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“What is a good gap between children? My daughter is now 18 months old and we have been thinking about trying for a second bub. can any mums tell me about their experience and what has worked for them? Should we wait a while or is having them close together a good idea? Thanks”

Posted by Kirsty, 07/05/13

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  • Love our 4 year age gap, so 1st child out of nappies & likes to help.


  • Yes 3 year is a good and ideal gap


  • I had 18 month nd it was hard at first but now it’s alot better


  • In the long run, having them closer is better


  • ive got 2 and 3/4 and its pretty good. id prob say 2.5 yrs to 3.5 yrs


  • my daughters are 4 and 20 months old. I love the age gap between them. They play nicely together now and I can see how they will be best friends as they get older and look after each other.


  • My children are 3 years apart and I think it was a good gap for me as it gave me time with both alone while they were babies. I also loved that I didn’t have 2 in nappies at the same time or 2 needing bottles at the same time.


  • No one can really answer this but you, there are a pros and cons to small and large age gaps.


  • I feel 2-3 years is a good gap but it is a person choice really


  • I have just shy of 19 months difference between my two and its been great so far.


  • I found a 2 year gap good – that way they can grow up being reasonably close.


  • I think it depends on the individual and what you think you can cope with.


  • What gap did you decide?


  • I have 13 years but I don’t recommend it. And would you believe they still fight. But miss two wins and miss 15 yells out for help thy her sister is hurting her.


  • Great gap! But in saying that my sis and I are bout 6 apart n we are really close!


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