I'm 6 months pregnant and everytime I try to talk to my daughter about having a baby brother she kind of dodges the subject. I'm not sure she understands. I think she just thinks that I call my stomach a baby because she always lifts her shirt up and says she has a baby too. What is a good way to help her understand?
2007-01-29 12:10:55 · 11 answers · asked by I smile because of them ♥ 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
they sell a dora the explorer big sister doll at wal-mart, well ours does, but i'm sure you would be able to find it online. she comes with a baby and a little front carrier for her baby. it is the cutest idea and it might help her to understand better and make her want to help.
2007-01-29 12:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hello, I understand what you saying. My daughter was 9 months old when we found out we were pregnant again and what I used to do now I am not saying this works for everyone but studies do show that it helps even with pets. First off I would have your little girl be a part of everything during your pregnancy.
For example doctors visits, playing talking to the baby inside you and have her tallk through your belly button and tell her the baby is inside there and can hear her, you can also try having her rub your belly and say my baby brother. Read her stories about mommy and baby, or a big sister book for her and then a baby book for you to read to her. As I mentioned I had to do that with my oldest now when I was pregnant with her brother and things worked out fine. Now I have a 14,13, & 3 yr old at home and hoping for baby #4 YEAH!! Good luck and hope these help I know I am doing them again and it seems to be working.
2007-01-29 13:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by cici 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A couple things I think that would help out is find some books about having a new brother. They have some that would be more in her age group. Or have you had an ultrasound? Do you have one of your daughter? Show her, her ultrasound, then pictures after she was born. I know she is a little young, but you could start a little book that your daughter puts together. Add all of her pictures, then make a section for her new baby brother. As you know already, it is amazing how much children really pick up on. Take her to the store and have her pick out something to put in his room. Even though she is young, make her part of planning for this new gift. Congratulations to you. And good luck to you.
2007-01-29 13:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 13:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probably understands already, but two-year-olds are all wrapped up in themselves and can't be expected to care much about a baby she doesn't see yet.
She's probably not dodging the subject. She probably doesn't care about it at this point.
All you can do is mention the baby brother once in a while (not to the point where she starts to see him as a nice fairy tale you're telling because he isn't showing up for real yet), and when he's born she'll be excited about him.
Right now, chances are, all she cares about his her time with you and what she does and wants. Two-year-olds think in terms of time they spend with their mother and don't think in terms of what is going to happen three months from now.
Usually, a two-year-old's natural excitement and curiosity about a brand new baby takes care of a large part of bringing a new sibling into the world. For now, I don't think she's interested in a baby she can't see; and she's certainly not mature enough to emphathize with your excitement or to be excited on her own.
Don't try to force the new-brother thing down her throat. She'll understand completely when he's born and when she sees him. She won't be shocked because you will have talked about him beforehand, so all will be well.
2007-01-29 12:27:35 · answer #5 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about your daughter at this time. Right now she only sees your stomach and plays along with you. You can prolly show her around in the new baby's room or have her listen to the heartbeat of your baby. When the baby is born then the reality will set in your daughter. Then it will immediately, the bond between her and new baby will form. =)
2007-01-29 12:32:50 · answer #6 · answered by Jadesparrow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a baby doll, and keep it up, bring it out 2-3 times a week, hold it, have daddy hold it let her hold it, but try to react like you would if it was the new baby, meaning being gentle and loving, by having you and dad hold it she can slowly get used to the idea of sharing you both, this worked for me, there are lots of books about being the big sister, but she might be too young good luck
2007-01-29 12:45:35 · answer #7 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have no idea at 2 what you're talking about. They wouldn't understand trying to prepare them for something. Just make sure to make it "all about her" (act like it's her baby, too) once he's born (i.e. "our baby's crying because he wants you and mommy to change his diaper" or "It's time to feed our baby, so while he eats mommy gets to read a book to you!", etc.) It just kind of happens that they figure out the sibling thing as time goes on. As long as you keep a lot of attention on her when he's born, she'll be fine.
Also, I bought several inexpensive toys/books before my son was born and wrapped them individually. That way, when neighbors and friends brought gifts for the baby, I'd have a gift on hand for her to unwrap, too. We had no problems with sibling jealousy at all.
2007-01-29 13:22:05 · answer #8 · answered by karen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure she is involved with everything and let her
help out on getting ready for the baby, tell her that there
are certain things she has to help with.
2007-01-29 14:11:52 · answer #9 · answered by koko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the baby starts to kick let her feel. and when the baby is born let her help you out. like bring the diaper to you. and that.but once she sees the new baby she will fall in love with him or her.
2007-01-29 13:45:15 · answer #10 · answered by misty blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋