Room Sharing Tips?

My oldest were 1 and 3 when we moved them in together. They did fine. They napped on the same schedule for a few years and they got used to the other's noises and didn't wake each other. At first, I put the younger one down first and then the older "snuck" in after. We made it a game to see if she could be as quiet as a mouse. Eventually, they just gravitated toward doing bedtime together and going to sleep together. It'll happen. Just think of most of the world where there are many more people in one room and all managing to sleep!

It may be difficult at first but just like everything else, you all will adjust to it and find your routine that works.

We are getting ready to put our two boys (3 and 4) in the same room and I think things will work just fine. My kids only sleep in there rooms, get dressed and play very little. We keep all of our toys in a "playroom" or "play area". That helps keep the clutter out of the room they have to share. Get each child their own bed and have their own side of the closet, even their own special "bucket, toy box" for only their stuff. That will make them feel like something is there's only. I know they are little but it still does matter.

I know the nap thing will be hard but you'll just have to try and teach each child to be as quiet as possible when entering and exiting the room if someone is sleeping. As well as their nap schedules will continue to change as they get older so they may not be different times eventually (hopefully); and they will not take naps at all at some point. So this stressful time is only temporary. :)

Not any great advice but just some thoughts.
Best of luck.

My sister and I shared rooms when we were younger, but my mom finally got so tired of us waking each other up at night, that she converted her office into my bedroom and moved us into separate rooms. Naps were never a problem because she got us on the same schedule.

However, I don't think it's going to do any good if you lock your daughter out of "her" room whenever you put your son down for a nap. It may cause resentment and jealousy which isn't going to help the situation.

HA!!! that sounds soooo familiar. My husband and I are trying to figure out the same thing. We have a 21 month old boy and a 3 year old boy. So, it sounds like we are in the same boat. :) Luckily, my kids are on the same napping schedule, but I am worried about mornings because my older one wakes up around 6:30 while my younger one wakes up around 8! I am not anxious to trade in that little time in the morning with only my older son...
However, I think the only answer is to take the leap, see how it goes, and tackle one problem at a time. Stay calm, don't get frustrated, and try to figure out solutions as the problems arise. Good luck and share your tips as you learn!! :)