til 3, and with eldest daughter if necessary. Use a pack & play or bassinet for the baby.
Aha! At long last! The first valid reason I've ever seen to have a toddler bed (3 beds in one room).
The reason I say this is that toddler beds are a ripoff. You spend the same amount of money you would on a twin or full (or more)... but only can use it for a year instead of 10 years. You have to buy all new bedding and a new bed in no time flat, they can't support the weight of an adult (or more than one child), break if a child jumps on them... etc. But they're "cute".
If you have the room for a twin, ABSOLUTELY get the twin. That way, as well... when she moves into sister's room... she'll be taking "her" bed (with all the smells, etc.) with her. It's 6 of one, half a dozen of another about moving her with the new bed, or keeping the new bed in your room. Either transition could be easy or hard depending on your child. I SUSPECT, however, that a sleep deprived toddler (from waking every time the baby cries/ you get up with the baby) is something that will get her into sister's room quite quickly if you wait.
My recommendation is to have the 17-month old in with her sister. Bringing a new baby into the home will of course change your sleeping habits. If you are all in one room together then your toddler will wake up every time the baby does. The last thing you need while taking care of a newborn is a tired toddler on a wacky sleep schedule. Get her sleeping in another room as quickly as possible so she can adjust before your new baby comes. Keep her in her crib so she is confined and won't bother her older sister. You can transition her out of it when you're ready to put the new baby in the crib.
My son started sleeping in a twin bed when he was about 13 months. He doesn't get out of bed except for when he wakes up in the morning or from naps. He isn't allowed to get in bed with us, and if he tries at night, I take him back to his bed and tell him to stay. Sometimes he cries a little, but he stays in bed and goes back to sleep.
I don't understand why either baby can't go in the oldest daughter's room. When I was growing up, my parents always put the babies in my room until they were old enough to need something besides a crib. I was always excited to have the babies in my room. They did wake me up at night when they cried, but that was only for the first few nights. I gladly got up to hold them too. Eventually the newness would wear off, and I would just stay in bed and go back to sleep when the baby woke up. After a while, I wouldn't even hear them anymore, and just slept through the night.
It seems like if there is not enough room in the house, your daughter is just gonna have to suck it up and share a room. Seems like a good way to introduce that topic. Besides, with two babies in your room, when are you and your husband gonna have your alone time? Is he ok with having two babies in your room? I know my husband wouldn't be ok with that.
Sorry, I realize I didn't put that very politely. This is just what came to mind, and I can't figure out how else to put it. Please do not be offended. That was not my intention. Good luck!
It's probably time for the 17 mo old to go into the room with her big sis...that's about the age when we moved our eldest into her own room. We put her crib mattress on the floor until she was about 2, then bought her a twin bed.
For baby number two, we've bought a toddler bed, because we intend to buy a bunk bed in a few years to save space. It's something you might want to consider with three children. Basically, I wanted another twin, but waiting a few years for a bunk seemed to make more sense.
Overall, I agree with whoever said that you don't want a baby and young toddler in the same room...young toddler might be sleeping through the night now (maybe?) but if she's in the room with a new baby, she won't be sleeping through the night anymore. And can you imagine trying to get a newborn and a toddler back to sleep several times a night?
Usually I would suggest twin bed but if you are going to have it in your room go with a toddler bed if you can find a cheap one. I was going to do the twin bed with my youngest but found a really cheap (under $20) used toddler bed at the JBF (Just Between Friends) consignment sale. There is a sale in OKC starting March 21 so you could probably find one there. Good Luck!
Share your room with the baby(s).
Put the mattress on the floor.
Easier transition.
Don't put baby/babies in the same room as your eldest child.
Your eldest will not get any sleep, that way. Not good for her.
Your eldest, should/can sleep in her own room.
I would put the toddler in a crib in the older sister's room. I would not keep her in your room with a new baby, unless you want a sleep deprived cranky toddler.
