I have a daughter who is 13 months and I am three months pregnant. They will be about 18 months apart. Any advice on how to prepare her or what to expect of the whole experience of bringing baby home?
2006-11-07 07:23:42 · 10 answers · asked by angie_laffin927 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I have a 18 month old son and my other son is almost a month old. When your first child is only a year and a half it is hard for them to understand what is going on. It is hard. My oldest son tried to poke his face, like his eyes and nose and what not, and he likes to slap him, and he just does little things like that. I know he isn't trying to hurt the baby, its just he doesn't know how to really play with the baby. So I pretty much keep the baby where he can't get to him. Once I lay my oldest down for a nap I will take my youngest and let him lay on the floor or the couch and what not. It all depends on the oldest child. I tried to let my son know that I was pregnant. I would watch those shows on tv and everytime a baby would come on I would tell him baby and then try to explain that there is a baby in my stomach, but I don't think he really understood. It isn't that hard to take care of two though. The baby sleeps most of the time so you just have to get their schedules right. Where they aren't wanting to eat at the same time and what not. I wish you luck though and congrats! Everything will be just fine!
2006-11-07 08:22:54 · answer #1 · answered by SP 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 daughters 13 months apart. It was very tuff. When going out having to carry milk and formula. Two different sets of pampers, clothes, etc. One in the carriage, another walking a bit but still needing a carriage most of the time. Good luck it's tuff but in years to come it gets easier.
2006-11-07 07:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by ♀_♥₤ẩϋřą♥_♂ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i comprehend a family individuals who has toddlers 9 a million/2 months aside. Eighteen months aside isn't all that undesirable and is very available. It basically takes 9 months to make a infant and a mom can in all danger conceive a pair of weeks after giving start to the 1st infant. I easily have 2 toddlers 15 months aside.
2016-10-21 10:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by goodknight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boys are 18 months apart they are 2 and 3. I would make sure you have a baby doll for your older daughter to play with that way she can play mommy too.
2006-11-07 07:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by Selly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son and oldest daughter are 22 months apart. We found that they best thing was to include him in things having to do with the baby. It might be talking with her (at her level) about the new sibling and then letting her be involved with baths and powdering, etc. It seems when the older sibling feels alienated the problems start.
2006-11-07 07:29:25 · answer #5 · answered by Spud55 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi! Congrats! I have 7 kids, and #8 on the way. My kids are 13b, 9b. 6g. 4g. 3g.2g, 1b. At first i was worried about the spacing and how would having my babies so close affect them. My 6 yo daughter, was sooo sweet to her new baby sister when she was born! She was not even 2! She loved to help by bringing me diapers & wipes to change the baby, sit with me in my bed while I nursed baby, she even helped put baby's socks on. Toddlers love to be helpful. My girls are paired off, so they all have a best friend. Its the cutest thing ever!
2006-11-07 07:34:34 · answer #6 · answered by admyr75 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mine is 13 months apart.with my son, no preparations were made except that we let him know he's going to have a sister soon.when the baby came out, i give him all the time and attention he needs.since they share the same room with the baby, i can supervise the nanny who takes care of her.but i bathe the children personally.i prepare thier milk and what to wear but more attention is given to my son because he understands now and i want him to feel he is loved because i love him very very much.
2006-11-07 22:11:46 · answer #7 · answered by sexy_23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine are 19 months apart. i told my son all about the baby from the begining. he went to the ultersounds with me and saw baby. he went to the hospital to see his brother after he was born. and they now get along great. i told him that he was a big brother now and that i needed him to help me take care of our baby. I had him help me dress the baby. and wash the baby and give me diapers for the new baby. he was such a big help and now they are 3 and almost two and best friends. good luck.
2006-11-07 07:27:08 · answer #8 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes its very overwhelming to bring home a baby with having one so young at home. Try and get every thing prepared. your will more then likley feel like your life is out of control when you get home. it does get better though.
2006-11-07 07:28:51 · answer #9 · answered by lisamarie7901 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My granddaughters are 14 months apart and they have being a handful. but they are getting easier to handle. and fun too.... Good Luck.
2006-11-07 07:38:33 · answer #10 · answered by SAD IN N.M. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋