What books would you suggest if your preschooler is interested in finding out where babies come from???

Question

What books would you suggest if your preschooler is interested in finding out where babies come from???

Answer 1

I bought a book for my kids when they were toddlers, which explained the whole process ( the toddler way).  I don't believe in lying to kids.  I tried to change the subject, but when it did not work, then I bought the book.  You might want to check online, or ask the pediatrician.  Good luck.

Answer 2

I HIGHLY recommend Joanna Cole's When You Were Inside Mommy!  WOnderful book!!  Used it for my daughter (now 3) when I was expecting my second.  Great writing for preschooler to understand, not too graphic but does allow room to discuss in further detail depending on what you want your child to know.  FOr example, the delivery scene talks about mommy pushed you out through a special opening and then the pic shows the doc and nurse standing at the foot of the bed with the newborn and mommy has her knees up and a hospital blanket covering her up.  You can leave it at special opening or go into more detail using the pic.   I also highly recomend her Im a BIg Sister/Brother books if you are expecting, talks about what a new baby will be like in the house and she also has some potty books that we used!!  Incidentally, she is also the author of the Magic School Bus Series!    GOod luck, be honest, forget lying and remember, if the child is old enough to ask a question about something, s/he is probably old enough to know the answer

Answer 3

Something like a stork book you know ... the whole babies drop from chimneys........ or wait for your child to forget...

Answer 4

My son is 3 1/2 and we are having a baby that is due in sept. He wanted to know how i have the baby and i went on youtube.com and searched through the delivery videos until i found one with no nudity. it showed the side of her leg and the baby. He asked me how the baby got in my stomach and i told him daddy put it there with lots of love :c) and he seems happy with that.

Answer 5

Well, in pre-school, I doubt that they are ready to learn about the topic yet. Many parents use things such as the stork but in my opinion, if a child catches on, it makes the situation more difficult to address. I would just talk to the child, a little at a time, like about the tummy getting big because the baby is growing.

Answer 6

I never found a good book for this... I just try to give them some facts, while glossing over the gory details.  My kids have this great habit of repeating things they think are fascinating to the 17 year old girl at the checkout line....   I can just see them telling her how they came out of where mommy pees or something along those lines.  And if you give them enough of the good facts, they generally don't ask alot more about it.  Besides, if you told them everything about this one, you could really freak them out!!

Answer 7

I don't think a pre-schooler needs to know. Stick to the stork and/or gooseberry bush. They will find out all too soon, keep them innocent as long as possible,  please!

Answer 8

Dr Sears has a book, that talks about everything between conception and delivery, leaving those things out and then picks up again with the baby coming home and what changes happen in the family.  It is in the on-line store, called Baby on the Way

Answer 9

Any book about hens laying eggs.....

Answer 10

I just think I'd give the vaguest answer possible until they are a bit older.