What are some advantages and disadvantages of having children relatively close together?

Question

Close meaning around 2 years apart

Answer 1

An advantage is that the kids would have things in common and would play together. A disadvantage is that it would be hectic at first.

Answer 2

Advantages are many... they are close emotionally, they are all into the same things (ie toys, movies, friends etc), the same places are fun to all of them. They always have a playmate, they keep busy with each other, the younger learns from the older like potty training and other things. Get all the diapers, 2 am feedings and stuff out of the way one right after another. Still have stuff left so you dont have to buy as much the second time around. Many more.

Disadvantage... can be hard to have more than one young one. You only have 2 hands to hold them from running away. Until they get to where they will stay with you on their own will, you have to go places that are stroller friendly, has buggies, or only when you have another adult to help. My kids are 2,3, and 5 and we are able to finally start venturing out to more places by ourselves because my youngest now can walk with us without having to be held or having me hold his hand. We have a great time now.

Answer 3

advantages would be they are closer in age and would have more in common while growing up. share friends and interests/toys/games/etc.

when they get older they will be more likely to be close as siblings  rather then those who are far apart in age.

hand-me-downs, baby items (cribs, bassinets, carseat) are not as out-dated and can be reused.

They are more likely to tell each others secrets (comes in handy when they are teens!!)

Disadvantage could be having more then one toddler at once!

jealousy and arguing - but that comes with children period.