I have a newly two year old daughter. I am thinking about switching rooms with her. I live in an apartment and saving up to buy a house. But thats not for another 3 years. Meanwhile I have to provide adequate space for my toddler.
Well when I spoke of this to my family. They believe its not necessary and that I "spoil and over indulge" her. HUH?? Now I have to admit I enjoy buying cute INEXPENSIVE clothes for her. She starts dance school in the fall and won 2 photo contests ONLINE lol. Buts thats it. I am strong disciplinarian and believe in good manners for my child.
She is active and her bookshelf is growing, she has a rocker, small table, all would fit comfortbaly in the master bedrom. My furniture will fit easily in the second room. I don't maintain a lot of things such as because too much can be cluttered. All of her toys and dolls have to fit the toy chest or I will get rid of it.
I Try to be a good parent and in doing so I have to consider he needs. Is it too much?
2007-08-26 04:00:45 · 12 answers · asked by kimberli o 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
It makes sense if the bedroom is her playspace also. Plus look at the kind of things she does, spins, dance, flutter around, etc, you probably dont do that as much in your room which makes sense to have a safe space for.
2007-08-26 04:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by lillilou 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the master bedroom is not too much for a 2 year old. Personally, I think it is a great idea to switch rooms with your daughter. A kid that age have a lot of toys and stuff and need a lot of space. Also, taking care of an active kid don't leave much time to clean house, so it is good to be able to close the door and confine the mess. It is also good to be able to allow them to make a mess because it encourages creativity.
2007-08-26 04:26:07 · answer #2 · answered by Sue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter who is 3 has had hte master bedroom in the house scince she was 18 months old when we moved in here. She has all the toys and larger things that need space. When me and my husband only have a bed and vanity in our room. Plus the masterbedroom is the only bedroom in the house that has 2 heat/cool vents so i know she is always comfortable not to cold or not to hot and its a peice of mind for me. My daughter is in gymnastics and has won 2 baby pageants so i know what you mean by thinking your spoiling her. But As like you my daughter says please and thank you for everything she is a sweetheart and never talks back. I think from the sound of it your doing a fine job at parenting!
2007-08-26 04:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by Mom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only problem is that she may grow up to expect you to cater to all her wants-not needs. If you just keep giving her everything now, whether she asks for it or not, she WILL start asking for it sooner or later! Trust me, I've made the same mistake with my daughter. I always got her little things here and there. It doesn't matter how much they cost. It's a gift regardless. They don't know whether you spent $5 or $50 on something for them. All they know is my mommy just got me SOMETHING ELSE! Now my consequence for this mistake is, "Mom, can I have this, can I have that? I NEED IT! GET IT FOR ME!" Believe me that is not a headache that you want to have when you're in the store with her!
The master bedroom is for you. You keep that one thing for yourself. You won't be selfish. And you can go through her things and downgrade. Have yourself a nice little garage sale!
2007-08-26 04:33:56 · answer #4 · answered by starlight_940 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with giving a toddler more space in an apartment, especially if her bedroom is also her playroom. Face it kids have more clutter than we do. My kids share the bigger of the two bedrooms in our house (we only have one bathroom) and considering they spend more time there why shouldn't they?
2007-08-26 04:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by lady_dawn2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont think too much into it.
We have our 18 month old in the Larger room also, because it doubles as her play room.
If anything, we should be proud that we can think of our children before our selves... some parents wouldnt even entertain the idea of the kid having more.
2007-08-26 05:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by SueWithTwo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awww, I think it is sweet that you are wanting to give your child the best and if more room is needed for her and her things (and it works out for both of you to switch rooms) then go for it! Who cares what other ppl say
2007-08-26 05:06:10 · answer #7 · answered by I <3 my boys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's too much- particularly because her room holds the toys and she has more stuff. I would do the same thing.
2007-08-26 04:40:07 · answer #8 · answered by NY_Attitude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think its too much...our toddler also had the biggest room in our last house because we decided it was better for her.
2007-08-26 05:36:09 · answer #9 · answered by Daisyhill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see a problem with that. If you think it would be better for her to be in the bigger room then do it.
2007-08-26 04:15:52 · answer #10 · answered by The Great and Powerful Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋