Telling your youngest about the new baby

Jennie wrote: I think so far in my pregnancy this is my biggest delima. I have no idea how to explain to my 23 month old that there is going to be a new baby. I've tried to talk to him but he's still a little young to understand what I really mean. I'm totally clueless about this.

Jennie #2 EDD 9-18, thinking PINK!!!

macncheese replied: Just wanted to wish you good luck. I had the same problem when I had my second -- my first was only 20 months old at the time, and not very verbal. It's turned out really well and he's a great big brother (MOST of the time ) but there wasn't a whole lot I found I could do to prepare him ahead of time. If I do come across anything, I'll let you know.

madaise replied: My oldest two are about 29 mos apart. I explained best I could... I think they get more than we think they do, most of the time. Mine did fine. They are 9 and 12 now. I wont' tell you how much they bicker with each other though

Maggs replied: Hi

I've only just jioned in on this chat line bit however most of my friends recommend 'The New Baby' book by Usborne - if you cannot find it I can help you out

Good luck

Maggs

booey2 replied: Hi, I too can only wish you luck as our oldest was 2 1/2 - 3 yrs when we got pg and had our youngest. From the point that my belly showed that is when we told him and he got it right off the bat. Now he asks if we are going to have any more.(we are still not sure about that yet)

Good luck.

Terri

Insanemomof3 replied: I have had the same question. My son is 15 months and will be 18 months when this baby gets here. I am at a loss on how to deal with the explaination and the transition. I am anxious to see what advice people have!

Congrats though, and good luck!

Denise

sassy replied: I am wondering the same thing...My son will only be 17 months old when his brother is born in September. I feel bad, because I feel like this new baby is just going to sort of "fall into" his life without my really being able to prepare him. My husband and I talk to him about it, but of course he probably does not understand much of what we are saying.

MomofTay&Sam replied: Sorry I can't help to much, my boys are almost exactly 10 years apart. I told my son when I was 6 months and starting to show. He was overwhelmed and so excited. He feeds Sam and plays with him and sometimes changes a a diaper! Good luck to you!

mustangmomma1981 replied: Kaitlynn will be about 3 and 1/2 years when our second baby is born. I still think it is hard to explain to her some. This morning she asked if she could see the baby,when we told her "no,that the baby is growing in mommy's belly" she then asked if "daddy had a baby in his shirt" I think she will understand more what is happening once the baby is here.

supermom replied: Nods, Anders just turned three, and he pretends to take the baby "out" and rock it and play with it - giggle - it's SO cute!! But now that he has felt it moving, I think maybe he understands a little bit more? I think maybe they understand a bit more than we sometimes give them credit for, but I agree with you that he'll really "get it" when the baby gets here...

MommyToAshley replied: LOL! That's cute!!

mustangmomma1981 replied:
Yeah,it was cute

mckayleesmom replied: My mom found out that she was pregnant with my little sister when my brother was only 3 months old. She had a little difficulty weaning timothy off of stuff because courtney still got it and was jelous, such as their bottles and stuff, but overall they grew up really close and still are, now courtney will be turning 19 on may 31st and timothy just turned 20 in february....Of course I didn't like either one of them when i was little cause I was only 3 when they both came along and they stole my show...lol