After six months, there’s no problem with your baby and your toddler sharing a room, provided that they both sleep well. In fact, being together at night-time may enhance your children’s relationship and even increase their sense of comfort and security while they’re both young.
The AAP recommends infants share a parents’ room, but not a bed, “ideally for a year, but at least for six months” to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
After six months, there’s no problem with your baby and your toddler sharing a room, provided that they both sleep well. In fact, being together at night-time may enhance your children’s relationship and even increase their sense of comfort and security while they’re both young.
It’s important to know there are laws in place to help make sure everyone’s home is safe and comfortable. Legislation states children over the age of 10 should not share rooms – and that this can be considered overcrowding.
How do I stop my baby waking my toddler?
What to Do When the Baby Disrupts Older Kids’ Sleep
- Step 1: Keep things normal.
- Step 2: Let there be noise.
- Step 3: Take turns.
- Step 4: Think roommates.
- Step 5: Get everyone in on the plan.
According to the National Occupancy Standard (NOS), a maximum of two people can share a bedroom. Irrespective of their age, gender, and marital status, an individual can share a bedroom with their spouse or common-law partner. Any other household member over 18 years needs to have a separate bedroom.