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Any tips for introducing LO#1 to new baby?

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The last few days I've been really thinking about how LO #1 is going to react to the new baby.  I want to make the intro/transition as easy for him as possible.  Do you have any tips to help make it smooth or am I kidding myself that I can make it easy?  I think the guilt is setting in about not giving him my undivided attention.  Just a little emotional today I guess.  Thanks!!!

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Re: Any tips for introducing LO#1 to new baby?

  • AEN1029AEN1029 member

    My DDs are 11 months apart so DD1 was very young when I brought DD2 home. She was more fascinated by her than anything. We introduced them in the hospital.

    Once we were home, I let DD1 sit next to me while I fed DD2, I let her help me tuck DD2 into her seat with her blanket.. Every time I gave DD2 a kiss, I gave one to DD1 also. When DD2 was asleep, I spent time with DD1. It's an adjustment, but eventually, they'll be so attached you won't be able to separate them. My girls are best friends and when they spend a few hours apart, they miss each other. I guess my advice is to just let LO #1 "help" as much as possible and when you have a free minute, give a little extra love. It'll be okay! Good luck!

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    I don't really know but one thing I've read and what a PP reiterated is not holding the new baby when your older one comes to see you.  I've held other babies around my daughter and she doesn't like it.  I plan to have my DD come to the hospital when I am ready, hold her, play with her, etc and then introduce the new baby after a she's gotten to spend some time with just me and dad.  
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    I am having a RCS on monday. DS will be at home with my MIL when we go in, then when we are ready to see him she will bring him to us. LO2 will at least be in the bassinet, if not out of the room completely when DS arrives. He will get to come see me and DH, then we will have nurse bring the baby in and he can meet her.
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