Prepare your child for a sibling

Encourage healthy bonds and ease the transition from only child to older child with these intelligent ideas. As soon as you begin telling family and friends that you are expecting another baby, you should prepare your child for their arrival. Even if your child is too young to understand the news, it’s important they don’t hear the news from another source. While older children are typically excited to welcome a new member of the family, little ones might be more confused and upset.  If you’re breastfeeding your newborn, don’t banish your child from the room. Rather explain what you’re doing and answer any questions your child might have with age-appropriate answers. As Dr Rawat suggests, “Be sure to schedule some time alone each day with your toddler, even if it’s just a 15-minute story while your baby is in someone else’s arms”.