What is a good age gap between baby #1 & baby #2?

Question

My son is 6 months old. I realize it would be to soon to have another baby. But what is to close & to far of an age difference.

What was the logic you used spacing your pregnancies & children.

Answer 1

whatever is best for you is the best spacing. If you think getting pregnant now is too soon, then what makes you think so? (just a thought provoking question for you, not an accusation or judgment...)

I personally couldn't handle two kids in diapers, but some women want them bang bang bang so they can play together with similar activities and the time off work is all in one quick chunk.

Answer 2

I think between 2 and 3 as i'm on my second and my first will be 2 just before the second and i see it's to close

Answer 3

I wanted my first daughter to be old enough that she was a bit more independant, but young enough that she and her baby sibling would have a chance at being close.

They are 3 years and 8 days apart.  I cant imagine them being any closer in age!  Its nice because my 3 year old can feed herself, dress herself, go potty, etc.  If I was still having to do all of those things for her, it would take away from my time with the baby, and just make everything a lot more work.  

I cant speak for how well they get along or anything, since my 2nd daughter is only 3 months old.  My older daughter adores her though, and loves to help out.  I think that for our family, 3 years was the perfect gap.

I've got a little brother who is 8 years younger than I am.  It was way too big of a gap when we were kids.  I ended up being more like mini-mom to him, rather than a sister.  Now that I'm an adult, and he is 14, we get along much better, but it was really hard when we were growing up.

Answer 4

18 -24 months

this way you get a little break and they will grow closer to each other.

Answer 5

A lot of ppl say 3 years... *sighs*... but really, it's up to you to decide.  I have two boys.. almost 3 and 1/2 apart exactly.  It's still kinda hard b/c my older one is still in pull ups... and he's jealous and still in his "3's" which often times brings babyfied fits and tantrums...*lol.  So, it brings some stress... but it's a decent gap...

Honestly...i'll wait till my 2nd is 4 or 5 till I have another!  *lol....

Answer 6

i say about 2 to 3 years..

having a baby right after one another isn't too wise because your first baby will feel left out once the other baby comes.. but since your son is already 6 months.. you shouldn't have much problem....   good luck!!!

Answer 7

I think two years is good. It is not two soon, and not two much age difference.

Answer 8

I think it depends on your preference really. Also what you as a parent can handle because in the end your parenting is more important than their age gap. typically its around 3 years i think.. although it can be as long as 10-15 years. I have 3 year old twins, they just turned 3 June 7th, I wanted to have another baby for awhile but knew it would take away from my parenting, but now they are at a wonderful age and great children.. we planned to have another in the fall but it happened a bit sooner, I actually found out were expecting another baby on my daughters 3rd birthday..

On the other hand me and my brother were 5.5 years apart and we never we close.. my husband is 8 and 10 years older than his brothers and its an interesting dynamic to see.. I also known people who have sibling's within a year of age.. and they have their issues as well.. so it really is different for everyone, mainly what your family can handle and wants.

Answer 9

about  1 to 3yrs is ok

we have a 5 yrold boy and 4yrold girl and one on the way.

Answer 10

one of the worst things as a child is not having a brother or sister who can relate and hang out with you. A year or 2 should be good and give you a bit of a break as well.

Answer 11

My daughters are 21 months apart.  So, I waited about a yr to get pregnant again. The girls are close enough in age to be play together and be friends...yet I waited long enough to give me a break between pregnancies and to give my first child some time with just her daddy and I for a year!  Good Luck!

Answer 12

i would say about 2-3 years just because you wont want to be tring to potty train two kids at the same time but all in all its up to you and your spouse

Answer 13

well it depends... cuz my mom had all 4 of us with in a year so we would all be close and be good friends... i'm the middle child and i'm 17 will be 18 in july my younger brother is 16 and will be 17 in august and my older brother is 18 going to be 19 in august. and my oldest sister is 20 going to be 21 in december. sooo kinda just how ever you want it. ! good luck!

Answer 14

Yeah, about 3 years is good. There's even been studies that say that families with kids spaced at around that point tend to be more stable. It's not so much that one child would be jealous of the attention given to the other; more so that it can be exhausting and stressful looking after two very needy young-ens. Around three they start to become more independent. Good luck!