when is the right time to tell my 2 year old daughter about my new pregnancy?

Answer 1

they actually say to wait til you get a little bigger so they can see the belly growing and they also say that if she is in a cot to make the switch over from cot to bed so the child doesn't feel like there getting kicked out of there bed and thy also say to make a big deal when your in hospital get them to watch something for you while your not home and take her out shopping to buy some stuff that she chooses so she feels like she apart of the whole process congratulations and good luck

Answer 2

We found out we were expecting our second a couple weeks after my son turned 2. We were originally planning on waiting for a while to tell him but with all the announcing to family, he quickly caught on that something was in the air (plus I was sick for quite a while which threw him off as well). We talked occaisionally about "the baby in momma's belly" but usually only if he asked something about it. From about 20 weeks on, we gave "the baby" a name once we found out what sex, bought a few Christmas gifts that were from Big Brother, and started reading more books and stuff. We also moved my son into the master bedroom one month and added the crib the following month so as to allow him some adjustment time. The closer it got, the more we added baby stuff to the house. No matter how much preparing, a child who doesn't have any other siblings will be excited about a baby, but they really don't know what having a baby means.

On a side note, if you are a high-risk pregnancy, I would definitely wait to tell your daughter as explaining the dangers and/or tragedies would be very confusing (and I certainly hope this never occurs to you!). Congratulations and good luck - two this close together is hard but soooo fun! I wouldn't have it any other way.

Answer 3

Well 9 months is forever to a 2 year old plus if she cannot see a huge belly she may not really "get it" I would also wait till you find out the sex (if your going to) and tell her when you are around 6 months. Thats enough time to get used to the idea but not so long it feels like forever.

Answer 4

It depends how far along you are. I personally would wait til the pregnancy is closer to ending as she might be impaitant.

Also, I don't know if you know this, but when your new child is born you 1st child will feel left out. A good way to not make them feel left out is buy your daughter a present to give to the baby, and also buy a gift from the baby to give to your daughter.

Good luck with everything.

Answer 5

The approach you take will depend on if she has just turned 2 or is closer to 3. If she is only just 2, then I would just start by saying "mummy has a baby in her tummy." Do you want to give the baby a kiss on my tummy?" At her age, I don't think that you will be up against any dramas as she is too young to really know what is going on. Just start now and start gradually but let her touch your tummy and say "gentle, the baby's in there." but don't let her think that you don't want her to touch it.

Good luck and congratulations!

Answer 6

I showed mine the scan pictures - I had an early (dating) scan at about 9 weeks. I would have waited a bit longer for preference, but I had horrible morning sickness and we thought her knowing why I felt so rough and didn't want to play would help. It did. (She was 2 and a couple of months).

Answer 7

i agree with vicky vicster. when they can see a bump you can explain to them that their little brother or sister is sleeping inside getting ready to meet her. and they can get more involved. especially when the baby starts kicking, your daughter will be able to get excited with you, take her to the scan so she can say hi. good luck and congratulations

Answer 8

whenever YOU feel is the right time. You are the only one who can make this decision.