How do you prepare a 2 yr old (will be almost 3 when the baby is born) to be a big brother?

Question

I am only 4 weeks along. How soon do we tell him about the baby? We have been around babies somewhat and he has never been jealous and is always really loving towards them if I am holding them but he has been the only child for this long and I want to make the transition as easy as possible for him. Any nice suggestions or tips from parents who have gone through this would be appreciated! Thanks.

Answer 1

Wait untill you are a little further along(about 12 weeks) to tell him and make sure you explain that they baby will live in your tummy for a while. Afterwards most hospitals have classes that help younger kids grow accustomed to having new siblings especially only children. I don't have any other children but I do have a younger sister who is four. We explained that I was gonna have a baby and that untill he was ready to come out he would live in my tummy for several months. She stays attached to me so this was some what of a worry because she is not really the type who likes to share her big sister with anyone she is even jelous of my husband. we told her she was gonna be an aunt and that she would get to help me take care of the baby as much as she wanted. She is absolutly thrilled about the baby, she kisses my belly and talks to the baby through my stomach and calls the baby little precious. So it obviously worked. Good luck and congrats on the baby!!

Answer 2

I would tell him after 12 weeks that way you don't have to explain to him about miscarriages. Not being rude, but its going to be hard enough going through that without having to answer a bunch of questions that he has no idea he shouldn't ask. He just wouldn't know any better. BUT since that chance goes way down after that I told my godson and now everytime he sees me (hes3) he points and yells Baby!! at my belly and always asks when he can play with him and how he wants to kiss him and be his friend and how he'll share toys with him lol. but just explain how you love them both the same and try to keep him as much involved with the baby as you can so he doesnt feel neglected. My bro is 24 so hes two years older than me and he was just very protective of me, never jealous. If i cried, he was the first one there lol. According to my parents, but hes still like that to this day. I can do no wrong in his eyes lol. Hope I helped! :)

Answer 3

I starred b/c I would love to see tips.
My son turned 2 in February and #2 is due next February.

I have already told him. He's very excited. He shocked me this weekend while we were shopping. He asked, "can we get this for my baby sister?" (It was a baseball bat.) I asked him, "what if you have a baby brother?" He replied by saying, "he can use it too, we can play baseball". It was sooo cute! LOL!

Congratulations to you!!!

Answer 4

dont try to pre-prepare for the upcoming event, the kids will meld naturally, just be patient and let your natural instincts do most of the work..in the long run everything will work out