jilly23810
My son is very very excited for the arrival of his new baby sister, but I am wondering about how he is going to react once she is here. He just turned 4...not a spoiled child and listens very well. I was wondering if there is anything I can do to ease him into the idea of sharing mommy and daddy...I have heard to make him feel like he is helping with the baby - ie: feeding, getting the baby dressed. Any other suggestions to make this transition as smooth as possible with the least amount of jealousy and resentment?
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It sounds like he is pretty much ready for her to show up. And looking forward to it!!! Not sure there is much else you can do to prepare, but I would say, once she is here don't make him 'second fiddle' to her. You will likely have a lot of people coming by to ooh and aah over the new baby. That might make him feel left out. Make sure to plan some special time for the two of you without the little sister in tow...if possible. So he is getting just as much attention. One thing I always do when visiting friends with a new baby, is to make sure to bring a gift for both the baby and the sibling. It's easy at that age to feel left out. Hope your friends and relatives do the same for your little guy. Good luck and CONGRATS!!
PS - forgot to mention. A friend of mine who had a son about the same age as yours, put a sign up on the lawn that said..."Josiah has a new little brother!" when the baby arrived. He felt totally special that his name was on such a large marquee in front of their house! And everyone who came by shook Josiah's hand and congratulated him before even looking at the baby. Josiah's job was to hand everyone chocolate cigars!! :)
It sounds like he is pretty much ready for her to show up. And looking forward to it!!! Not sure there is much else you can do to prepare, but I would say, once she is here don't make him 'second fiddle' to her. You will likely have a lot of people coming by to ooh and aah over the new baby. That might make him feel left out. Make sure to plan some special time for the two of you without the little sister in tow...if possible. So he is getting just as much attention. One thing I always do when visiting friends with a new baby, is to make sure to bring a gift for both the baby and the sibling. It's easy at that age to feel left out. Hope your friends and relatives do the same for your little guy. Good luck and CONGRATS!!
PS - forgot to mention. A friend of mine who had a son about the same age as yours, put a sign up on the lawn that said..."Josiah has a new little brother!" when the baby arrived. He felt totally special that his name was on such a large marquee in front of their house! And everyone who came by shook Josiah's hand and congratulated him before even looking at the baby. Josiah's job was to hand everyone chocolate cigars!! :)
christmas gift ideas?
Cyara C
I know its a little early...but friday is the day for my shopping! and i have no idea what to get for my siblings...i have 10 of them soo cheaper items would be nice..
1. baby that is going to be born tomorrow
2. little girl toddler thats 2
3. 5 yr old boy
4. 7 yr old girl
5. 9 yr old boy
6. 13 yr old boy
7. 13 yr old girl
8. 15 yr old girl
9. 18 yr old girl
10. 20 yr old boy
ne ideas?
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These always work. 7yrs old and up.
They are very cute and cheap ( and useful) and I always use these when I want to give a gift without spending a lot of money.
I use these all the time as stocking stuffers or for Secret Santa parties.
and people always seem to love them and ask where I got them. Great for guy or gal.
http://www.herculittles.com/home.htm
They also have a great sale going on
I hope this helps.
These always work. 7yrs old and up.
They are very cute and cheap ( and useful) and I always use these when I want to give a gift without spending a lot of money.
I use these all the time as stocking stuffers or for Secret Santa parties.
and people always seem to love them and ask where I got them. Great for guy or gal.
http://www.herculittles.com/home.htm
They also have a great sale going on
I hope this helps.
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