https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 21:02:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extra-bedroom-or-play-area#post-2349994 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 22:00:20 +0000 ShootingStar 2349994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have 2 kids yer, but I'd definitely keep the play area. Two kids have lots and lots of toys and other things. </p> <p>The baby would probably stay in your room a while and then you can try out putting them together. Most people here are pretty positive about room sharing experiences. If you hated it you could always change it later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extra-bedroom-or-play-area#post-2349988 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 21:56:11 +0000 ElbieKay 2349988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live in a condo unit. We have a large, L-shaped living room and two smallish bedrooms. Our family is currently me, my husband, our 1.5yo, and our two fluffy cats.</p> <p>Right now, we use the L in the living room as our play area. It's connected to the living room, but it keeps the toys visually separated from the "adult" living room. I really like the layout and it works well for our family.</p> <p>We are contemplating a second baby but not yet ttc or even ntnp. But... if we do have a second, we will have to make a decision: Do we have the two kids share a bedroom and leave the rest of the apartment as-is? Or do we sacrifice the nice big open living room/play area and create a third bedroom?</p> <p>If you think they should share a room, please comment on the challenges of having kids share a bedroom if they are about 3 years apart. And how would we manage things like sleep training for an infant under such circumstances? </p>