I'm expecting my 3rd Child oh so very soon, what is an easy way to introduce the new infant to my 3 Year Olds. I have told them about the new arrival and they are excited, and semi-aware of whats happening soon (as much as they can comprehend at such age). Worried aboout them being rough, feeling like mommy and daddy don't love them anymore etc.. Whats a good way to ease them into sharing us with another child. etc.
2007-01-04 00:04:31 · 3 answers · asked by Baylee_J 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I had twins (3 yrs old) when my youngest came into the picture. They were actually very surprsing with her. They came to see me in the hospital and that was about it. When I got home they didn't care about me--all they wanted to see was their new baby sister. Because there was already two of them (the twins) they already knew how to share my attention.
As for being rough--my youngest is still fighting her way through her sisters (they are 9 and 6 respectively). As a baby though they weren't rough with her until she got a little older.
I tried to make sure that my twins got enough attention during nap times and after the baby went down. I let them feed her and help with bath time a little bit.
It is a balance--but as you probably know 3 year olds will let you know if they are feeling neglected. Just be patient and listen.
2007-01-04 00:16:28 · answer #1 · answered by intewonfan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter did a wonderful job of this, she let them help, talked about "nice touching". She made sure the older children knew that they were as precious as the new baby. She told them how excited they(mom and dad) were when they were born, and how gently they took care of them. She told stories of grandma and grandpa waiting to meet them, and wondering who would be sleeping in the new crib, and "now we are waiting to see who is coming to live with "us" this time.. She made sure that the older child knew that they received the same attention when they were babys. She made everyone feel important. At one point the 4 year old said to me "there's nothing more important than helping my little sister!!" sweet. good luck
2007-01-04 00:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by crmkrm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing i did was buy a pressie for my son and when he came to visit me and the new baby he looked into the cot and asked what was that? meaning the pressies i told him they came with the baby he was overjoyed and kissed her on the head as it was what he had wanted for ages .. it was only some lego but it worked and i allowed him to help with her and constantly praised him and i had time alone without the baby so he did not feel left out good luck xx
2007-01-04 00:10:36 · answer #3 · answered by sammie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋