One bedroom apartment big enough for mom & baby?

Question

i know u need more space but im a single mom and struggling financially do u think if i got a small one bedroom which would save me around $200 a month for rent and utliity bills do u think that is ok??? i mean im sure we could squeeze in? what do u think? Thanks

Answer 1

With it just being you and the baby, I think it would work fine. We had a large one bedroom apartment, when I was pregnant and were planning on staying there after we had the baby, but things didn't work out with the landlord. Anyways, what I'm trying to say is our large one bedroom was big enough for me, my husband, and the baby. I don't see why a small one bedroom wouldn't be big enough for the two of you.

Answer 2

For most of human history families have shared much smaller spaces than Americans typically do. For just you and the baby that should be fine, for now. As your child gets older you may want more space but I don't think there is anything wrong with you being conservative with your space and money in order to make ends meet. My babies end up sleeping in bed with my hubby and I for the first few months anyway (I'm a lazy breastfeeder and don't want to walk that far and wake up all the way). If you choose to date and bring a fella home, the one bedroom thing will get a bit tricky but that can be overcome too. Best wishes and don't worry, you know what you guys need and what's best for you and baby. Trust your instincts and try to tune out the barrage of people who will ALWAYS have SOMETHING to say about EVERYTHING you do. That's part of being a mom too.

Answer 3

How old is your baby? I live in a 2 bedroom apartment with my fiance, my parents, and soon my baby will be born (due in June). We have this current living situation because of our finances and the fact that my parents are elderly and I don't want to leave them alone. Things have been feeling cramped, but my fiance and I have managed. First, I had to throw away or donate lots of things I didn't need, like clothes and just clutter. I also bought under bed storage bins (about $6 each at Walmart) to store the baby's clothes in, and made my closet a lot more organized. We are 3 people in one room, and we still had room to fit a portable crib (smaller than a regular crib but sturdier than a pack n play). The swing is kept in the livingroom. Baby's diapers, wipes, lotions and creams are organized neatly in the closet, with a few in the bathroom. I'm also going to put up two shelves that are about 2 feet long each to put up little knick knacks instead of having them on nightstands or bureaus. My fiance and I have had to decide on what we really needed in the room and what we didn't. After that was achieved, we had so much room and now we're eagerly awaiting our little one. I'm sure you can manage just fine. Good luck!

Answer 4

I think that you and a baby will fit just fine in a one bedroom apartment. Some people have 5 bedroom houses and the baby sleeps with them anyways!

If you feel more comfortable financially with this smaller apartment than I would do it. Save that money for doctors visits, baby supplies, and emergencies.

Your baby doesn't need all the fancy stuff that advertisers make you think they need. They don't need a changing table - use the floor, they don't need a fancy dresser - use a couple drawers from yours or crates in the closet. They don't need a diaper genie, toy chest, pack n play, etc.

Babies need a safe place to sleep, breastmilk or formula, love and extra special attention. Of course a couple toys and I think my bouncy chair was priceless, but other than that... save that money for other things!

Good luck and make sure when you start saving that money you make good decisions with it!

Answer 5

I'm 33 weeks pregnant and I will be moving into a one bedroom apartment at the end of June so I can save money, I'm also going to be doing it on my own. I feel like a one bedroom is big enough for me and my baby you have to look at it like this we will have the whole living areas to our self and if you need to you can store stuff all over your apartment that is what I plan to do.

Answer 6

If the bedroom is large enough for your bed and crib/bassinet, then I do not see an issue with it for now. As your baby gets older you will need a larger place though but bu then your financial situation will probably be better. GL

Answer 7

I co-sleep by choice, so i find a crib unneccesary.

I think you could abolutely get by in a one bedroom apartment.
Buy yourself a sling instead of a stroller as well, then get a $10 stroller for later when your baby is too heavy.
My baby only her room to be changed in and store her clothes. We play in there but you dont need to, you could play anywhere.
Look up attachment parenting, see if that works for you.

Answer 8

If it's just you and the baby, one bedroom is fine. I think you could stay there for 2 years or more.

One word of caution - don't share your bed with the baby. Make him/her sleep in his/her own crib. Trust me (from experience).

Good luck! :)

Answer 9

yes go for it your baby wont know the difference, i was a single mother and my daughter and i lived in a one bedroom until she was 3 you need to make life easier for yourself being a single mother is just so hard so try not to sweat the small stuff. just hang in their and try not to pull your hair out lol good luck i hope everything goes well for you

Answer 10

Yeah it doesnt matter how many rooms you have in your home just as long as you have a roof over you and baby's head. You can only do what you can do!! Hang in there it will all be alright. Trust Me