PREPARING FOR A NEWBORN: HOW DOES A SISTER FEEL?
When you have a new baby, your other children may feel a little excited and anxious, too. It is beneficial to introduce the idea of a new baby to your children 3-4 months before the baby is born.
You should prepare them for this situation by talking to them, reading books about babies, listening to their concerns about a new sibling, and giving them lots of love and attention.
It is very natural for children to worry about this. But they, too, will need to learn to share your love and attention with a new baby. This step can be a big one for them, especially if they are younger, they may feel alienated and left out of your love.
GIVE YOUR CHILD TIME TO ADAPTE WHEN A NEW BABY JOINS THE FAMILY.
Almost all Children need time to adapt when a new baby joins the family. After the required time is completed, a positive sibling relationship can develop. It is very important for you, as parents, to be patient and understanding during this process. Most often, this period is completed when the new baby reaches 14 months.
WHEN SHOULD YOU TELL YOUR SISTER ABOUT THE NEW BABY?
If you are preparing for a new baby, tell your child when and what about the new baby. How much you tell is up to you.
The ages of your children also play an important role at this point. It is necessary to tell this idea to the child in the early stages of pregnancy, at least 3-4 months before the baby is born.
First, you can give your child information about babies and their needs in general, and then talk about his newborn sibling.
TIPS FOR THE PREPARATION PROCESS:
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Read stories about babies to your children. Look through your family albums together and talk about how your family has grown.
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Show them their own baby photos.
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Involve them in new baby preparation and let them practice.
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Ask them what they're most looking forward to when the new baby arrives .
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If your friends or relatives have newborn babies, give them the opportunity to spend some time with the babies. n. (Because children need to know that newborns need sleep and a lot of care, and they need to understand that they cannot be playmates right away.)
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Encourage your child to socialize and play with other children.
This helps your child develop social skills to establish a good relationship with the new sibling. Maybe you can get him/her to join a play group or get professional support from a play therapist.
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