My daughter turned 2 in early May and we're expecting a boy late August. How can I help her adjust?

Question

She's too young to understand that I'm even having a baby so I'm very nervous for his arrival as to how she will react. Any personal experiences or advice would be much appreciated cuz I'm stressin! Thanks!!

Answer 1

Well what my mom did to me is ask me if i wanted a sister i said yes.Then she told me i was going to have a sister. If she doesn't want a brother then tell her how fun it will be and how she will always have someone to play with, Congratulation on your new baby!

Answer 2

When you tell your daughter tell her it's a really exciting thing and that she could have lots of fun with the new baby. She could play with him and when she's old enough she could teach him new things.

Answer 3

tell her and make it sound fun

Answer 4

When the baby is born, let her "assist you" with diapers and bottles, even if it is just getting the baby powder.  Let her know what a big girl she is and how shes a great helper to mommy.  She'll know that something is changing in her life.  Just make sure she knows that she is still loved and that you appreciate all the "help" she gives you with the new baby.

Answer 5

buy her a special baby doll that you can really practice "loving" the baby with. Also at 2 she can understand it to a certain extent. She knows something is going on. Keep explaining that you are having a baby. Tell her she is going to love being a big sister and make it sound like fun. Any transitions (like changing out of a crib, or from your room to hers, diapers to undies etc) need to be done either like right now or wait a few months after baby is born so she doesnt equate baby with the change and have resentment. When you are in the hospital let her be as much apart of the whole process as the docs will allow. Also have the baby bring her a gift. Get a toy and put it in a gift bag and everything and tell her its from the baby. After ward, make sure you find time everyday to sit and spend some quality one on one time with just her while the baby is napping. Let her "help" you when she can even if its just bringing you a diaper when you need to change him. My daughter used to love changing my sons diapers when he was born even though all she could do was really pull the tape over and fasten it. She felt special doing it though.

Answer 6

i have 7 kids and one more on the way!

what i have done when they are young is i show them by belly(obviously they see) and i show them a baby doll and i tell them that soon a real baby will be here