Transition Kids from 2 Bedrooms to 1. Help!

Well, since you HAVE to do this, just prepare them. Get them excited about it! Consolidate their stuff; get rid of the furniture you won't be able to fit. I've been there. How much do you trust your 3 year old? My kids were able the same age and when they had to share a room, I bought bunk beds so they had more room to play. The daughter that was 2 1/2 at the time was a monkey/ninja, so I totally felt comfortable with her on the top bunk. The 'baby' had been in a toddler best since 10 months (they're both climbers) so she had the bottom bunk. I took away the ladder... the older one didn't need it (again, MONKEY) and I didn't want the younger one even attempting to get up there. Now, the girls are 5 and 7 and we still have that bed! Best decision I've ever made.... and like I said, it cleared up a lot of room so they can actually put all their toys in there and PLAY :)

they are little, Im sure they will love sharing a room. As a child, I even shared a bed with my sister for a bit.. a bit annoying, she wiggled her damn foot and made some creepy dead man noises to scare me, but I still loved sharing a room with her. They might keep you up at night, giigling & carrying on, but I think its good for them!

The greatest things about kids is that they are so adaptable. Especially since they are so young. And while you are freaking out and nervous, they will just take this as the new normal and deal with it. It is probably less of a big deal for them than it is for you.

Bunk beds are nice. Loft or trundle beds are also another option you may want to consider.

My sister and I had bunk beds growing up. My son and neices and nephews had the loft bed with a twin bed place under but not like the bunk bed.

My best friend's son and daughters had trundle beds which were great for company.

When you move just show them where they will be sleeping, new linen usually sleeps well. They will get used to being in the same bedroom.

We recently did this with our 15 month old and 3.5 year old boys. We're having another baby and only a 3 bedroom house and thought this would be the best option. They've done fine at night, they both take at least 15-20 minutes to rest before actually falling asleep. In the morning my youngest used to sleep till about 8, and my oldest would be up at 7. No matter how quiet my oldest was, my youngest was waking up at 7 also. It's not really that big of deal, just a little annoying I guess. For nap time I still had them in separate rooms, just because sometimes one will nap for 3 hours, and the other 1, and the other way around. You could always let your oldest nap in your bed? We use a noise machine in their room too, so I'm sure that helps also. My oldest was all for his brother being in his room at first, and now asks for him not to be. He says he "moves around a lot" in his crib. I'm not pushing the issue too much right now, as I figure the new baby will be in our room in the beginning anyways. But at least I know they can share if needed!