https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:11:42 +0000 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:09:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=27211 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=1255233&title=telling-older-children#1255233 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 27211
Posted: 30 January 2011 at 9:09pm

My daughter was 6 when her brother was concieved, its a whole different ball game to when they are toddlers and getting a sibling, my biggest advice would be to involve her as much as you can, talk to her often about the baby, and how you are feeling, and about your pregnancy and birth with her so she knows that was also very special for her.
She is also old enough to look at more informative books with you,talk casually to her about feeding, how they can't do much for themselves at first and how they will be reliant on you,and that she was too....kids love to hear about themselves as babies

My daughter is AMAZING with her brother, not only does she do an awesome job at helping out (she can even change nappies, I don't make her, but the point is,she can ) she understands that he is little and sometimes I need to give him a bit more attention,yet she completely adores him ...

PM me if you have any   questions

Edited by TheKelly]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:09:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=1255233&title=telling-older-children#1255233 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=1254892&title=telling-older-children#1254892 Author: Meegiemoo
Subject: 27211
Posted: 30 January 2011 at 12:33pm

Hey ladies, thanks for all the resources! My daughter is 6 and we are only getting around to having our second, then then planning on a thrid.

I hit the library and found nothing that helps me help her in understanding what it will be like when there is a new bubs and prehaps some steps on helping her prepare for life with a sibling. Im thinking after 6 years as the only child and then a sibling and new cousin in the same year will make her feel a little left out?

Maybe ill check out whitcolls and see what they have.]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:33:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=1254892&title=telling-older-children#1254892 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712690&title=telling-older-children#712690 Author: Babe
Subject: 27211
Posted: 30 June 2009 at 8:30am

Jake came over when we were about 2 weeks in and didn't even know ourselves and pulled my top up and started kissing my tummy. It was so random and adorable!! He now comes and kisses 'bubba' through the day regularly lol cute!]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:30:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712690&title=telling-older-children#712690 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712176&title=telling-older-children#712176 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 2:36pm

Aww I love that book baby dear.

Umm KA I didn't think Jack really understood much but in hindsight I think he understood a lot more than I thought. We talked about the baby a lot and he was quite interested in babies. Caprece has no interest whatsoever in babies so I think they do know on some level.]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:36:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712176&title=telling-older-children#712176 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712152&title=telling-older-children#712152 Author: Peanut
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 2:08pm

I have a great golden book called "Baby Dear" that DS loves! We are currently reading it 3 or 4 times a day.

Mac is slightly confused about the bubba and will point to his own belly and say "bubba"...hmmm>

When we say anything about the baby he just starts repeating "bubba Jack" who is the little baby at his DC. I am guessing we will get there eventually by just normalising the whole thing by talking about it.

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:08:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712152&title=telling-older-children#712152 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712098&title=telling-older-children#712098 Author: arohanui
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 1:10pm

I'm sure he will KA Lol he's probably thinking, how the heck can a baby fit in mummy's tummy!]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:10:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712098&title=telling-older-children#712098 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712093&title=telling-older-children#712093 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 1:06pm

he likes other people's babies but looks at me like I'm mental when i say about our baby:) hehe...oh well he certainly understands a lot of other stuff so maybe in a few months he will get it:) ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:06:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712093&title=telling-older-children#712093 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712083&title=telling-older-children#712083 Author: arohanui
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 1:01pm

Yeah when we get preggie again we'll talk to Harry about the bubba in my tummy, and how he's going to be a big brother.... just to make it normal. I think Sally's right that they understand a lot more than we realise.

Harry also has a boy doll (his "bubba") that he looks after, and we've always encouraged him to be sweet and gentle with it, and give it kisses and cuddles - he's really pretty good around newborns, and I think alot of it is to do with that. He also has my old dolls cot/pram that he puts it in as well (thankfully they're nice and boyish!).]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:01:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712083&title=telling-older-children#712083 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712080&title=telling-older-children#712080 Author: sally belly
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 12:57pm

Aww cute Rowan .

Kiddies understand more than we give them credit for I reckon so I've been telling Liam there's a baby in my tummy. He looks at me quite intently when I tell him so I'm sure something is sinking in. Time will tell ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:57:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712080&title=telling-older-children#712080 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712044&title=telling-older-children#712044 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 12:21pm

what sortof age do they start to understand about another baby?]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:21:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712044&title=telling-older-children#712044 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712039&title=telling-older-children#712039 Author: arohanui
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 12:15pm

Aw Kate that is so cute and clever of Rowan!! And lol at the book being sickly sweet... I can't say I've read it myself, but have read some really good reviews about it and thought it sounded cute! ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:15:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712039&title=telling-older-children#712039 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712002&title=telling-older-children#712002 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 11:17am

Awww Kate thats so cute about rowan!! Caden pulls my top up and slaps my tummy thats about it lol, though if he is leaning on my tummy and the baby kicks the look on his face is like hehe]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:17:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=712002&title=telling-older-children#712002 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711996&title=telling-older-children#711996 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 11:11am

I know our Library has heaps and heaps in the childrens section, sorry no help wth names, but that could be a good, free start!]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:11:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711996&title=telling-older-children#711996 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711995&title=telling-older-children#711995 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 11:09am

Eww sorry Liz but I saw that book in Whitcoulls and thought it was really sickly sweet and OTT. Might check out the other linked one though.

I've been telling Rowan there's a baby in my tummy for a few weeks but she hasn't got it and keeps looking at her tummy. But this morning when we were on the couch she pulled up my top and patted my tummy and said 'hello baby" so maybe it's starting to sink in.]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:09:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711995&title=telling-older-children#711995 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711961&title=telling-older-children#711961 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 10:28am

yeah that is a good one arohanui.....my mw leant us that when i was preggy with charli and we'd read it to jack every night, he loved it ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:28:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711961&title=telling-older-children#711961 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711845&title=telling-older-children#711845 Author: arohanui
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 8:02am

This one's quite good too There's a house inside my mommy]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:02:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711845&title=telling-older-children#711845 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711831&title=telling-older-children#711831 Author: Tastic
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 6:26am

that book looks awesome, thanks sheena

will buy it on pay day - hopefully

Yeah Id be happy with 33 weeks. but I just have to keep telling myself that this one will be fine and come around 40 weeks lol

Edited by Tastic]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:26:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711831&title=telling-older-children#711831 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711824&title=telling-older-children#711824 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 12:19am

I found this one, it isnt the one I saw but it looks pretty good
Linky

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:19:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711824&title=telling-older-children#711824 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711822&title=telling-older-children#711822 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 12:14am

I cant believe Im 33 weeks Freaking out now lol!!!

I hope you make it to 33 weeks this time, full term even better! 'Im still looking for this book LOL, it was really neat!]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:14:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711822&title=telling-older-children#711822 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711818&title=telling-older-children#711818 Author: Tastic
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 12:07am

great thanks Sheena
side note - yay for being 33 weeks - I hope to make that this time round! well even 27weeks Ill be happy lol]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:07:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711818&title=telling-older-children#711818 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711816&title=telling-older-children#711816 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 27211
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 12:04am

Ohh I saw a book in paper plus a little while ago called :mummys tummy" or something!! It was really neat, but I didnt get it cos Caden is far to young to understand lol.

I'll do some net surfing and see if I ca find it for you ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:04:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711816&title=telling-older-children#711816 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711806&title=telling-older-children#711806 Author: Tastic
Subject: 27211
Posted: 28 June 2009 at 11:46pm

so we have said to bailey and aidan that we are having a baby
but I know they dont really understand - well bailey knows he will be getting a baby brother or sister but aidan he shakes his head no and walks away lol

is there a book or something I could show - not too graphic! that explains the baby in mummys tummy? ]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:46:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27211&PID=711806&title=telling-older-children#711806