Preparing baby's siblings

The arrival of a new baby can be a trying time for baby's siblings as their place in the family moves to make way for the newcomer. A little extra attention and explanation from mum and dad will go a long way in smoothing these changes.

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  Preparing siblings for a new baby

  Any child who's enjoyed the undivided attention of both parents for any length of time will suffer what child psychologists call “dethronement” when a new baby arrives. Nearly all toddlers suffer a deep sense of loss of parental love when a new sibling arrives. It's not surprising that their...
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  Baby and siblings at home

  Try to arrange for your child to see you and the baby as soon as possible after the delivery.
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