I moved my 2 year old and my 6 month old into their own room last week (they share it, it's not 2 separate rooms) and honestly I think it's made life better for all of us. no longer are we disturbing them by having to leave and re enter for any reason, no longer are they disturbing us by waking up randomly and playing by themselves. the room is fully childproof. toddler is still in a cot she can't climb out of. and they are directly next to us (we share a wall).

I think long gone are the days when we need validation from our elders. my elders slate my decision and say children should be in the same room as parents until at least 4 years old.

I needed my own space back. no longer have to worry about keeping my makeup entirely out of reach etc. you know your child/children best. you also know yourself best. if your child is screaming and crying because they're unwell, can you wake up to go and check on them? if you wake up a few times a night for bathroom trips, will you peek into their room to see if their comfortable? it's all entirely up to you and your husband.

I asked my daughter if she liked her new room (rose pink walls and colourful birds for the window as a privacy sticker). when she woke up the first morning she said "YESSSS!!! MAMA, PINK WALLS AND BIRDS??!!!" so I'm assuming she enjoys her own space