my daughter is just over 2years old and I am expecting, any ideas to help us prepare her for her new baby brother/sister?

Autumn - posted on 04/23/2009

That is about how old my son was when I found out I was preggers with my daughter. We tried talking to him as best we could and took him to all the appts and ultrasounds. Honestly he didn't really get it till she was born. A few times he said there was a baby in his belly too. Tried to push his belly in and out like it was kicking. So cute! I even had him sit on my lap while I laid on my back and he "read" a book to his sister. Even cuter! The whole experience is gonna be wonderful. Just make sure to let her be a part of the new baby's life. From throwing away diapers to letting her hold the baby...with you close by and helping of course!

During the pregnancy it is also a good idea to get your daughter as independent as possible for her age. Starte showing her how to wash her own hair and body so that when you start to get big, you don't have to lean over the tub. Also she should learn to dress herself and get potty trained if she isn't already. It will be such a big help to you when the new baby arrives.

My daughter is now 2 and we are expecting another one in October. I'm doing the same thing with her that I did with my son. :)

Kelly - posted on 04/23/2009

Ask the hospital you are going to deliver at if they have any classes for the sibling to interact with mommy and baby. i have a 2yr old and a 3 yr old and we decided to have theminteract with helping change diapers by bringing me the diaper and picking out the clothes for the new baby to wear. interact the child in everything you do may help ease the mind of another child coming on the way. If you are far enough along let her or him feel the baby kick and take it from there.

Sinthia - posted on 04/23/2009

My daughter is 2.5 and i'm due next week with baby #2. We talk to her about her baby brother all the time and let her know that she is going to be a big sister. I bought her a doll and she loves to take care of the baby. She understands that she has to be careful with mommys belly and only plays rough with my husband. After I had the baby shower I had her help me sort out and wash the baby clothes and put them away. Now she loves to look in his sock drawer because she says their so little..lol... I keep her involved as much as I can and tell her she is going to be such a great big sister and help to mommy. Just talk to her alot! Good Luck

Lisa - posted on 04/22/2009

We bought our daughter the Graco baby doll set.(Interactive when you want it to be also) Comes with baby, high chair, bed and stroller. Got it on sale for $29.99, normally $49.99 at Target. Best thing ever! She loves to take care of baby! Feeding, sleeping, taking baby for a walk. And the scary thing is, that a NB diaper fits on the baby it comes with. I have been having her take care of "her baby" so mommy can take her of her baby on the way! My daughter will be 22 months on Sat. and baby #2 is due on Mother's Day. Still worried since she is young, but there really is no way to prepare so we tried this and it seems that it will help A LOT in a couple weeks! Talk to her a lot about it, and especially once your belly starts to pop, it may become a little more real for her, but it will be hard, no doubt! Good Luck!