Best amount of time between babies

Hey, my LO is currently 8 months old. Just wondering how long would be the best age gap before having another? He’s just started sleeping through so not thinking of trying yet but would like to know peoples opinions!
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I only have the one my wee girl is 4 months but I told my partner, even know I’d love to have another baby, I think at least a year before getting pregnant again is ideal. That just as by the time I would have the baby my wee girl would be almost 2 and be that bit older so I’d have the time to look after the baby as I wouldn’t have to juggle to bottles or a spoon and bottle. But again it up to each person individually what’s right for one person may not be for you. If you and you partner feel like it’s the right time and yous are in the right place finacaly and emotionally to then maybe yous could consider maybe trying again. X

I got pregnant when my little girl was about 14 /15 months and my little boy was born 5 days before her second birthday. He is 4 months old now. It's been great, I think she was old enough to learn about another baby coming into the family but also not old enough to be jealous and understand that part . She still wanted to do her own thing and loved to give him cuddles. She is only now a little bit clingy when he gets more attention. Also it was nice that it wasn't that long ago so I still had everything and remembered most things and didn't need to buy a lot of stuff. I've heard from other mum's the older they are the more they might feel rejected but as above comment everyone has different views and all age gaps have their own ups and downs. Hope that helps xx

I always said when my son is 2 I want to try for another but now I’m kind of leaning toward when he goes to preschool

Personal preference, I would say at least 18m to 2yrs. We waited until my first was potty trained and out of diapers - just easier to not have 2 sets of diapers around the house and my elder is so much more independent now (can get in the car and buckle his car seat etc), so he is a little helper!!

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