We are in a very fortunate position that we have enough space for our 5yo DD and 3yo DS to have their own room, but they both ask a lot about sleeping together and the eldest will occasionally cry at night about not wanting to be on her own (this maybe happens once-twice/month).
at the minute they both sleep through the night but my eldest wakes around 530/6 and plays in their room until the clock shows 7, whereas my youngest usually sleeps until closer to 7.
my eldest also is spooked by the dark and uses a (quite bright) night light but my youngest likes the dark.
i think if they were sharing the night light would either not be needed or else we could get a dimmer one.i guess my concerns are the likely sleep disruption and then probably conflicts with sharing a room too. But I know there are meant to be a lot of benefits and they are both quite keen.
Anyone have any advice or similar situations that have gone well? I had wondered even about “weekend sleepovers” rather than a permanent sharing situation.
TIa