Preparing Siblings
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Preparing My Daughter for a Sibling
Asked by A.G. from Reading
on June 25, 2007
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My daughter is 22mos old. I am currently 23 weeks pregnant, due October 22. My concern is, how do I prepare my daughter for the new arrival. There is still so much ...
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- I had the same problem with my daughter. In fact My daughter turned 2 in March of 2005 and my son was born in October of 2005. So we pretty much have the same time s...
- I read a lot of books to my daughter about childbirth and being a bg sister. I also did a lot of playing with her when it comes to dolls and taking care of babies. S...
- I have a slightly different perspective on this due to my most recent experience. My kids are adopted and I only had 4 days to prepare the entire family for a brand n...
Son Not Happy About Possibly Getting a Baby Sister
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on March 2, 2010
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Hi!
So my 4 year old son is definitely not thrilled with the idea that I could be having a girl with this pregnancy. He has an older sister, and really wants a baby b...
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- Hi A., I wouldn't worry about what your son is saying. My son didn't want a baby AT ALL!! I would just say that the baby will be coming in a month, then weeks, an...
- I would not worry about it and would not make a big deal about it now. It sounds like you have a bit more time to go so more than likely in a few months he'll be think...
- Hi A., My oldest daughter wanted a boy as well. She had already named him John. When baby Lydia arrived she continued to call her John for about three months. She w...
How to Tell a 19 Month Old That She Will Be a Big Sister
Asked by L.S. from New York
on April 12, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I was looking for some advice. My daughter has been a delightful baby and little girl. She is very loving and funny. My husband and I both speed all our time...
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- hi L., and congrats. my 1st 2 kids were both about that age when the next came along. i wouldnt offer more info than she can handle. just tell her she is getting a new...
- Hi L., Congratulations on your pregnancy! There really is nothing you can do to prepare a 1 1/2 year old for what it means to have a baby. She is a baby herself. E...
- First, congratulations! Your daughter is too young to understand what a sibling will bring, but you can help ease the transition by giving her some responsibility...
How Do I Prep My 20 Month Old for the Arrival of Her Little Brother?
Asked by A.W. from Austin
on June 14, 2008
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Hello All,
I was hoping to get some info on how I can prep my 20 month old daughter for the arrival of her little brother. My Mother keeps telling me to get her a ba...
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- The baby doll is a great idea. I did this with my son. He was not into babies either. I got one of those life sized ones and a toy high chair (with the food, bottles, ...
- The best thing you can do is to talk to her about the new baby. However, I have found that even kids that do not particularly care for dolls enjoy baby doll strol...
- just srart talking to her about her getting a new babt brother,she is going to be a Big sister ,and will help mommy when he comes home,tell her an let her feel youtumm...
Seeking Sibling Advice
Asked by M.B. from New York
on June 13, 2007
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My daughter is 4 and was very excited to be haveing a new brother coming. But now that hes here, shes become a terror. She throws things, yells for no reason at all ov...
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- My girls are 4 years, three months apart, and I remember it very well. First of all, do NOT call the baby the "NEW" baby. It implies that she is now the "OLD" baby, a...
- Hello M., I feel for you, My husband and I have just gone down that road. I have a 3 year old daugter and just had another baby girl in February. My daughter was ...
- Hi M., I just came across your request. I can identify with you. I have a 3 yr. old and an 18mo. old., both girls. When I was expecting my second child I didn't kno...
Videos to Prepare Siblings for New Baby?
Asked by J.L. from Sacramento
on November 17, 2011
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A friend of mine is looking for some videos to show her 11 year old son, to prepare him for their new baby. Does anyone know of any family appropriate videos (sans bre...
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- By 11 years old, he really does not need a video. He knows exactly what to expect. Really do not think he needs a video. I am sure some of his friends have infa...
- Those kinds of things are usually aimed at very young children who don't really understand or "get" what a baby is and what it means to the family. I'm pretty sure th...
- What??? He's 11, rest assured he knows a lot more than she thinks he does. Those lines of communication should have been in place years. Does she want him ...
Sibling Jealousy with New Infant
Asked by N.H. from San Francisco
on March 7, 2008
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Hi,
I'm wondering how any of you may have handled the jealousy issue of a 4 year old when a new baby is born into the family. My son was very gentle at first but now...
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- Dear N., Jealousy is such a strong emotion that even as adults we s deal with. I am a mother of three girls. Ten, six and two years of age. I don't feel children unde...
- My son was a little younger than yours when his sister was born, but we made sure he got one on one time with both parents every day. Most of the time with mom it was...
- Hi! it is really tough! My boy is 3.5 and my daughter is 16 months. It is actually going much better now, but it has been tough for a while. My son has gotten a lot o...
Any Advise on How to Prepare Twins on Upcoming Enrollment in Preschool?
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on July 11, 2008
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Hi Mama's!
I have my twins b/g signed up for preschool this fall (it will be their first time away from Mom 1/2 days) and I just wanted to get some advise on how to p...
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- My little guy (4)just had his first sleepover at his cousin's house. We were there for dinner and then my husband, daughter and I left. He was ABSOLUTELY fine until ...
- I'm going through the same thing with my three year old. She's not wanting to be away from mommy and daddy. I have just been taking her to the school to get her famili...
- Can you get them too the prescool before it stars to look around and see all the fun stuff and then do they have an open house day when the other kids will be there? ...
How Do You Tell a Child About the Arrival of a Sibling
Asked by M.R. from Charleston
on January 31, 2007
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Hi, my name is M.. I just found out a week ago that I am pregnant with my second child. I will also be getting married in April. So for my 5 yo, this will be a year...
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- Hi M., my name is A....And about 7 years ago I was in your place I was pregnant with my second child and my daughter was 6 years old and I didn't know how she would re...
- Hey M., I am sure you have already received a bunch of responses to your post. I will tell you what I have gone through. Both of my husband's kids from a previous ...
- Hi M., I have five children. I found that the more you make the baby "theirs" also the better it is. You tell her it's her baby,,,and how much the baby is going to ...
When Should We Bring Another Sibling into the Family?
Asked by T.D. from Minneapolis
on May 29, 2007
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I currently hav e an 11 month old daughter, (and a 10 year old stepson who doesn't live with us). I am looking for other mom's opinions on the best time to have anoth...
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- My brother and I are 15mos. apart and have always been buddies. Now my older brother is 4 years older and has always been jealous and just to far apart to get along.
- My kids are 25 months apart and I think it is an excellent age gap. The oldest is not too young or too old. She's able to help and play while I tend to baby. My hal...
- I think that it all depends on you. Different gaps for one family may not work for you. I got pregnant with the 2nd when my first was 13 months. So my children are abo...
