Age gap

I have a little girl who turns 3 next month. I had a late miscarriage this year (baby would be due end of June) we’re hoping to try again soon but our little girl will be over 3.5 years old at the earliest when we do have another baby and I’m worried the age gap will be too big….

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My son was 3 years 4 months when his sister was born and it's a lovely age gap. He understands more and can be really helpful. I'm 5.5 years older than my brother and we get on great. My husband is 18 months older than his brother and they barely talk. I don't think it's the age gap that matters, it's whether your children's personalities are compatible with each other

By the time my little girl arrives my son will be 15yrs old, so I wouldn't worry 😂

There's almost 6 years between my 2 girls and they're best friends 💕

My younger sister is 4 years younger than me. We have the biggest age gap between all us siblings yet we are the closest, so I wouldn't worry!

My kids have an almost 4 year age gap. I think it’s a perfect age gap. My brother and I were 6 years apart and we rarely played together.

My older sister is my Irish twin and our baby sister is 13 years younger, we’re so close the three of us 💞

Mine are 16, 10, 3.5 and 2.5 months. Age gaps are just a number! It’s act petty nice having them spaced apart more!! My sister and I are 6 years apart and we are best friends!

My eldest was 3.5 when my youngest was born, and honestly they’re like best friends now. It took a little while but they’ve got there.

My son was 8.5 when my daughter was born And let me tell you how magical that is! It’s honestly the most beautiful bond and relationship ever!

My friends kids are all close and they have a variety of age gaps. Eldest is nearly 12 and youngest step kid (not hers) is a year old. The eldest loves all their siblings and plays with them all despite the age gap. It just depends on the kids. I remember in primary they had a scheme for year 6 to help reception adapt to school so you'd go and have lunch and lunch break with them. I loved it so much they let me stay (I was also being bullied so I didn't want to be with my keystage). I loved playing with the younger kids, it was soo much fun.

We have 3 kids. The two oldest are 2.5 years apart. My oldest is 8 years older than our youngest and our middle one is 5 years old. They're all close to each other and have great relationships. I'm the youngest of three with a 5 and 2.5 year age gap between me and my brothers. We are not close at all and never have been.