How much of an age gap is there between your children?

Question

My son is 1. We'd like to have another child some day, and I'd like some insight from parents with more than one child.

It seems like 2 to 3 years might be a good length of time, because the older sib can walk and communicate more clearly by then; they could also help out if they were moved to do so.

Thanks for taking a minute to answer! :)

Answer 1

Mine were born as follows:
6/99
4/02
9/04

The age gap works great for us.

The only draw back is that it has felt like as soon as I get one potty trained, here comes another! lol! :-)

My oldest helps alot with the baby, but didn't as much with the middle child. I think he was just too young. My middle child helps alot with the baby as well. Both always would bring diapers and play with him, etc. Of course, they also put the baby up to things, too. This weekend, they dressed him up like a princess. Complete with tiara and make-up. It was hysterical.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Well my son will be 9 this March and my daugther will be born June 3rd. They will have a 9 year gap between them. At first I was not to happy about having another child that far apart but once I thought about it, it will really work out.

I can still go to all my son's games and things without having to divide my time and then my son will be going to college and my daughter will be in the age where she will want to do things and I can spend the same amount of time with her as well.

Answer 3

I have a two year and four month gap bewteen two boys. It was hard at first but really mellowed out when my older son turned three. A lot of independence comes with turning three and I think that if I were to have a third child, I would plan for a 3 year age difference between it and my second.

Answer 4

My kids are 10, 9, 4, 3, 2 and 9 months. So the gap inbetween each one works out to be 12 months, 4yrs 10 months, 15 months, 18 months, 16 months.

When I saw how well my first two got along I was done having kids but knew that if I had evern had anymore that they would need someone about 1 yr apart so that they had a playmate too.

it works out nicely. We all go on events, Theme parks (disney), bowling, shopping, swimming.

Answer 5

I have 2 kids and they are 11 1/2 months apart. First born 7-10-04 and the second 6-29-05. Almost a year but not quite. They are the best of friends. When they are apart during the day for daycare, they can't wait to see each other.

Answer 6

I have 3 children, 2 boys age 8,7, and a daughter age 3. 2-3 years is definetly a great idea for the age gap. My boys help out so much with my daughter. They fight alot because of the little one trying to get in to all of their things but it definetly has its benefits. When i had my second son, my first one wasn't even walking yet. so i would say it is very hard when the ages are so close.

Answer 7

I don't have any children but my niece and nephew are 14 months apart and my younger brother and I are 17. Now my older brother and i are 3 years apart. My husband and his sister are 2 years and her girls are about 3-4 years apart. I think 2 years apart would be good.

Answer 8

My two boys are roughly 6 years apart. The age difference (I think) is great. The 6 year old can entertain himself if needed, and actually likes helping(getting a diaper, playing with baby). My mom had my brother and I about a year apart and said it was hard with us being so close in age. And having a few years between them, you get some quality time with both of them while they're young. Best wishes to you!

Answer 9

There was deliberately 3 years between my two boys. It does help when one can walk and talk while the other is being carried. Our daughter is 4 years younger. She was an unplanned pregnancy. But works about the same. She is seven years younger than the oldest but, he is crazy about her. And she knows how to manipulate (at age 2) both of her older brothers to get what she wants.

Answer 10

i have a 5 yr old and an 8 month old. I love it this way because babies are demanding, even at 2-3 yrs old. My son can get his own snacks, take his own bath/shower. He can fed himself and clean up his mess afterwards.Gives me the chance to make sure the baby is ok and not stretch myself too thin. He can even help me get diapers, wipes, feed her and play with her so i can clean and whatnot. I think 5 yr difference is perfect. They are too far apart in age to really fight with each other, but close enough to play and love each other