Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
Preparing your child for a new sibling involves age-appropriate conversations, involving them in preparations, and planning for one-on-one time after baby arrives.
When to Tell Your Child
Toddlers (1-2 years) Wait until the third trimester when changes are visible and the wait feels shorter.
Preschoolers (3-5 years) Tell them after the first trimester, giving them several months to adjust.
School-age (6+) Include them earlier and involve them more in the process.
How to Prepare During Pregnancy
Read Books Together - "I'm a Big Sister/Brother" - "The New Baby" by Mercer Mayer - "Waiting for Baby"