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Helping an older child get ready for a new baby brother or sister.

Before the baby

• Tell them about the baby
• Read books about new siblings
• Make room changes early
• Let them help choose things for the baby

The birth

• Arrange childcare for the birth
• Pack a bag for your older child
• Gift from the baby to the older child

First weeks

• Keep routines the same
• Let them help with small jobs
• Ask visitors to say hello to the older child first

One-to-one time

• Plan time with each parent
• Praise gentle behaviour
• Talk about feelings

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