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Preparing your toddler for a new baby

Telling your toddler that you’re expecting another baby can be tricky. Here’s how to tackle it without tears

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Posted: 19 November 2011
by Roisin Johnson

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You’ve got a toddler who’s used to having you all to herself, so the arrival of another little person in the family is never going to be easy for her. Think how you’d feel if suddenly you had to share your bathroom/TV/dinner table with a complete stranger and that might help you go some way towards understanding what it’s like.

But there is a way to soften the blow. Make sure your toddler is included every step of the way, introduce the idea of a new baby gradually, at key stages before and just after his or her arrival, and you’ll enjoy a smooth transition.

How do you announce the news to your toddler?

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