How Do You Prepare Toddlers For A New Baby?
A toddler with a sibling on the way will soon find his entire world changed. The more that toddler can be prepared for the arrival of a new baby, the easier the transition will be. Preparing a toddler for a new baby takes a steady stream of information about babies and how everyone’s lives will change when it arrives. Step 1 Let the toddler see what babies look like. Point out babies you see when out in public. If you have a friend with a baby, invite them over so that the toddler can see how small they are and what they look like. Step 2 Tell the toddler what babies are really like. Getting a toddler excited about playing with a fun new sibling is probably setting him up for disappointment. Toddlers should understand that babies cry often, they won’t be able to play for awhile and that they sleep a lot. If they are prepared for what a new baby will be like, they will not be disappointed when the new baby gets there. Step 3 Include your toddler in the preparation for the baby. Even a y
