Preparing Siblings
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How to Prepare My Son to Have a Little Brother or Sister
Asked by A.P. from Boise
on July 25, 2009
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I am expecting my second child in November and am wondering how to prepare my son for this change! He will be two years old in December. I am just wondering if you mam...
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- We just worked our coming little one into everything. We talked about him/her when we listed family, when we counted boys and girls, when we prayed, when we went some...
- we told the kids: Mommy has a little baby in her tummy. It starts out really tiny..and grows and grows...My tummy protects the baby until it's big enough to live outs...
- When I was pregnant with my son (they are two years apart) I went to the bookstore and bought two books for my daughter. One was called Before You Were Born by Jennif...
Prepare Attachment Parent Daughter for Birth of Sibling
Asked by E.P. from Los Angeles
on December 2, 2008
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I am planning on having my second baby at a birthing center and I would like to get advice on how to prepare my daughter for a new sibling and also to view the birth o...
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- My son was 22 months old when our daughter was born and he was not in the room because I ended up having a c-section, but in hind-sight I think that was good because I...
- My daughter was in the room with us up until the time of the actual delivery and she came back in right afterwards. We thought it would be too much for her to witness...
- I gave my son a teddy bear to change diapers, feed, put to nap etc. while I was pregnant so he knew what it would be like. A girl would do well with a baby doll!
Books, Ideas to Prepare Son with New Adopted Sibling
Asked by A.H. from Seattle
on August 21, 2009
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Do any of you have recommendations on books, toys (maybe even games) to prepare our 4 year old son for the birth & arrival of a little brother or sister? We will be a...
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- Contact your local hospital and see if they have a siblings' class. Even though you're not giving birth, the things that the 'big brothers and sisters' will learn and...
- Before our second baby was born we bought a book called My New Baby by Annie Kubler and started looking at it with our son. It's a cute and simple picture book showing...
- Go to your local librarian. He or she can find age-appropriate books for you that you can share with your son. Also parenting books that can give you ideas as well. ...
Books (Fiction) That Help Prepare Kids for New Sibling
Asked by L.L. from Cleveland
on February 4, 2009
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I am looking for recommended story books that help a young child prepare for a new baby. My son will be 20 months old when his new brother arrives and he loves books, ...
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- A book that I got for my daughter when we were expecting our second is called "I'm a Big Sister" by Joanna Cole. They also have "I'm a Big Brother" as well. I actually...
- My daughter was exactly 20 months when her little sister arrived as well! I got her the book "I'm a Big Sister" by Joanna Cole and they have an "I'm a Big Brother" as ...
- My boys are 22 months apart. We read I'm a Big Brother so many times before the second arrived I could probably still recite it from memory:-) I would recommend it.
Questions About Preparing Toddler for Sibling
Asked by C.G. from Decatur
on July 7, 2008
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I am 30 weeks PG with my second child and have a 1.5 year old son. He will be 20 mo. when the baby is born, and I have been trying to "prepare" him for the arrival of ...
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- My little guy was a little older when his sister was born, but we tried to prepare him by having him go through a little class that the hospital gave for older sibling...
- My daughter was 2.5 when her brother was born and we had (we thought) prepared her as best we could. She was very verbal and seemed to understand......however, she ap...
- My first two children are 13 months apart. I couldn't really do much with a 13 month old....except make a big deal that she was a big sister. She really could care les...
Becoming a Big Brother
Asked by S.F. from St. Louis
on November 18, 2008
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Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare my son to become a big brother? He has been an only child for 4 years and his world is about to drastically change.
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- Hello S., We had our daughter when my son was also 4yrs old. Big adjustment to being a Big Brother and having a new addition to the family! My son thought the wor...
- One thing we did was have the 'baby' give the sibling a present the first time they saw the baby in the hospital. Try to include them in everything from picking out o...
- My son just became a big brother. One thing that helped him was I bought a book (he loves books!) and wrapped it up very nicely. I brought it with me to the hospital w...
How to Prepare 14 Month Old for New Arrival
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on July 28, 2008
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Hi moms,
I've read everything I could find on the list about having a second so close to the first, and while I'm not too worried because I know it will all work out ...
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- My two are exactly 15 months apart. As the other moms said there really isn't much you can do to prepare your 1st born. We did the same as others and talked about ha...
- My 2nd & 3rd children are barely 17 mo. apart. My then 17 mo. old son was pretty clueless and didn't really care about a new baby sister in the house. We had read hi...
- it'll all be fine- being aware of his feelings is the best you can do- If he can grasp the idea of giving the baby a gift- that's always nice- but it'll all be perfect...
Moving & New Sibling
Asked by J.B. from Atlanta
on July 3, 2008
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Hi Moms!! My husband myself and my two year old son...well 2 1/2 :) have been living here my sons whole life. We are now moving back to our home town to be closer to f...
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- I got my daughter involved while I was pregnant, same age as your son, 2.5yr name Olivia. I brought her to my appoinments, she got to hear the heart beat and the dr ev...
- My husband, son, and I moved back from Africa to the US when my son was 20 months. A few months after that we had twin girls. When the girls were 6 months and he was...
- I think you son at that age will probably adapt faster than you Remember he hasa not started school which means he will be making new friends easily one he starts sch...
New Sibling
Asked by M.H. from Las Vegas
on May 3, 2008
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My husband and I have been talking about having another baby. I was just wondering how we prepare my 2 year old daughter for this? She loves babies, but she is used to...
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- M., Wait until you get pregnant. Then tell her she is going to have a baby brother or baby sister. Let her be apart of the pregnancy. My daughter even had a dress...
- Well, I am a chronic planner so I have pretty much raised my daughter to not rely on me as much, and I have her on a routine. Other than that, there isn't much you ca...
- I have 4 children and none of them had any jelousy issues. We told our kids as soon as we found out we were pregnant. (I do have to admit, when my oldest found out w...
How to Prepare 18 Month Old for New Baby
Asked by K.J. from Portland
on February 28, 2009
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We have an 18 month old son and are expecting a girl anytime in the next month. We have been talking about the baby for a while and he knows it is in my tummy, but I ...
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- We have a 20 month old and are expecting again as well. Our ped. suggested exactly what you're doing. Maybe make sure he feels the baby kick. When you're out and about...
- Hello! My kids are 26 mos apart, so not quite so close together, but I was given a few very good tips before my littlest one came! One is to have something for...
- My boys are 18 mo apart as well. Just remember the saying "this too shall pass"!! It is tough times. While nursing, my son would play with blocks, or cars. dumping...
