My husband and I have a 14 month old daughter, and we want another one but I was wanting to wait until she was atleast 2 before the babys born, so what do you think is a good age between kids??
2006-11-17 04:12:56 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I have a cousin, all her kids are 3 years apart. Seems like a good spacing.
2006-11-17 04:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My brother and I were just over 2 years apart and only 2 grades apart. I always thought it was a great amount of space between us...My husband and I even wanted to have our kids about 2 years apart also. We ended up having our second baby 2 years and 10 months after our first, and now I realize that our daughter has adjusted very well to the new baby, is old enough to help some and wants to help, and is starting to be old enough to understand pretty well that the baby is fragile and she needs to be gentle when giving him hugs and kisses. So, were happy with the spacing.
2006-11-17 04:52:07 · answer #2 · answered by JordanB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First ask yourself some serious questions: Do you want 2 in diapers, bottles, and both still needing your assistance with dressing and things of that nature.????
At least 3 years is a good space.
Think about activities you might want your children involved in when they get a little older...like school, dance, sports, and etc.
We took this into consideration and it made a huge difference. When my son was 3 and a half we had our second child. He was a great help and was mentally prepared for the baby. When we had our 3rd child the oldest was going on 10 and our middle was 6 1/2. They sooo loved the baby. We felt each child was grounded and knew they were loved and had bonded before the other child came into our family. When your child knows they are loved and wanted, they have self confidence and they can conquer the world.
2006-11-17 04:32:50 · answer #3 · answered by kymmy_kins 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had 2 kids 11 months apart.. and there is 10 years between my oldest and youngest.
Two year olds are jealous types don't have them them.
Either have them earlier than 2 or later than 6 years old. Cause before 2 years they will just think they were always around and after 6 years old they will be going to school have their own thing going on.. and you will have time with the baby without jealousy starting.
2006-11-17 04:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really up to both of you. If both feel ready to bring in another little one and ready for all those sleepless nites. You know all the good things that come along with an infant. It's dif. for everyone, some people wait about two yrs to three to have their next one so they can have each other and grow up together. For me personally, I waited 10yrs. I have a 10yrs old soon to be 11 in January and I have a 7mth old, who will be 1yr old in April 2007. Do I regret? No. Alot of people that know me are just surprise that I waited so long since my husband and I have been together for 14yrs now (we were very young when we got together). Under the circumstances it was the best way for us. If you think about it, both ways have it's good and bads. Well, good luck on whateve you decided to do but don't stress about it. It's all worth it in the long run. Babies are just so cute and lovable..
2006-11-17 04:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by Strawberry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 years would be good. I have 3 kids aged 8, 4 1/2, and 2 1/2.
2006-11-17 05:51:04 · answer #6 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its whatever you feel is best for you. some parents like their kids to be around 1 1/2 to 2 yrs apart while others like them to be farther apart. My son is currently 3 1/2 and I have another child on the way due in january so they will almost be 4 yrs apart. I just felt that was best for us because he is potty trained so itll save costs on diapers (cause they are indeed expensive), and also he is more independent and can communicate with us a lot better so we can focus a lil more on the baby yet still be able to understand what our son's needs are without guessing.
2006-11-17 04:17:48 · answer #7 · answered by clubsandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait until the first is out of diapers.
Unfortunately, my daughter has a 15 month old and is due with twins in May. She will have 3 under age of 2. Yikes!!!
2006-11-17 08:27:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY boys are 2 years and 1 month apart. It all worked well for us One was off the bottle and in a big boy bed and potty trainging when his little brother came along. Then little man was off the bottle and in a big boy bed and potty training when his brother was off to kindregarten. They are close enough in age to have mutual interests and friends. They play well together, always have. I think it depends on how your life goes, I was a stay at home mom until my little guy started frist grade full days. They boys father and i have since divorced and he recently had a baby with his new wife, my kids are now 9 and 11 and love helping with their sister, so having a bigger age gap has its benifits as well.
2006-11-17 05:02:43 · answer #9 · answered by skylark455st2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I think 2 years is a good distance apart, but you do what you feel. My oldest 3 years, 11 months, my 2nd is 2 years, 2 months, and my baby is 5 months.....It's working just fine for me except now the 2 older ones egt into trouble together so it's double the trouble, but it's all good.
2006-11-17 04:39:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can Dads answer too? My two boys are 21/2 years apart and they were and are very close, my sister and I are 4 years apart and we are not. I think 2 years is ideal, 3 years on the edge, if you want them to experience the closeness that being at lifestages at the same time can bring.
2006-11-17 04:30:06 · answer #11 · answered by marvingray 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋