Bringing a new baby home is most fun for the children who are waiting. Too young to yet understand a newborn’s limitations, the siblings are anxious to get down on the floor with him and wrestle or play trucks. But a new baby does little more than eat, sleep and poop. How can you prepare your older children for the newest addition?
Here are some ideas for helping children welcome a new sibling:
Having a new baby in the house is certainly exciting. Although it can at times be overwhelming and exhausting, try to take some time each day to enjoy the fact that your children will have each other as siblings for a very long time.
Also remember during this transition time to take care of yourself Cut out anything that is not essential—like a clean house!—and allow people to help you. Friends will often offer to bring meals—let them! And in-laws are likely to offer to come stay for a bit and help in exchange for some baby time. Let them come! Let them take the night shift or a day shift so you can get some sleep! The more rest you get, the sooner you will start feeling like your old self again.
New babies are a most wonderful gift. By preparing for them ahead of time, everyone can get what they need and the transition to a family plus one will go smoothly.
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