How to get your only child ready for a new baby?

 

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New baby is on the way. How to prepare your son or daughter for the new baby's arrival? Here are some tips that can make it easier for you and your child:

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1. When first signs of pregnancy are visible, you can talk to your child about a new baby. I know that sometimes child can be too young to understand the impact of having the sibling. By talking about new baby your child will be aware of the situation and you will avoid the suprise of a new baby in the house.
2. You can talk about babies, read books or sing songs about them, point out on them in the pictures or on the streets. You can watch the film where the new baby arrives in it. By doing this you will familiarise your child with babies so it will not be a big shock having one at home. You should also talk about advantages of having little baby sister or brother and advantages of being a big brother or sister!
3. You should allow your child to participate in preparations for the arrival of a new baby. You can go shopping and pick a lovely baby clothes, baby toys or something for the new babies room. You can also buy something small for your child so will not feel forgotten.
4. After the big day comes, you should allow your child to visit a baby in the hospital. This will make a connection between children and you can bring the new baby home together.

During first weeks after arrival of a newborn, you can see different signs of the  jealousy from clinging behaviour to kicking and temper tantrums. This is common behaviour because of the changes in the child's life and it should be ignored while you can prise your child for positive behaviours instead. You should make your older child special and never forget about spending time with the firstborn. Organise your daily activities the way to find time for your older child as well as the baby. Talk to each other, play a game, do something what only two of you can do together and make sure you stay close.

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Did you have some problems with your firstborn after new baby arrived? How did you solve them? I will be happy to hear your stories.