My girlfriend is pregnant and she has a 2 year old son...we want him to be prepared when the baby comes...have any ideas on how to do that?
2006-12-04 15:16:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The word is "include". Try to include him in every decision a 2 year old can make in this situation. Like for example, if you pick out new things for the baby and you try to decide what color you want, have him choose between blue and yellow. Also, make him know what it means to be a big brother. Thats a cool thought for any sibling.
2006-12-04 15:22:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best lesson that I learned (and my kids were 21 months apart) was to make sure to pay the same, if not more, attention to the 2 year old. They often feel neglected and will act babyish just to get attention if they feel that the baby is getting more. The bottom line is that, yes the new baby is, well... new, but it's needs, although constant, are not great, whereas the 2 year old has emotional as well as physical needs that need to be met without competition. My son loved his little sister from the time she was born and I think it's mainly because he never saw her as competition.
2006-12-04 15:21:47 · answer #2 · answered by dreamer1414 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start talking about the new baby around him, let him go shopping with you to pick out the baby's stuff...ask him to pick out a toy for the new baby...I don't know how you guys would feel about this, but maybe buy a little baby doll (one of the water baby ones) and show him how to change the baby's diapers, burp the baby, and even let him hold the "baby"...you can also go to any bookstore and find books for only children about welcoming the new child...AND if your girlfriend has the book "what to expect when expecting" there is a section in the back of the book on how to get your first child ready for the baby's arrival....good luck!
2006-12-04 15:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by cowboynpony00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the other stuff is good, but when you bring the baby home from the hospital make sure that you have a gift for the big brother from the baby. A coveted toy is good and a t-shirt that says I am the big brother is cool.
Sit him on the couch, let him hold the baby (supervised). And keep praising him for being a fine helper and a great big brother. He will need extra attention.
2006-12-04 15:48:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Include him in everything, dr.'s appointments, helping pick things out for the nursery. Make him feel like he's helping and that it's an exciting event. We just had a baby and our daughter is 10 years old and she's doing great with her new baby brother. Include him as much as possible.
2006-12-04 15:20:37 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always tell him there is a baby inside mommy's tummy. Ask if he wants to talk to the baby or say hi. Tell him he is going to be a big brother. THis kind of small things are good for his age. As mommy grows, tell himthat the baby is getting bigger, take him to appointments so he can hear the baby and to ultrasounds so he can see the baby too.
2006-12-04 15:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congrats!! properly i wish i will help u out, firstly i could tell her excitedly he will have a youthful brother or sister quickly! and that he will could be an excellent boy and help mummy and daddy to seem after it! tell him all of the flaws which you're able to do including your son to look after the recent toddler like helping with bathtub time, changing and so on continually attempt and upload ur son into each thing related to the toddler. enable him sense ur tummy asserting that the toddler is turning out to be in there purely like he did! and enable him sense while it kicks!. additionally enable him take part in names! p.c.. out some names you like then ask him which one he likes the terrific. tell him what he can tutor he toddler, like the thank you to play footy or draw, journey a motorbike and so on. and continually remind him that purely cos theres yet another toddler doesnt advise which you like him any much less or you like the toddler greater reassure that u love them the comparable! tutor him cartoons or memories of the comparable situation
2016-10-04 21:36:47 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get him excited about it.... tell him that mommy has a baby growing in her tummy and the baby is going to be his little brother or sister.... and its his job to be a good big brother and protect his little sibling and teach them things... kids like haveing responsiblity.... they get used to things better .... tell him that mommy doesnt love him any less now that there is going to be a new baby... that you guys love them both equally
2006-12-04 15:20:55 · answer #8 · answered by Nicoley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The library has some COPING books to read to youngsters just for this need. Check with your librarian. Congrats!!
2006-12-04 15:20:19 · answer #9 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most little kids have a sense of whats going on already and since the kid is only 2 he should be happy dont worry it should be fine
2006-12-04 15:20:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋