Take note of our advice and the appearance of a new family member will be as painless as possible and least traumatic for an older child.
Don't hide from the child
You learned about pregnancy? Tell this good news to your oldest child! Explain to him that now your tummy is the baby's house, that the baby sleeps there, eats and you can talk to him.
Preparing for a baby
Involve the baby in preparation - go to the store together, choose things, hats, booties, etc. Already from the smallest term, teach the older child to take care of the baby. Such preparation will help ensure that not only you, but also the child will look forward to the appearance of a brother or sister.
When shopping, do not forget to buy something for the older one.
Pay attention to babies
While walking, do not forget to pay attention to strollers, to small children, tell the older child interesting facts related to his childhood.
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Warn your child about the need to travel to the hospital
Be sure to tell your older child about maternity hospital, why and when will you go there, when will you return.
Gift from the kid
Prepare a gift for your older child at the time of discharge from the hospital. He will be very pleased that even on such a day, not all of your attention will be focused on the crumb, that they have not forgotten about him either.
Accept any help
Do not refuse any help that the older child is willing to give you while waiting and caring for the child. And do not force him - do everything so that the child is most interested in it.
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