Are my kids too far apart in age?

Question

Two girls. One is 5 and one is a newborn.

Answer 1

I don't think so I'm 28 and my sister is 40 so at least there is not that much of a gap  

Answer 2

Nope.

My oldest brother is 25, then my next brother is 19, I'm 15, and my little sister is 10. It works out fine for us, and I think there is less arguing than if we were all 1 year apart.

Answer 3

No

Answer 4

No i think thats a real good age. That way your older daughter can help you and learn how to care for a little newborn.

I was 12 when my brother was born lol....Can you say "built in babysitter?"

Answer 5

Of course not.  The age difference is totally up to what is right for you and your family.  Your daughter will probably love being a big sister and she'll be able to help you with the baby as well.  Just make sure to give her a proper amount of attention, because she's at a prime age for jealousy issues.  Also ask visitors to pay your daughter a fair amount of attention before fussing over the baby.

Answer 6

why would age be an issue?

I am sure your 5 year old loves to help you get her little sister ready and its probably easier for you to with the help.

I wouldnt worry, I am 4 years younger than my sister and dont think it made much difference, just meant I could borrow all her cool clothes and get a slap from her when she found out :) it was gr8 fun...

Answer 7

Not at all, im going to try for another one when my daughter gets to be around that age, she is only 13 months right now.

I think it gives them their seperation from being sisters. My brother used to follow me everywhere when we were kids he used to come to my friends houses with me and it got really annoying (we were only  year apart) so if the kids have a little age gap then they will have two different sets of friends instead of the sharing the same ones..

Answer 8

No I think that's fine.  It could be a lot worse!  My friend and her bro were 12  years apart!  Opps ;-)

Answer 9

my son was 5 when my daughter was born for me is was a perfect age gap. 3 yrs later i had another daughter.That too was a good age gap

Answer 10

that is the perfect age your oldest should be going to school soon and should be out of diapers also if you know what you are doing she can help you out get diapers and wipes answer the phone hold the baby(supervised) pick up after herself and whatever else you feel she can do. Just remember not to act like the baby will break include her in your daily routine so that you don't make her jealous or make her feel left out

Answer 11

my sister is 19

i am 12

and my yougner brother is 10

Answer 12

No, its ok...I am 5 and 6 yrs old than my 2 half brothers...we get along good...but I personally want to be out of the diaper/baby stage at the same time...than have a big gap

Answer 13

does it really matter at this point?

Answer 14

Children are born years and years apart all the time. In fact, my first cousin, who is 15 (like me), has an older sister who will be 22 soon. They are extremely close, and the older sister actually helped out "Kelsey" until she graduated from high school and to college. Even now though, she finds ways to help her out.

So, I really don't see what 5/6 years is really that big of a deal. I mean, maybe if one was 25 and you had a newborn it might be weird, but it's just five years. The hardest part about managing them is going to be the maturity level. Whenever you're youngest is 5, your oldest will be 10; when the youngest is 10, your oldest will be 15. Etc.

Answer 15

No that's just fine i have a 15 year old 6 year old and I'm 6 weeks pregnant i found with such a age gap with mine while the older one was at school i could spend more time with my younger daughter

Answer 16

No way. When they are about 12 and 17 they will be great friends and confidantes, most likely. Also when they are adults. As children they may not play together as much because of their age difference and developmental stage difference.

On the other hand, my kids are 12, 15, and 5, and the older ones spend more than a fair amount of time playing (mostly on the computer) with their younger brother.

Answer 17

yes me and my bro r 6 years -and i am always very  bored and stuff -and i dont have anyone to talk to- and it feels like im an only child- it HAS i mean ever since he became aaa TEENAGER- dun dun duuuunn lol seriously but why do u ask?

Answer 18

Not really.

I'm 18.

and my brothers 7.

Now that's far apart!

Answer 19

not really

my brothers  24

and im 17

Answer 20

not at all. that is what i had. They tend to fight alot when they are 10 and 5! lol. which is how old they are now. but its the perfect age when the baby is small just watch out for jealousy from the older one.  

Answer 21

no my mom and her sister are a 8 years apart. when i was born my aunt was in high school still :]

Answer 22

Hey

I think thats perfect, because one of them will be off to school making it a little easier around the house during the day to look after your newborn. You can also spend quality time with your baby but also have time to help your older daughter with her school work and talk about her new friends that she is bound to make! :)

Brooke x

Answer 23

my brother and me are 14 years apart and hate each other!