hello all...we are expecting our second baby this november ...the gap is only 1 and half yrs ....i want to know how to prepare my older child for the coming baby...she is too young to undertand ...what are the difficulties that parents face with such little gap between siblings.... chantelle replied. hi im chantelle'and im due to give birth in 6wks and im worried that my 2yr old will get jelouse.he is very close to me and im only 21 and don't think i'll be able to cope?i need some help to share the role of being a good mum to both kids.my fiancee is at work.and im planning to breast feed again.please help! Aby replied. So you're pregnant - congratulations! But you should definitely prepare your daughter for a new brother or sister.
Your daughter has been the centre of your attention since the day she was born - I am sure she will feel some change when she has to move over and share you. Prepare her in advance and help her adjust to this major change - in her life, as well as yours. It's not the age gap, it's the way you treat it. I don't think you should introduce the idea of the new baby too soon, 9 months may seem a short time to you but it's like never ending to a toddler! don't overestimate her maturity, she is still 'your baby'.
You should visit friends where there is a new baby and tell your daughter she will be a big sister soon. Don't give old baby toys or blankets to the new baby without asking her first
I have a 4yr old son and I am expecting my baby girl very soon, but to make him understand was a bit easy for me. I can understand that your daughter is just 1 1/2 year old. You can try giving her a baby doll and ask her to act as if it's a real baby, like changing diapers, feeding with a toy bottle and all.....Try different things and don't worry she will be fine. And once the baby comes still you should give her more attention and she will get attracted to the baby eventually. Hope this helps.