Another Child

My daughter is two years old right now, and I am thinking of having another child soon, but I am not sure when would be a good time. Does anyone have any suggestions about how much gap you should leave between having children? Is there any ideal amount of time you should leave? Please give suggestions. Thank You.

Answer #1

A 2 year age gap is good. I had 5 years in between mine and I liked that because my first one went of to kiny and the baby and I got time to bond alone. She being older liked to help out with her baby brother and it was a good age gap when they were of a diferent sex. Saying that if you could pick the sex of your child having a couple close together would mean they always had someone to play with. My 2 are 13 and 8 now and they do play so its ok I guess. They have very diferent ideas on what to play though and that is what most arguments are about. My son actually wants to play polly pocket lol but she thinks she too old now lol.

Answer #2

There’s a 6 year age gap between me and my sister ( I’m 14, she’s 8 ) and when my sister was born, I was so used to being an only child, I didn’t react very well and apparently it took me three years to get used to her. There’s a 2 year gap between some of my cousins, and that works out fine, so I think 2 years is good.

Answer #3

im in the same boot like you . I have a 2, 4 and 1 year old so that closed to age makes it hard I would just wait intill your child is about 7 that way she is old enough to know that you are not favoring one over the other. And then when you old man is not home so would be able to help u . well good luck sweetie

Answer #4

oh and I didnt check to see who you were, I ussumed you would be a chick because girls usually ask those kind of parenting questions. but yeah all the samw stuff I said still applies

Answer #5

well theres really no exact age gap. its your decision as a mother when you want to have your kids and how far apart. therell probably be a little jelousy among the daughter and new child though…either that or shell be just as exited as you to get a new baby sister or brother! so a way to help her is try and make her understand or think that having a new baby is a good thing. but theres no reason why now isnt a good time. that way they can both grow up together and expirience the same things at a similar age (and hopefully wont feel left out)

Answer #6

I’d wait till you are older, seeing as you are only 18-years-old…

Answer #7

Well me and my sister are born only a few months apart and its good like that because were a lot closer, and we look pretty much like twins even though we arnt…any time is good but if you both want one now why not..while you still can get the baby bonus (if they have that there??? or unless its gone)…hmm yes but …whenever..

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