time passes much slower for a small child than it does for an adult—nine months could be half a lifetime! for this reason, it’s best to wait until you’re well into your pregnancy before telling the sibling(s) about the new baby. the idea that there’s a baby inside you will make more sense if your child can see that your tummy has grown and maybe even feel movement.
another helpful way to prepare older siblings for the new baby is to bring out their baby pictures and talk about what it was like when they were a baby.
while you’re decorating the nursery and shopping for the new baby’s clothes, involve your 