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Broertje of zusje voorbereiden op komst baby
GezinsuitbreidingJan 5, 20175 min read

Brother or sister prepareddebaby on the way

For brothers and sisters, it is almost magical. There is a baby in Mommy's tummy! That is something so special that it is actually almost impossible to imagine. And then they also have to go 9 monthsdeAnd wait! How long is 9 moonsdeAnd actually? That’s tomorrow already, isn’t it? “It seems like a thousand hours, it shouldn’t take any longer,” Monique Smit sang very aptly on her CD for children.derun. And as much as they are looking forward to a baby coming soon, they can't find it fun at all.deand once he is there. Some chindeThey don't want to know anything about it as soon as de the baby is here. Especially if you are going to breastfeed, brothers and sisters will have to spend a lot of time with you. de 'Give away' the youngest child.

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How do you prepare your child(ren) for dethe big changedering?

  • We would like to give you some practical tips on how to prepare a little brother or sister.den on a baby.Vertel Tell your child(ren) as soon as possible that a baby is coming. That gives him plenty of time to get used to the idea.deto get used to. Moreover, you will also have to deal with anderun over talking, and then it's not fun if your child doesn't know what to expect. de is at hand. And because your belly is growing and you might be tired more often, your child definitely notices that something is wrong. de hand is. With very small chinderun you better wait a little longer because 9 moonden andeit takes a very long time.
  • Set major changesderings not out until de is a baby. So move your child(ren) to an alternative already now.dere room if you want that de nursery becomes available. If you only do that when de once the baby is here, your child may get the feeling that he has to make room for de baby and that you de baby more important findethen him. Don't tell your child(ren) that they have to because de The baby is coming only because he is big enough to go to an andeto go to the room. Maybe he might even be allowed to get a new one himself. deChoosing a duvet cover? Moreover, that gives it de time to get used to his new room, sundein case you end up with a newborn baby and a child who doesn't want to sleep in his new room. Place the cradle or crib in front de baby just a little longer weg.zijn getting used to new room, sundein case you end up with a newborn baby and a child who doesn't want to sleep in his new room. Place the cradle or crib in front de baby away for a little while.
  • Tell your child(ren) as soon as possible that a baby is on the way. That gives him plenty of time to get used to the idea.deto get used to. Moreover, you will also have to deal with anderun over talking, and then it's not fun if your child doesn't know what to expect. de is at hand. And because your belly is growing and you might be tired more often, your child definitely notices that something is wrong. de hand is. With very small chinderun you better wait a little longer because 9 moonden andeit takes a very long time.
  • Always speak positively about de baby. So don't say anything to de along the lines of 'you are not allowed to do that anymore if de the baby is there because then he doesn't think you're sweet'.
  • Let your child(ren) get used to the fact that dad might soon put them to bed more often or make their sandwiches. If that now greatdeif it is your task, that is andesoon a major changedering for them. Especially in de During the postpartum week, you probably won't always manage that.
  • Involve your child(ren) as much as possible in de arrival of de baby. Cuddle together on de baby seat, make it together crib up, take them with you to de midwife, look for new clothes together, a nursing pillow or chinderkamerdeTurn off the pretense and talk about 'our' baby, because soon he will be a little bit his too.
  • Explain a lot to your child(ren) about de baby. Answer all his questions, borrow books de library about chindeParents who are getting a little brother or sister, and take your children along on a maternity visit to let him experience what is actually going to happen. Also explain that babies still sleep a lot and cannot join in playing right away. Watch together de Baby photos of your child(ren) back so that he knows that he was a baby himself once too.
  • Buy a cadeA little something for your child on behalf of de baby that he gets as de baby is born. Your little one finds de The baby will probably like it a lot better right away. Also, ask your visitors if they would like to bring something small for your oldest(s).
  • Make sure you are not left with only de Baby talk. For your child(ren), it is not the most important thing, and there are also many otherdefun things that keep him occupiedden.

Preparing a little brother or sisterden on de arrival of de baby can certainly bear fruit, but of course you never know exactly how he or she will react. You know your child best and therefore know best which of the abovede tips your child will like bestden. Have fun and good luck!