How can I help my 7 month old cope with the new baby? My older children have already been through this and they were older than he is.
2006-11-25 13:09:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The 7 month old is just that, 7 months old. They will be able to deal with it. I would be more concerned over the oldest or maybe even the 2 yr old. To the 7 month old, the new baby will be just another baby. A new pal.
You might also want to give your body time to get back to normal beofre you go and get knocked up again. It's not good on you.
2006-11-25 13:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by 1loopyferretpsycho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby will only be like 15 or 16 months old when the baby comes so there isn't a whole lot they would understand about it other than there is a baby, just try to divide your time as well as possible and just try not to let your 7 month old feel left out. After they get older they should play well together since they are so close in age. Good Luck & I hope this helps.
2006-11-25 13:20:03 · answer #2 · answered by Who Me? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck on that one,your going to have your hands full,when I keep my sister's children in addition to my own, I have 6 kids ages9,6,4,2- 3 year olds and 7 months and I'll tell you after 2 days I am crazy with the little ones being so demanding of me.At the age your little one will be I would be more worried about yourself coping than the 7 month old, best of luck to you though
2006-11-25 14:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by icequeen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im going threw the same thing... But I have a 3yr old daughter and a 2 yr old daughter. What helped me out is I bought one of those fake babies. The one's that look alive and feel alive. I had them help me with the baby! Have them hold it and all the gentle things they need to do. But, if your baby is 7months now and by the time your next one is due they should start to understand kinda what is going on. Buying, the fake baby helped me out a lot. Now, they both can't wait until this one is born. (Just try not to exclude your other two even though they know what is going on)
Best of luck to you!
2006-11-25 13:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by Cherries 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have an 11 month old i got pregnant when she was 7 months old so i think i can deal with it i hope,,, your 7 month old might be jealous but i doubt it my daughter sometimes hits my stomach and says baby.. she doesnt know really so i think it will be great they will be growing up together. Good luck im due in March !!
2006-11-25 14:11:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister in law has boys that are about 13 months apart. She just spends some extra time with the older one when the little one is sleeping. Good luck and Congrats.
2006-11-25 13:44:44 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'll be fine, just the same as the others.
My friend found out she was pregnant when her son was about 9 months old. NOw that the baby is here, he's fine. He loves her lilke any other big brother would.
Worry more about how you're going to cope :)
2006-11-25 13:14:11 · answer #7 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It would be best not to tell any of the kids until you are closer to your delivery date.A 7 month old will not understand anything so far in the future.
When you do tell the kids, you need to be as simple and basic as possible.
Congrats.
2006-11-25 13:31:34 · answer #8 · answered by Cammie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its going to take time for your baby to cope with the new baby. i have twin toddlers and i am trying to have another one. so i wish you the best of luck.
2006-11-25 13:13:54 · answer #9 · answered by Mandy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
good luck!! congrats on new baby! dont worry he'll get along with the new baby just fine.
2006-11-25 13:21:48 · answer #10 · answered by 1st Due May07 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋