Baby staying in our room over 6 months?

[beckyh2502]

Hi all,

I have a 5 month old daughter. She has been sleeping in a Moses basket in our room so far but is getting a bit big for it now so we are looking to buy her a proper crib.

The problem we have is that currently, we don't have a room in the house for her to have her own bedroom so she will be in with us still. We are trying to save for a mortgage while renting a 2 bedroom house with my partners brother to save on rental costs. We are hoping to last it out as long as possible to avoid having to pay more rent while saving!

My question is, will she be ok staying in our room as she starts to get a bit more independence? Sleep isn't an issue for us as she has slept right through since day 1 (fingers crossed she stays this way!)

It may sound silly but I don't want it to make her too clingy staying in our room as she starts to understand her surroundings a bit more.

Anyone had their baby in their room for over 6 months?

Thanks!

Mine were 14 months, 21 months and 18 months when they got put in their own rooms. They didn't grow to be clingy. It was actually really nice. I enjoyed having them close and they're not babies for long and I felt I should treasure this time because it doesn't last.
As long as DH and I had a room for... some adult privacy it was fine.

I'm in a similar boat. Two bedroom house and both bedrooms already occupied. DC is 10 months old and I don't envisage us being able to move until she's at least 16 months. I don't have any words of advice, I'm afraid - I honestly think I disturb their sleep when I go to bed. It's a pain in the arse!

We had our son in with us until 16 months - our choice. No problem at all when we eventually moved him into his own room. It was the same cot so his surroundings were familiar, kept the same bedtime routine etc. If anything we missed him more than he missed us!

Thanks all for your replies! I feel a bit better about her having to share with us for a bit.

@DwayneDibbly it's a pain isn't it! We have no idea when we'll be able to move yet as partners just started a new self employed job so wages aren't steady yet & I lost my job while pregnant so only have a part time at the minute & only get £33 a week in tax credits/child benefit! Can't wait to have a bit more room.

Yeah it's a right nuisance! I love being with her but every tiny snuffle or grunt she makes wakes me up, & when I get into our creaky old bed it disturbs her in turn. I'm convinced she'd sleep better in her own room. Alas, we're stuck for the time being - DP is self-employed and I've had to go part-time to accommodate childcare. I feel your pain.

Mine were 5 and 8 years when they went into their own room. I don't think you have anything to worry about!