5 months in own room

Mum here of a 5 month old who doesn’t sleep and easily woken up. We are thinking of making the transition into her own room when he turns 5 months (on 10th November) and I’m nervous but feel we have to try.

Has anyone else had these same thoughts? We will of course have the monitor on all night and out hose isn’t huge we will be able to hear her.

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I’m commenting because I’m also in the same boat, my baby will be 5 months on the 5th of April and been thinking of transitioning to her own room. She’s the same really, any bit of noise she’s alert.

Mines been in her own room for naps and at night since 3 months. With daddy snoring and her waking it was essential. We have a camera monitor and shes done so well so far :)

My four month old is also in his own room at night - I’m aware of the risks but felt it was best for us

So long as youre aware of the potential risks and are happy to accept it, go for it.
Do what you can to minimise risk, Im a bed sharing mom and follow safe sleep 7 to do what I can to get a good nights sleep alongside my babies x

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