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Sibling room sharing can be a great experience for kids, but can also get tricky as well. Siblings can wake each other up, have a harder time falling asleep or one can get territorial of their space as well. My 4.5-year-old daughter and my 10 month old daughter share a room. I tried to put things in place that would help both of them get their best sleep possible. If your kids share a room and you find yourself looking for solutions to some challenges, here are some tips!

✨Create a space that works for everyone-not just one sided (for example: have the older sibling bring her own personality to the room instead of it just feeling like a nursery)

✨Try putting them down at the same time at night. Read stories and create a solid routine for everyone. Lights off at the same time eliminates bedtime battles.

✨Don’t get into a long discussion at bedtime. Keep it short and sweet

✨At nap time, put them down in separate rooms if possible

✨Expect change to occur and focus on the lighter sleeper at first

Please let me know if you have any questions!

👉🏼If you are looking to sleep train one of them or both of them, let me know and I will give you some tips on how to start that process!