Considering a Second Child? 6 Pros & Cons of Waiting! by Mei Marcie

If you’re thinking about a second child, here are six pros and cons of a longer age gap! 

Pros: 

• More time with the first child. 
• Higher expenses incurred during infant and preschool years can be staggered. 
• Less sibling rivalry. The older child may have his own interests and even be able to do simple baby-care responsibilities. 

Cons: 

• Declining fertility with age. 
• Difficulty with time management (i.e. different schools, classes, etc.). 
• “Starting over” with a newborn may be harder when you're older. 

But the best gap is the one that suits your family!