We have a 2.5 year difference between DD and DS and to me that was perfect. Gabriella was at an age where she wasnt as reliant on me and I could focus quite alot of attention on Alex. She was also toilet trained and sleeping in a big bed already (so we didnt have to move her to make way for baby) and this all made things alot easier.

They still play fantastically together and are the best of friends. When one hurts themselves and cries the other automatically cuddles them and starts to cry too - they are incredibally close. I think this has more to do with their personalities tho as opposed to the age gap.

We are hoping to aim for around the 2.5 age gap again with No 3 as it worked well for us the first time.