My husband and I are currently trying for baby #2 and have made sure our almost 5 year old knows he'll having a sibling. For a while he was just stoked that he'll eventually have a brother or sister, but now he's very curious about how babies are made/where they come from. Does anyone have suggestions for an age appropriate book we can read with him on this subject. I'm trying to find something that explains it thoroughly enough for his very inquisitive mind, but not too graphic for his age. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
The public library offers a book and video called "Where did I come from?" It has been around for years. I hop ethis helps.
There is a set of age appropriate books by Focus on the Family that will take you through the process of babies' birth. They are available through Christian bookstores. It gives just enough information and they do NOT come as a set so you can buy whichever age book you need.
We took our, at the time three year old son, to a sinling class at the hospital. It was awesome. They took us on a tour, showed where the baby will be born, took a picture of each child they could put in the baby's crib at the hospital, gave them a sibling certificate and more. They also showed a video, and my husband and I giggled at things like little kids. This may be an option for you. I think the class wold have been better for him had be been a lil older, but it was still good. Good luck!
Hi! I have read all of the responses given to you so far and they all seem to have some really great advice!!!! I would have to agree that HONESTY is the best policy! I have four kids and the two older ones have been through the process of my having my two younger daughters. If any of my kids have questions, we try to explain all of the answer using the correct terminology. And when they don't understand the words, we explain more. They usually just say "cool" and blow it off until the next time they want to get into discussion about it. I agree that any time there is a sexual question or where babies come from, it is a perfect learning opportunity for you and your children. I feel it is better to hear the truth from your parent than to hear it from others and have my children not feel comfortable with talking to me in later years when they are actually capable of understanding the entire world of sex, kids, and relationships. My goal is to have my kids come to me first before they get themselves into situations that may end up changing their lives forever! Good luck with what you decide to do! ~T.
We have a book called "The Usborne Flip-Flap Body Book", and my 4 1/2 year old son LOVES it. This book explains where babies come from, how food goes through your body to become waste, and how your five senses work -- in terms that a 4 year old can understand. You can buy this book from an Usborne consultant. If you don't know one, you could call mine. Her name is Shelley, her phone number is ###-###-####, and her website is www.love2readUsborne.com
I also have the Focus On The Family books for kids. Everything you need to know!
Check out It's So Amazing by Robie Harris. You can find it on Amazon.com and there are several good reviews of the book there.
I also have a 4 yr old and shes almost five.I also told her god put her baby sister in my belly so we could have someone else to love.And when the baby is big enough then god and the doctor work together to help the baby come out safely.Then she came up with how did the doctor get the baby out.I was stumped.I told her I didn't see that part because he puts a blanket over my belly,and then took her out.I let her know it didn't hurt since that was her next question.I also informed her that god doesn't put the baby in a belly until you are married to someone you love very much and that way the baby has a mommy and daddy.Now I'm tring to figure out how to explain why her cousin doesn't know his dad.They come up with so many questions don't they:)Good luck.
Hi J.,
I say be honest in your answer that your give him. Explain it in kid appropriate terms for his age.
My daughter asked me if babies came out of your butt, (she is 3 years old) I told her no, babies come out of your pp vagina when you are ready to have a baby. Her response to me was....she laughed and she went on about her day and back to what she was doing. I see it as this...when kids no matter what age ask you question of any nature and you shy away and feel imbarresed about it and giving them answers, you are laying the ground work for what will happen later in life, for instance when they are teenagers. My oldest will be 16 years old, we have an open line of communication and my husband and I have established this from the time he was little and could talk, it started then. He knows he can ask me any question and I will give him an honest answer, straight forward and if need be not sugar coated or beat around the bush about it.
We as parents say to our kids honesty is the best policy, I think this goes for parents as well. It's one of those pratice what you preach. Anyway just my opinion, W.
I had a 4 year old when i had my second baby, what worked for me was that i told my daughter that god came and put the baby in my tummy. And when he was done and ready to come out i would go to the hospital and they would help get the baby out. Just an idea.
When I was little my mom hd a book I think it was called "where do I come from" http://www.amazon.com/Where-Did-Come-Peter-Mayle/dp/08184... I remember enjoying it as a chile and it not being graphic.
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