Good age gap between children?

Question

This is for 2nd time mums who know. Thinking of having another and looking advice on best age gap.

Thanks,

T

Answer 1

it does not matter the still fight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

                                 good luck!!!!!!!

Answer 2

My boys are just over 11 months apart.  They are 1.5 and 2.5 years old right now and so far it has been great.  It is a lot of work, but two kids always is.  One advantage to having them so close together was that it was a very easy transition at home.  There wasn't any jealousy etc.  I had read in a book that 2-3 years is the most challenging time to introduce a sibling because that is a very selfish age and the older sibling doesn't take as easily to the new baby.  Every age gap has its advantages and disadvantages.  What matters the most is what works for you.

Answer 3

mine r 11 mnths apart but i wldnt recomend it its very hard id say 2yrs

Answer 4

There's three years between my brother and I. I'm not sure why but we didn't fight too much when we were younger. We're really close now and it's fun having a brother, especially one who has gone through everything before you.

I think three years between kids is good. I only have experience with my bro but we always had separate interests so we never fought over toys. We still did fight over the tv/computer/bedrooms but they were never too serious. He's always looked out for me and given me advice for school.

Answer 5

I think it really depends on you. Before I had kids and evan when I had my son I thought that 2 years was a good age gap because me and my brother are one and a half years apart and we are like best friends. I was evan trying to get pregnant around that time to have my kids close but I had a miscarriage. I am now finally pregnant with my second child and my son is going to be 4 years old when my baby is born. Now that I think about it it's going to be the perfect age gap because my son uses the potty on his own and he understands everything and he is very helpful so I know that when the baby is born he will help me with like bringing me things and such.  And if I would of had another baby sooner than maybe it would of been harder because my son would of been very jealous, and it would be like having two babies or twins! changing 2 diapers and so on. So now is the perfect time for him to have a little brother or sister.

Answer 6

Hi, there is a 2yr 3month gap between my son and daughter and there will be a 2yr 1month gap between my daughter and the new baby. I find that my son and daughter get along really well. I think it helps to get them involved in the pregnancy too, eg. talking, singing to & touching your belly. And also make sure you tell them all about the new baby brother/sister they will be getting and how they can help you look after it and when its big they can play together. Good luck hun xx

Answer 7

There is three and half years between me and my younger brother we argue all the time, even though we're 15 and 12. lol.

anyways, there is 7 years between him and our youngest brother and they fight ALL the time but i don't argue or fight with the little one cause there is nearly 11 years between us.

I guess they fight cause they're brothers? I don't know.

Answer 8

i had 4 in 5 years hard work but they all get on so well play lovely do fight but mostly get on its lovely to know that they never get lonely  or suffer lack of a playmate all into similar things at the same time too but i know that there is a downside to my situation that is there is a struggle to fit in one to one time but between me and my partner we manage it they are all doing really well in school and very popular mix well with other kids and don't have the problems sharing that some  not all only children do (i hadn't thought about that till the teacher pointed it out to me) i feel the hardest time is to have another while one is still under 2 can be hard under that but is lots of fun takes some organising but only you know if and when you feel ready for number 2 my sister is  4 months pregnant with her second eldest is just 9 months old she knew the day she gave birth that she wanted another  

Answer 9

well my son would be at least 5 before he had a baby brother or sister, he is 3 yrs 10 months now and we are trying for no.2 so would be 4 n a half or 5 by the time no.2 would arrive.  

Answer 10

There is 15 years between my son and my daughter !

It works really well I've got a built in baby sitter .x.

I had more energy and less money with my son and more money but a lot less energy with my daughter!

My friends however have 2 - 3 year gaps between their children

Sarah

Answer 11

HI I HAV A LITTLE GIRL WHO IS 17 MONTHS AND A 5 WEEK OLD LITTLE BOY HE WAS 6 WEEKS EARLY

Answer 12

I had mine 16-22 mos apart.  which was very stressfull on all of us to say the least.  I think 2 1/2 years is ideal.  They are willing to accept another member into the family easier at this age and are close enuf in age that they can be friends as they get older.  i have 4 children, all spaced rather closely, in hindsight a 2 yr gap would've been easier. At least to have the first out of diapers b4 the 2nd came.  At one time I had 3 kids in diapers!  I am the oldest of 8 all spaced 2 1/2- 3 years.  we are all close, but I have more of a motherly relationship with my youngest siblings.  

Answer 13

Me and my sister are 2½ years apart, and when we were little we fought A LOT!!! We also got on at times though. We had to share a room until I was 11 and she was 9, so that didn't exactly help things. However, now we have our own space, and because of being close in age we get on really well.  

Answer 14

2 + Y34RS :)  

Answer 15

NO GAP ONLY KEEP BETWEEN THE SAME AGE LISTEN TO ME CHILD

Answer 16

The only true best age gap is going to have to be based on your situation and what's ahead for you...My children are close in age, their ages are 9, 7, and almost 6.  So there is 22 months between the first 2 and 16 months between the 2nd and 3rd.  It is hard with them being that close, whether its the year or even 2, but once they start hitting school age it gets easier.  But I would consider what your accomplishments are wanting to be for the future.  And that should be part of the decision for when the next on is right.  Now I do believe if you were to wait til the 1st one starts school, you've given them alot of one on one, and having the next one then, you will be able to give them alot of one on one.  But it might be harder too for the first child to accept the 2nd because they are use to be the one and only.  I think too you have to consider the financial standing of where you might be as well.  With 2 very close in age, you are looking at tons of bottles, formula, milk, diaper wipes, and most of all DIAPERS.  I personally feel there is alot of circumstances you would have to consider, what's right for one couple may not be for the next.  But believe, there are times I have wondered....Are they too close, will I keep my sanity....But they are all in school, so it's not so bad...I just don't look forward to the highschool and teenage years, my girls chasing my son's friends, when they all want a car...Anyway, good luck...I hope you find what you're looking for...  

Answer 17

i think at least 3 years or more is best.  

my neighbor was 3 and a half when her sister was born and it was good because she understood what was going on better.  i told her many times that u dont ever fight, hit, or be mean to her sister, and they get along so well!  i would also tell her its ok, the baby needs lots of attention sometimes, but that someone will always be able to play with u.  

i think because of her age and ability to understand, that there were less problems with jealousy, and in return, she loves her little sister. all they do is play and run around together.  

i have also heard of parents planning a 4 year age difference so you don't have 2 kids in college at the same time. because if u have 2 kids in college, your paying double the tuition, and double dorm room stuff at the same time, so it just makes things easier.

Answer 18

5+ years

Answer 19

me and my younger sister are 2 and a half years apart. We used to always argue. But no matter what we were sisters. Also me and my older sister are 7 years apart and we get on well yeah sometimes think she can be annoying but i look up to her and want to grow up to be like her. Me and My older brother are 6 and a half years apart and we get on best whether it is do with gender i simply don't know.

Good Luckk x