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Prepare Kids for a New Baby

So big-brother-to-be isn't quite ready to give up his reign as "Emperor's Only Child"? Help him feel better by taking him to the toy store to pick out a present for the new baby. While you're there, get something from the new baby for big bro. Yeah, you're buying his loyalty, but hey, even great emperors have their price.

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brandibell
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10/14/2009 - 1:04PM
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My second is due Nov 30th and my 3.5 y/o son seems excited about it except he wishes he were having a brother instead of a sister.  I have my baby shower planned for the 24th of this month and we decided we'd stock up on little gifts for him so that during the shower and the coming months and weeks, when he feels like baby is getting all attention, we'll have things around the house to pull out and give to him.  My husband and i have noticed how he acts when he doesnt get attention now, so we're trying to ensure he gets that plus more when baby sis arrives.
ding_1ding
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6/30/2009 - 1:22PM
Report Abuse 		Hola, well well i have a 1 and a half year old son and he is pain, but i let him kiss my belly and hug, even tell the baby i love you, he does it, but i feel as if he is just mimicing everthing i tells him, i can t wait to make my baby and i hope my son will mimic everything i tell him to do then.
Dyana
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6/24/2009 - 3:07PM
Report Abuse 		Hi Everyone: I have a 4 year old daughter and my husband & I tell her it's our baby. She's so excited & happy. We let her pick out baby things, read about the baby and go to my doctor visits. I know when he baby gets here, she might get jealous but my husband & I are prepared for that also. I'm having the nbaby August 7th 2009 and I can't wait.
ChadandElisMom
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6/4/2009 - 1:43AM
Report Abuse 		They are doing a c section in 7 wks, and i get to pick the date, My oldest son's birthday is July 21st and he is really wanting me to have his baby brother on his birthday, they will be 12 yrs apart. Do ya'll think its a good idea or no? I have tried convincing him that he wants his own day, but with the big age difference does it really matter anymore? Help!!
murrietamom
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6/3/2009 - 12:31PM
Report Abuse 		When expecting our second child, we took our first to Build a Bear to make a teddy bear for her new sister. We will do the same this time. Also, the book "The New Baby at Your House" is good not only when expecting, it comes in handy later to validate and deal with their feelings (jealousy, anger, etc.).
Mom2bagain
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3/12/2009 - 5:06PM
Report Abuse 		For my son we let him pick out things for the baby whenever we shop for her. He gets to decide what kind of outfit he wants her to have or toy, ect. We also buy him something for willingly participating in the process.
MarineMommy
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3/6/2009 - 9:19PM
Report Abuse 		I'm due in just 7 weeks. My first son is 18 months old right now. Since the birth is close, his dad and I have started telling him he's going to be a big brother and have a little brother, but at this age, it's hard to know how much he's retaining. What I'm hoping will keep the rivalry to a minimum is the same thing my mom did for me when my little sister came home. I've bought a doll that my son can feed, change, and bath right along with Mommy. If nothing else, it's early training for my son's future parenting. :)
RedJessG
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2/18/2009 - 2:38PM
Report Abuse 		Other than buying a gift for the big kid, my husband and I husband and I let our older daughter be "in charge" of when she was going to meet her baby (always refered to as "her baby"). When my father-in-law brought her up to the hospital, her baby was in the nursery. She got to see me and decide when she was ready for her baby to come into the room. She was in charge of the process which gave her alone time with me (especially hard since we had never been apart overnight). We plan on doing the same thing when baby #3 comes in the spring.
Noahzoe
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1/3/2009 - 4:26AM
Report Abuse 		When the new baby arrives, give the big brother or sister a gift too so they don't feel left out seeing the new baby getting all the presents and attention.


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