A MUM has divided opinion after revealing how her husband split their daughters’ room into two.
Scarlett explained that her six-year-old and one-year-old had been sharing a room, until their dad came up with an idea for how to split it into two to give each of them their own space.
In a video on TikTok, Scarlett showed how he’d cleverly used a bunk bed to form the divide between the two “rooms“.
“He used the bunk bed that I think we got online and he put some panelling and managed to panel around, fill in any gaps, sand, paint and made it look really good – almost like it was a wall that separated the two girls’ bedrooms.”
Scarlett showed the first side of the room, with a bottom bunk for her youngest to sleep on, with the top half of the bunk panelled on one side.
There was also room on that side for a tall set of drawers.
The children love their new rooms!
Mum Scarlett
At the end of the bed was a door, which led to the other side of the room, where they’d put a wardrobe, drawers and dressing table.
“She’ll be sleeping at the top and she still has her own privacy as it completely separates the two bedrooms,” Scarlett said.
“We are so happy with it and she is very happy with that.
“It’s no different to having a box room I don’t think.”
The side for her older daughter also had the bonus of having a large window.
“Just wanted to show you guys what my husband has been up to,” Scarlett added in the video caption.
“He has managed to use a bunk bed to cleverly separate the girls ages 1 and 6 bedroom.
“And I am in LOVE!”
She added that the children also “love their new rooms”, but the one-year-old’s side “isn’t finished yet” and she’s still sleeping in a cot in her parents’ bedroom.
However, the comments section was almost immediately filled with trolls weighing in on the new rooms.
“There’s be a row if I was the youngest daughter,” one wrote.
“She’s in the hallway to the older daughters bedroom. No.”
“No because why is one decorated so nicely and the other looks like a under stair storage room?” another asked.
“Doesn’t even look like a bedroom!”
“Younger daughter’s bedroom gives off Harry Potter vibes – no wardrobe or no desk like the eldest,” a third commented.
IF YOU'RE fed up with your toddler refusing to go to bed, then keep reading.
A child health expert has revealed the five steps you need to take to calm your kid down for a good night’s sleep.
Dr Kaylene Henderson spoke to Nine Honey about what to do if your toddler just won’t seem to settle for the night.
Each child is different and needs a different amount of sleep depending on their age, but these easy steps can make the evenings a little easier for parents.
Just like adults, children need enough time to wind down before being put to bed.
One step to take is to ensure they have enough time to properly wind down after a busy day.
The expert recommends one to two hours to transition toddlers into bed time.
And it’s just as important that parents take the time to wind down and be more present to help toddlers feel calmer.
Dr Henderson explains: “Our children are like barometers of household tension after all.
“If we want our children to wind down, we need to make an effort to switch off – from our phones, our work emails and from the many other sources or distraction competing for our attention.”
We’ve all been told to turn our screens off before going to bed because the blue light stops our brains from producing melatonin, our body’s sleep hormone.
So the expert suggests turning it off 60 to 90 minutes before bed to ensure children get a good night’s sleep.
Music and meditation can also help get your child into the land of nod claims the expert.
She adds that slow-paced music, of around 60 beats per minute, can help their breath, heart rate, brain waves, and relax their muscles.
“There are also lovely guided meditations developed specifically to help young children to get to sleep at night.
“Headspace for Kids dedicated section on sleep that is customised to three age groups: five and under, six to eight and nine to 12 – and you can try it for free,” she adds.
Finally, Dr Henderson recommends sticking to a nightly routine every night to help your toddler drift off easily.
When children know what to expect every night they find it easier to relax, and of course, fall asleep.
One of the best ways to do this is with a bedtime story.
She adds: “Remember, the goal is to transition our little ones towards sleep, so bedtime stories tend to be the perfect tool, in the perfect place.”
To which Scarlett hilariously replied: “My one year old does have a wardrobe but when I asked her if she wanted a desk to do her writing on she declined… strange thing for a one year old to decline I think.
“Baby Potter likes to be contrary!”
Scarlett also revealed in the comments that the room divide was a “temporary” solution, as they would be moving by the time their youngest reaches two and a half years old.
“It’s giving Harry Potter,” someone else sighed.
“I had a windowless bedroom growing up, super depressing,” another wrote.
While someone else commented: “My family did this to my room when I was young I was the youngest I really resented my big sister for it it was like I was the outcast.
“I had no window, it was vile.”
“One has natural light, second has Harry Potter style room,” another agreed.
Others defended Scarlett and her husband, insisting they’d made fantastic use of the room they had.
Doesn’t even look like a bedroom!
TikTok commenter
“This looks and is amazing! The comments are ridiculous,” one wrot.
“Their own space is the point, not the size.”
“You have done a great job..giving them their own private space … WELL DONE …” another agreed.
“Sooo many negative comments by other mamma’s it’s unreal,” a third said.
“Well done it looks fab – better than what a lot of kids have to sleep in.
“Once your girls are happy that’s the main thing!”
“I’m shocked by some of these comments ! But thank you,” Scarlett replied.
“Ohh my goodness the negative messages, it’s amazing!” someone else wrote.
“I think it’s fab, you’re all happy that’s all that matters, well done dad!”
“That is an amazing idea! So well thought out and clever,” another said.
“Two very lucky children to have such nice rooms.”
While someone else praised the parents, saying: “This is brilliant. I love how people are being so clever with space now.”
