Having a new baby is a huge transition in anyone's life~any parent and especially if you have a older child. The adjustment for a older sibling can often be difficult, you can prepare by doing some simple things with the "new sibling".
Explain what changes could happen when the new baby arrives. Tell him or her about the crying, diaper changing and attention that you will have to show the new baby.
Make sure to reassure your child that they are loved and no one is taking their place. Give more hugs and love then normal and include the sibling in activities such as shopping for new baby items, appointments with the Doctor and baby name choosing
Let the older sibling know it's OK to get frustrated sometimes and that parent's get frustrated too. Just make sure they know to vocalize their issues or problems and how they are feeling.
Make sure that your older child/children know that their help will be needed and appreciated. That is what a family is for. Explain what hard work having a new baby is and that all need to pitch in to make the house tranquil.
Set "dates" with your older child without the baby. Go to the movies, go to lunch or spend some time reading or coloring. Make sure to get a sitter or or friend to watch the new baby so that this special time is just between you two (or Dad too). This is probably one of the most important things in the transition process.
Don't just shop for the new baby. When going out for diapers, pick up a coloring book or something special for the other brother or sister. You don't have to spend a ton of money making him or her feel special. Maybe write a special note and put in the older sibling room or draw him or her a picture with you two doing something neat.
Tiny Dimples has wonderful sibling gifts~sibling gifts that can be given when you come home from the hospital or have ready when you leave for the hospital. Let the older sibling pick out a special gift for new baby too~maybe a special Baby Brother T-shirt or a personalized Sister Shirt.
A precious New Sister T-shirt would be precious, pair with a matching Tutu for the extra princess feel.
A wonderful personalized lunch box might be just the thing for the Big Sis Gift or Big Brother Gift. A great Bubble Gum lunchbox or for the older brother, a Blast Off~ Personalized Lunch Box
.A Little Picaso "I'm The Big Brother" Coloring Book Gift Set would be nice too and keep them busy while you are taking care of the little one.
A great gift for a little girl going through the new baby blues might be her very own baby to take care of ~ the Alise Kinders Rag Doll Made in USA by Granza is a precious ragdoll that comes with an internet key-code to join the educational online Adorable Kinders eSchool.
Having a new baby is so stressful on everyone and making the transition is so important in your home. Resentment, jealousy and anger can build up in the older sibling so make sure that you think your thoughts out when getting frustrated so that you don't have to end up doing damage control later on.
So, enjoy the time, get good sleep and troubleshoot any issues early on when preparing for the new baby in the family.
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