Co-ed toddler room/nursery?

[Somers Isles]

DS will be 3 when DD is born and we currently live in a 2 bedroom house. We have always planned on upgrading but haven't found the right house yet. So assuming we don't find something soon we won't have a nursery for DD.

Thoughts on a co-ed room? I don't think we'll be here long term but hypothetically speaking, how long do you think it's ok to have such a setup?

In the meantime, because DS's room is dark dark navy blue with white, gray, and light blue accents, I feel like a pale pink will naturally fit in. Maybe just add a few pink pieces to give her her own space?

[tortor4]

The idea of a co-ed room doesn't bother me at all. And I think pale pink would look beautiful with the other colors you mentioned. I would be more worried about them waking each other but we've been going through some minor sleep issues so I'm probably a little sensitive to that. My only thought is maybe a sound machine if that's something that worries you.

[rosesquared]

My m/f cousin siblings roomed together until the older sister was at least 10 or more. At that point she was ready to move out but her little brother had a super hard time adjusting. I think they'll know when it's time!

[setsuna17]

My daughter has asked to have her little brother move in with her! I think that navy and pale pink would look lovely together!

[Somers Isles]

Jan 21, 2017 18:45:37 GMT -5 tortor4 said:

The idea of a co-ed room doesn't bother me at all. And I think pale pink would look beautiful with the other colors you mentioned. I would be more worried about them waking each other but we've been going through some minor sleep issues so I'm probably a little sensitive to that. My only thought is maybe a sound machine if that's something that worries you.

Well if 2.0 is anything like my first... the baby won't even touch the crib til 8 or 9 months so hopefully that solves any sleep problems Hahahaha

[lupincat]

Somers Isles I call the new baby 2.0 too lol!

I don't think you'd have to worry about either child wanting personal privacy for many years. I know several people who have co-ed rooms for similar reasons to yours and it works perfectly well for them! I also agree with PPs that an area of pale pink would fit nicely in with the colors

[nikonine]

We're team green this time around but plan on having the kids room share for at least a few years if we can. My only concern is disruption of sleep.

I think navy and any shade of pink would look really good!

[mcp6286]

We considered room-sharing for DD and LO (a boy). We only decided against it because of potential issues with disrupting DD's rest. She's a nightmare when she doesn't get enough sleep lol. However when I was nannying, the kids shared a room (they were 13 months apart) and it worked out great.

[shandorfml2]

Doesn't bother me at all. I'd think once the older one got around age 8/9 I'd consider separating just for privacy.

[katie0919]

It doesn't bother me at all! Although it seems to bother my DH - but he is thinking WAY more down the road than I am! DS#2 is going to move in with DS#1 when DS#3 arrives. I would put DS#2 in with DS#3 since they are only going to be 19 months apart, but I worry about DS#2's sleep....I worry about him sleeping with either kid, he is the LIGHTEST sleeper and wake up at any little thing. I hope by the time the baby arrives, he will be better. I have slight concerns since DS#1 is 5 going on 6....he is exited to share a room with his little brother now but I think it will be short lived. When DS#3 gets a bit older, like toddler aged, we will prob move him in with DS#2 and move DS#1 to his own room, provided we haven't moved by then.

Good lord that was all a mouth full (and likely very boring to read)!!

[BabyStandish]

This is the one thing that makes me hesitant to decorate the new baby's room. S/he probably isn't leaving our room for 9-10 months (hopefully not 2 years like DS lol) so I wouldn't be surprised if DS wants the new baby to room with him when the time comes. I think it's totally ok and they will let you know or you'll know when they want/need their own space. I shared a room with my younger brother until I was around 8 or 9.

[hpnegirl]

I don't see an issue with it but isn't something I would personally do unless I was in your situation.

(I have a thing about having my kids share a room)

[loubug]

We will be doing a coed room for my oldest two once the baby will go in her own room. DS will be 4 and DD will be 2. Gonna try bunk beds and hope for the best sleep wise. Hadn't thought too far but I don't know if I'll change the decor at all. I'll want to but don't know if I'll get around to it. Once the baby is at least 18 months we will put the girls together and DS will get his own room again.

Unless we become millionaires somehow and everyone can have their own room.