{"id":104312,"date":"2021-02-01T08:55:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T13:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/104312\/preparing-kids-for-a-new-baby\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T15:14:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T20:14:12","slug":"preparing-kids-for-a-new-baby","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/104312\/preparing-kids-for-a-new-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing kids for a new baby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you already have a little one (or little ones) at home, a major step in your family&#8217;s growth&nbsp;will be telling them that they&#8217;ll soon have a baby sibling. Most children will deal with news of a new addition to the household with a range of emotion &#8211; it&#8217;s not uncommon for excitement and happiness&nbsp;to be mixed in with sadness, confusion, or jealousy. But you can help prepare your soon-to-be big sibling for the new addition in a wealth of ways, and help make the arrival of a new baby not feel so abrupt. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Explain that a new baby is on the way <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As you explain that <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> will soon be joining the family, it&#8217;s important to&nbsp;explain things to your little one in a way that they can understand based on their age:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul1\">\n<li><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Little ones younger than two: <\/strong>These little ones might not entirely understand the concept of a new baby, but that doesn&#8217;t mean you shouldn&#8217;t try to let them know about the changes that are about to take place in your family. As your belly is expanding, you can let them know that it\u2019s because a baby is growing in there. You might also have them talk to the baby or feel the baby kick. Another great option is to show them pictures of when they were a baby and talk about how they used to be even smaller. You can even read books about babies, families, and kids who are becoming a big brothers or sisters and talk about the ways in which what&#8217;s going on in the story is like what&#8217;s going on in your own family.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Children ages two to four: <\/strong>You can do a lot of the same things for\u00a0kiddos of this age that you might for younger children, but expect them\u00a0to understand what you&#8217;re saying a little better, even if some of the specifics are off &#8211; they might think you swallowed something funny as they watch your belly expand or imagine that the baby will just pop out to arrive. Little ones at this age might also be a little more upset about the prospect of sharing your attention with the new baby or how this will affect their role in the family. As you read books about babies, families, and siblings, and as you look at pictures of your little one in babyhood, you may be able to go into more detail about what it was like when they were born and what it will be like for them to be a big sibling. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s2\"><strong>School-age children: <\/strong>If you have a school age child who is soon going to be a big sibling, they\u2019ll definitely pick up on more and understand sooner that a new baby is on the way. You might also have to field more questions about just how the baby got into your belly and just how the baby will get out. Kids at this age might also display feelings of jealousy toward the new baby, but you can speak more clearly about all the great parts of being an older sibling, all the ways in which they\u2019ll be able to help, and all the perks that come with being an older kid. With older children, one thing to remember is that, even if they&#8217;re more mature than younger children might be at this time, they&#8217;re still pretty little, and this is going to be a big change. They&#8217;ll need your patience as they adjust to the idea a little.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Practice and prepare for <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span>\u2019s arrival<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There\u2019s no time like the present for your soon-to-be big sibling help prepare for <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span>\u2019s arrival. Again, this might mean different things for different ages:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul1\">\n<li><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Little ones younger than two: <\/strong>Your very little one could practice holding, caring for, and playing with a realistic looking doll &#8211; or even their favorite stuffed animals &#8211; as you talk about all the ways in which you\u2019ll care for the new baby once <span data-pronoun=\"they\" class=\"pronoun-they\">they arrives<\/span>, and how, as a big sibling, they&#8217;ll be able to hug, kiss, and be gentle with the baby. As new baby items make their way into your home or simply out of storage, you can talk about who they\u2019ll be used for, though your little one might just think they items are theirs and want to play with the items themself. They may even be able to help with\u00a0some simple setup for the new baby &#8211; or just pretend to be &#8220;helping,&#8221; which may very well undo some of your own setup but will still feel like important work &#8211; such as stacking diapers or putting clothes in drawers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Children ages two to four: <\/strong>Older children can do the same things younger ones can, though they may both better understand some of the ways in which they can help with the baby &#8211; and might really take to practicing and playing with their dolls &#8211; and also be jealous of the items and prep. Starting at this age you can also explain that the baby\u00a0won\u2019t quite be a full playmate when <span data-pronoun=\"they\" class=\"pronoun-they\">they arrives<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"s2\">, and will likely do a lot of sleeping, eating, and crying. You can also ask your little one to assist\u00a0with simple setup or to help in other fun ways, like by drawing a picture for the new baby or making something to decorate the baby\u2019s room.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s2\"><strong>School-age children: <\/strong>Kids of this age can help out even more.\u00a0They might also want to make something special for the new baby, but they may even be able to help paint, setup a playpen, arrange tiny clothes and accessories in a dresser, or &#8211; for particularly brave parents &#8211; choose a baby name! You can also tell your big kid about all the other ways in which they\u2019ll be able to help once <span data-pronoun=\"baby\" class=\"pronoun-baby\">Baby<\/span> arrives. This may help them feel really good and like they&#8217;re already able to play an important new role in the family as a big sibling. Just make sure this doesn\u2019t go overboard so they don\u2019t feel like they constantly have to fulfill the role of helper to get praise or attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Give, give, give!<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There&#8217;s a lot you\u2019ll want to shower your little one with, both before and after they become a big sibling. For kids of any age, the transition can be a little smoother if you give them:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul1\">\n<li><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Lots of love and attention: <\/strong>This is a time when it\u2019s very important to shower your soon-to-be big sibling with a lot of love and affection. When <span data-pronoun=\"baby\" class=\"pronoun-baby\">Baby<\/span> arrives, especially if you\u2019ll be breastfeeding, they\u2019ll have to spend a bit more time with your partner or other loved ones, so it can be great for them to get used to that now. Maybe that means dad puts your big kid\u00a0to bed or grandma and grandpa take them\u00a0out for a few afternoon adventures in the lead up to your due date. And everyone &#8211; you, a partner, other family members &#8211; will also want to make special time for your big kid that\u2019s for just them, both before and after baby. Before, you might find that this is just business as usual. But once the baby arrives, maybe it\u2019s a little bit of time first thing in the morning or during <span data-pronoun=\"baby\" class=\"pronoun-baby\">Baby<\/span>\u2019s naptime. This undivided attention and special bonding with your big kid can go a long way in helping them to know that you still love them just as much and nothing will change that. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Maybe a little gift: <\/strong>Even a little token can be a big deal. Maybe it\u2019s a book all about being a big sibling, a t-shirt that announces their new and very important role, or just some other tiny token that makes them feel special. You can give these gifts before the arrival or right in time for the big show. And you might even encourage loved ones who might be thinking of getting gifts for <span data-pronoun=\"baby\" class=\"pronoun-baby\">Baby<\/span> to give a little something to your big kid too. Same goes for attention. Before the baby arrives, make sure loved ones talk with your little one about things other than the baby\u2019s arrival, and once <span data-pronoun=\"baby\" class=\"pronoun-baby\">Baby<\/span> is\u00a0here, make sure they give your bigger little one plenty of attention too. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Room to express their feelings: <\/strong>Throughout pregnancy and after birth, you\u2019ll want to allow the big sibling plenty of room to express all they might be feeling, including jealousy and anger. This might manifest as tantrums, tears, or even a bit of regression. And it\u2019s helpful to keep in mind that if there are too many changes happening at once &#8211; say, not only becoming a big sibling, but also switching rooms, moving to a big kid bed, or potty training &#8211; it can be really intense and likely won\u2019t go over well. So if some of these changes do need to happen, it\u2019s helpful to either tackle those changes a few months before <span data-pronoun=\"baby\" class=\"pronoun-baby\">Baby<\/span> arrives or shortly after. And keep in mind that there may be some regression &#8211; when it comes to sleeping, eating, bathroom habits, crying, and behavior &#8211; simply because of the major change that is <span data-pronoun=\"baby\" class=\"pronoun-baby\">Baby<\/span>\u2019s arrival. So be patient with any regression, comfort and soothe your big kid as needed, ignore tantrums (just give your kiddo a space to do their screaming\/crying\/kicking thing), and reward good behavior. In time, they\u2019ll bounce back and learn to love your family\u2019s new bundle of joy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcoming a new baby to the family is a big change for all of you, but it&#8217;s children you already have who might feel the most surprised and off-balance about it. With a little patience, though, there&#8217;s a good chance they&#8217;ll be excited to be the best big sibling they can be before you know it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Reviewed by the Ovia Health Clinical Team<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10331\/babies-and-pets\/\">Questions to consider before introducing baby to your pet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/316813\/birth-spacing-and-your-growing-family\/\">Birth spacing and your growing family<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p2\"><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Mayo Clinic Staff. &#8220;New sibling: Preparing your older child.&#8221;\u00a0<em>Mayo Clinic.<\/em>\u00a0Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, March 24 2015. Retrieved September 6 2017. http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/childrens-health\/in-depth\/new-sibling\/art-20044270.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPreparing Your Family for a New Baby.\u201d <span class=\"s3\"><em>healthychildren.org<\/em><\/span><em>.<\/em> American Academy of Pediatrics, May 8 2014. Retrieved September 6 2017. <span class=\"s3\">https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/ages-stages\/prenatal\/Pages\/Preparing-Your-Family-for-a-New-Baby.aspx<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you already have a little one (or little ones) at home, a major step as your family grows will be telling them they&#8217;re about to be an older 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