Baby sleeping with special needs 3 year old

[kelly772696]

I have a 3 year old who's under investigation pending a diagnosis for possible autism/social communication problems. He's a lovely natured boy who wouldn't hurt anyone intentionally, only if he threw something or accidentally stood/feel on you (like most 3 year boisterous boys) I also have a 4 month old baby who needs to be moved from Moses basket from my room to the cot in the shared room with my 3 year old. Both wake up in the night, the 3 year old unpredictably. Sometimes just wants a bottle then goes straight back to sleep other times chats & laughs for a couple of hours, the 4 month old still has night feeds etc. I'm so worried about putting them together for fear they will disrupt each other's sleep, I would love to have them in their own rooms but I also have a 13 & 16 year old so no more room at the inn! Does any of you out there have any advise for me to make the transition smooth and stress free? My 3 year old is a very light sleeper and doesn't have the understanding for me to calm him down verbally if he gets into a tiz :( Any advise would be greatly appreciated :)

This is something my husband suggested, it might have to happen if it all fails. It's something I don't want to do, can't wait to get him out my room and settled in his but I will have to go with I the flow :)

Hi, I second the idea of a cot in your room. Also you may want to look into the possibility of a Disabled Facilities Grant from your council to provide a room for your son. I think he has to have an actual diagnosis first but if it is likely that he will be diagnosed then it is worth you doing some looking into the chance of any help now as the process can take a long time.

DD1 (5, autism) is a terrible sleeper.

we put a small bed for DD2 (3) into our bedroom. She cannot stay with us forever but atm, there is not really another option as there is no spare bedroom. but it works for us.