Having a baby is a big change for the whole family. Older siblings will be affected by the change from only children or younger children to older siblings, and have feelings about it, understandably so. I have previously shared four ways I think you can help prepare your toddler in his or her transition to big sibling.
Today, I am sharing ways to get them excited about the new baby’s arrival:
1. Let them know they are still super in your eyes! A super big brother or big sister set will be fun for them to show off their promotion to older sibling.
2. Let them wear their new titles proudly. New t-shirts to match their little siblings could help them feel included and special.
Big Bro T-shirt | Big Sister T-shirt
3. Read books about becoming older siblings, and about welcoming a new baby into the family.
4. Help them practice having a new baby around and being a big sibling with baby dolls. Research has shown “[d]oll play may provide a unique opportunity for children to practice social interactions important for developing social-emotional skills, such as empathy.“
5. Get them involved in the excitement when new baby arrives! These flags are a cute way for them to announce to family and friends that the baby has been born.
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