To those whose DCs share a room...any tips?

[fifitot]

This is still a way off for me I think but I have a 4 year old and a 6m old who will have to share sooner or later.

The age gap is quite big so wondering how those whose kids share manage this? Do you just stick them into bed and hope for the best?

When did they start sharing?

Any advice appreciated - thanks.

I have a5yr old and a 3 yr old and they shared from when ds2 was 1.
The way I do it is ds2 goes to bed at 7 and ds2 goes in at 8 by which time ds2 is fast asleep.
It works well.

Thanks.Does your older child have to sneak in in the dark?

Mine are 6 and 3 and started sharing at 18 months and 4.5.

I just put them to bed at the same time. Read a couple of stories then left them to it. My DS1 would then spend a while imparting his older brother wisdom to his wee brother - this was hilarious to hide and listen to!

They have never kept each other awake thankfully.

Mine have shared since they were 2 and 6 months.

My advice is roll with it and don't get disheartened if they run riot for a few weeks. They'll settle down eventually And get used to it.

I'm really pleased I put them in together. They have incredibly cute conversations with each other in the evenings and the morning and don't wake each other up at all- even if one of them is sick in the night.

The youngest is about to move from a cot to a bed in the next week which will involve lots of settling down again.

I have a 12 yr old, 9 yr old and 3 yr old sharing. It works out ok because 3 yr old goes to bed earlier and is asleep by the time ds2 goes. However they have to be quiet on pain of playstation at the weekend.

oh and they get ready in the bathroom and use the landing light on to see themselves to bed (which we then turn off)

fifitot no, he doesn't need to sneak in as ds2 is usually in a deep sleep by then.

I had to do it this way as when I put them in at the same time, they don't go to sleep til 10! It is really funny listening to their cute conversations but as ds1 needs to get up for school, I had to find a way that ensured he got enough sleep.

Thanks for the info everyone. I will just have to wait and see how it works out! DS is only 6m so I think he will be in with us for a while longer as not nearly near sleeping through yet unfortunately! However that's a whole other thread!

oy boys are 6 and 4 and they go to bed together at 7pm.

I am expecting DC4 who is another boy and he will eventually go in with them too.