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Early Years (2-6)
| EARLY YEARS, CONTINUED ...Published: November, 2009 |
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BE A BIG SISTER
> Plan on giving her plenty of one-on-one time with Daddy.
Your toddler still needs parental attention, especially if the age difference between the two is small.
> Stagger the timing of major changes.
Timing is everything, but it’s important not to overwhelm your toddler. When planning the nursery or having a baby shower, make changes to the home gradually, throughout the pregnancy, so your toddler can adapt a little at a time. This lets her know she isn’t being replaced.
> Buy a few special toys.
Make your toddler feel extra special at this transitional time. Your newborn is being celebrated, but that doesn’t mean your toddler should feel left out.
> Show the benefits of being a big kid.
Introduce your toddler to activities that are separate from the new baby. This will let her know she has a new role filled with different things that her new sibling can’t do yet.
Source: iVillage
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