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With Amanda Edson\u2019s first child, she sought out all the information she could. She read the \u201cexpecting\u201d books, took the birthing classes<\/a> and learned how to childproof<\/a> every aspect of her and her husband\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

So when her second pregnancy was announced, she felt a bit more prepared to tackle what lay ahead \u2014 except for one aspect: How should she prepare her first child for the arrival of a second child?<\/p>\n

We reached out to the experts at UCHealth to provide Amanda \u2014 and all those second-timers out there \u2014 with some helpful tips and advice to make sure you\u2019ve covered on all the bases in preparing your child for a new baby.<\/p>\n

When should I start preparing my child for a new baby?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cI think once you\u2019ve announced the new baby to friends and family, then it\u2019s safe to start talking about the new one\u2019s arrival to your first child,\u201d said UCHealth pediatrician Dr. Heather Isaacson<\/a>. \u201cYounger children don\u2019t understand the concept of time well, but including them as much as possible will help them feel a part of things and help with the transition once the baby is there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Isaacson recommends that parents bring their child to an appointment where they can listen to the baby\u2019s heartbeat or see them through an ultrasound.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is more real to them, as it\u2019s hard to think of this abstract concept of a baby growing inside of mom,\u201d she said.\"preparing<\/p>\n

What should I be doing during pregnancy?<\/h3>\n

Talk to your child, especially toddlers, about being safe around you. Toddlers tend to jump around a lot. Their elbows, knees and feet seem to fly in all directions\u2014both during fun play and during those not-so-pleasant outbursts. This can lead moms to worry about the safety of their unborn when an accidental jab lands on their protruding bellies.<\/p>\n

But have no fear, that baby is well protected, according to OB-GYN Dr. Amy Johnson, of UCHealth Longmont Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But Isaacson still has some good advice: \u201cSometimes toddlers can be rougher than you want them to be, so it\u2019s good practice to have them learn control for when that new baby comes.\u201d<\/p>\n

How do I keep all my children safe?<\/h3>\n

Although you\u2019ve already childproofed the house before, every child is different, Isaacson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust because the older child didn\u2019t get into it, doesn\u2019t mean the new one won\u2019t,\u201d she said. \u201cKeep watching to see what their curiosities are.\u201d<\/p>\n

Childproofing is important because it frees the parents from constantly having to tell a child \u201cno\u201d or redirecting them, Isaacson said.<\/p>\n

UCHealth OB-GYN Dr. Jenny Kim suggested letting the older child be involved in the childproofing process.<\/p>\n

\u201cGive them an empty toilet paper roll, and anything that fits through that tube is too small for the baby,\u201d she said. \u201cIt really helps them understand the concept of too small. Then have them help you organize those toys into a safe place in the home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Depending on the sibling\u2019s age, they still may struggle to comprehend the needs of a newborn, thus putting the baby in danger when they believe they are \u201chelping.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYounger ones just don\u2019t understand and don\u2019t have that judgment,\u201d Isaacson said. \u201cThey might be trying to help; they give the baby food thinking they are sharing. They just can\u2019t be left alone at all \u2014 always bring one with you when you leave the room. Always.\u201d<\/p>\n

Isaacson said she recommends to her patients \u2014 for sons as well as daughters \u2014 to get them a doll or stuffed animal that they can care for.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey can practice being gentle, and then once the baby is here, it is fun for toddlers and preschoolers to have their own baby to take care of. They like to pretend, and it gives them a job and makes them feel important.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Important\u2019 time is key for your first child<\/h3>\n

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\u201cIf parents (especially mom) can each do 10 to 15 minutes a day of what they call special time with their older child \u2014 make a big deal of it, call it special time and let them choose what it is \u2014 it helps that child feel important too,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Another helpful tip is to show the older sibling, especially with a toddler-age sibling, that rules are the same for everyone, even the baby. For example, if the parent is with the toddler and the baby cries, the parent can tell the baby \u2014 out loud so the toddler can hear \u2014 to wait just one minute while they finish x, y, z.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe baby doesn\u2019t understand, but the toddler will see that the baby has to wait too \u2014 that it goes both ways \u2014 and it helps them learn that siblings sometimes have to wait,\u201d Isaacson said. \u201cIt\u2019s a good lesson for your toddler.\u201d<\/p>\n

Get educated: Preparing my child for a new baby<\/h3>\n

Many communities offer sibling classes that help siblings and parents make a smoother transition to a larger family. There also are many great books about becoming a big brother or big sister, Isaacson said.<\/p>\n

\nLearn more at UCHealth<\/b>
\nFamily education classes: https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/community-health\/family-education\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s good to read them several times well in advance of the new baby to introduce the topic and have the discussion with your child,\u201d she said. \u201cThey\u2019re at a prime age to enjoy books, and it\u2019s a nice way to bring up those topics.\u201d<\/p>\n

Isaacson said she tells parents that it takes about one to two months for the first child to forget what life was like without the second child. She\u2019s hopeful that these tips will help parents get through that transition period and move on to the new \u201cnormal.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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