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Where to put new baby?, Should my toddler & newborn be together.

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lucy'smom	Posted: Jul 9 2004, 07:15 AM
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Member No.: 344 Joined: 27-February 04	I am receiving mixed information on whether or not I should put my newborn in the same room as my 20 month old. My pediatrician is of the mind that the older daughter will rests better if the newborn is in the same room and she knows what is going on in the middle of the night when I have to get up to feed my new daughter. I am a little worried that this will disrupt my older daughters sleeping too much and she may feel more resentment towards the baby if her space is invaded. My older daughters sleeps 12 straight hours at night and I also don't want ot disturb that great pattern with a baby crying in her room. Does anyone have any ideas on this? I would appreciate any input, experience or thougths on the subject. Thanks, Catherine EDD 8-19-04

amynicole21	Posted: Jul 9 2004, 07:21 AM
Mmmm. Ice cream! Group: Moderators Posts: 11,773 Member No.: 69 Joined: 31-March 03	Well, I don't have any previous experience with this, but if it were me, I wouldn't put them in the same room. Why mess with a good thing with your toddler's sleeping habits? If you have the space, put the baby somewhere else where she can make lots of noise without disturbing your older child. Just my -------------------- The Administrators of the Parenting Club take violators of the Terms of Service Agreement seriously. Please report any suspicions to the Moderators. Report a violation using the "report" button in the upper right corner of the offending post.

MommyToAshley	Posted: Jul 9 2004, 07:27 AM
Happy Spring! Group: Administrators Posts: 27,473 Member No.: 2 Joined: 8-February 03	I don't have any experience either, but I agree with Amy, I wouldn't put them in the same room. I also read that a lot of accidents happen when toddlers are left alone with infants because they don't understand that they are hurting the baby. I'd be afraid that the baby would wake up and the toddler would try to comfort her, and could accidentally hurt her. -------------------- Dee Dee , Mommy to: Ashley Marie 9/05/02 Joshua Lee 2/03/00 (Our Angel in Heaven)

5littleladies	Posted: Jul 9 2004, 07:31 AM
Lissie Group: Members Posts: 4,651 Member No.: 116 Joined: 10-April 03	My kids share a room and always have. DD #1 was 21 months when DD #2 moved in and we didn't have any problems. And then when #3 was born she moved in too. Sure we had a bit of adjusting to do but in my experience kids adjust very quickly. I say do whatever you feel comfortable with. -------------------- ~~Jennifer~~ Wife to Jason, Mom to Madeline, Megan, Brianna, Alyssa, Kate, and our babies in heaven-Benjamin, 8/13/04, and David, 8/01/07 Jen's Blog

jem0622	Posted: Jul 9 2004, 07:46 AM
Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Member No.: 105 Joined: 8-April 03	If you have an extra room then I'd separate them. If you didn't have a choice then I'd put them together. But for my boys they bunked with me for a while anyway before going to their own room. I do keep fans on in their rooms to drown out the 'bumps/illnesses/etc' in the night. Just my two cents. -------------------- Julie with Nathan (11) Gabe (8) and id twins Hannah and Olivia (6)

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