Does it really matter at this age?

Question

My husband and i are living with my parents for a few years untill we can get on our feet. we have a 14 month old son and we all live in my parents basement (its a finished basement and is as nice as upstairs).

We feel bad about the size of our sons room its litterally big enough to fit is crib in and we have about a foot of walking space in the room.

my husband and i have our own bedroom right next to his and a living room down the hall. we are willing to make the sacrafice and move our stuff into the living room and not have a door (privacy) or nearly as much space as we did before

also the living room is where my husband spends most of his time and if anyone comes over thats where we entertain

my question is should we make the move so my son has a decent sized room, or should we just wait. I just feel so bad cause his room now is so small

Answer 1

I don't think it matters at his age. He's only 14 months old, he won't ever remember having such a small space. I understand why you feel bad but rest assured it makes no difference to him how much room he has in there.  

Answer 2

No, it doesn't matter to a 1 year old.  All he uses the room for is sleeping, and it sounds like there is enough space for that.  In fact, the lack of distractions such as toys and furniture (which can look scary at night) might not be a bad thing.  Some kids feel safer in small spaces.  If you feel bad about him not having enough space, give him a little part of the living room as his own play corner.  Make it cheerful and appealing with a soft carpet and some animal-shaped cushions or beanbags for him to snuggle in. Put his toys there.  You are good parents for wanting to sacrifice your own rooms, but he doesn't need that.  

Answer 3

not at that age he does no the different all they want and that age is love food you are doing the right thing dont let people tell you any different its all good

Answer 4

Don't go changing things around.  Kids get use to whatever they have, especially at that age.  They aren't comparing what they have with Johnny down the block.  As long as he has a play area, he is just fine.

Answer 5

Personally, if he has another place to play then I don't think I would. If you want him to do more than sleep in his room, then yes.

I truly don't think you should feel bad about it. Honestly, I think you and your husband need the space more.