27 month age gap, whats it like?

[tracynben]

hi ladies, ben will be 27 months old when baby is due(another boy).
I was just wondering what the age gap is like at that age, im guessing by that age mosst toddlers are talking a lot more, and more willing to help and understand?
Im glad its not now, 22 months, as hes being very clingy to me at the mo, but who knows.
he knows what babies are, and shouts baby when he sees one.
tracy xxxxx

[~mia&ryan~]

We have a 27 month gap with DD and DS. For us its great. But DD has always been a real nurturer. She likes to help take care of others, always has. So I dont think their would have been an issue at any age. The only thing that can be trying is DD trying to help do everything. She wants to change his nappies, bath him and breastfeed him! So gets so sad when she can't! She does have her baby boy doll that she carries around with her and copies what I am doing with DS.

Just make sure you have lots of things to keep them occupied when you are feeding etc. Play doh and drawing in a high chair is great because they cant escape! Also don't tell him how lucky he is to have a little brother, tell the baby they are lucky to have him as a big brother.

[RAAFMummy]

i had a 22mth age gap with my second. Its normal for them to be clingy as they now there is a big change ahead.
At first you will need alot of patience this can go two ways Ben dislikes sharing his mum or he loves the baby too much.
Either one they grow out of it and encourage him to help,no matter how small.
My daughter helped and didnt talk much at the time,but understood.
We went on and had a third 17mths apart with 2ND, it cant be that bad if we want four. Yes there are days your pulling at your hair and others it brings so much joy..CONGRATS:yelclap::laughing::shakehands:

[maorimama]

I found a 21mth age gap between our first two worked well for us. DS#1was very independent which made things alot easier. I just made sure that at feeding time I had activites for him to do - books, puzzles, drawing and that he was included in the excitement that a newborn brings.
Making special time for your oldest without baby is very important.