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What is the best age difference between kids?

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Is there an “ideal” age gap?

In Singapore, the birth rate of 1.17 recorded last year was the second lowest ever recorded. Despite these numbers, some brave parents are decided to have a second kid. So, what is the ideal age difference between two children?

There are usually two ways of thinking: those who decide to return to diapers as soon as they left them, and those who prefer to wait for a few years before going back to them. Then what is the best configuration?

Well, everything depends on what you are looking for your family, use the advantages and disadvantages of each gap! You must first and foremost manage the situation of a single child before considering a second child and take the necessary time to recover from your pregnancy.

A small difference in age: between rivalry and complicity

The most common configuration is between 2 and 4 years of gap between two children. There are numerous advantages and inconveniences common to a difference in age of one year and of three years, but there are some nuances to be brought.

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

And the life with children at the distant ages?

Beyond 6 years apart, your children will be able to watch over each other.

Advantages:

Inconveniences:

The important, it is that the parents respect the differences of their children, by encouraging them in their uniqueness and by keeping moments favored with each of them.

Are you expecting a second kid? Which gap will you prefer?

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