Having trouble putting two kids to bed in the same room?

hi! I have a ten month old and a three year old that we just moved into the same room. We let them watch a Dora the Explorer show before bedtime. Also I give them both a sippy cup with water in it. (The water will not cause tooth decay like milk) Sometimes they "talk" for a little while but they usually fall asleep quickly. I try to make sure they go outside late in the afternoon to run around (I put the ten month old on his walker/push behind) But just being outside can really wear kids out..a warm bath can help too. I don't think there is anything you can do to make them not talk except wear them out enough that they want to sleep. Be glad that they get along though and that you have an 8 month old that is laughing and "talking" in a crib instead of screaming. We have a three bedroom house but I still put them in the same room. I think room sharing is a good bonding experience for that age! ~~ Best of luck .. a

Make sure your daughter is asleep when you leave their room. Your son will not be able to climb out of the crib to go and talk to his sister. After some time, children will get used to the arrangement.

I would put the 3 year old to bed first and then once she's asleep, put down the 8 month old. If one is already sleeping, then they can't interact.

It will take some time for them to adjust & then it will stop. We have a 3 bed room , but use the 3rd as a main leavl play room so my son & daughter also share.

They are keeping each other awake with the newness. As one said just give it time or put them to bed at different times. Your daughter first or she will wake the baby. You also might try reading a bed time story to them and rock them each to sleep. This also creates a wonderful bond with your children.

my three year old and 2 month old share a room and i just put the baby in the room but i figured that would happen so i put the three year old down like always wait a little bit for her to fall asleep then put the baby down and they are both out by 8pm...

First time, I would let them have their "party". Sharing a room has brought excitement to them both, more for the older one i'm sure. It is a way for them to bond that shouldn't be stoped. If it goes on for few days would be normal, but I wouldn't worry about it becoming a habit. Let your children become siblings to each other. Relax

put the 8mth old to bed first and once asleep then put the 3yr old to bed...if that doesnt work, try it the other way round, good luck