When you’re expecting another baby, the initial excitement can soon give way to a wave of worrying thoughts:

“I hope I can love this new baby as much as I love my first.” 

“Will I end up loving my first any less?”

And, of course: “We’re good now—are we screwing things up by bringing someone else into the mix?”

As a result, there’s a lot of emotional weight riding on the first meeting between your older child and the new baby, as well as on those early weeks at home.

Following these tips can prepare your child for the new baby and help to make the introduction of the new sibling go as smoothly as possible.

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