What's the best way to get a 2 year old used to being a big brother?

First off Congratulations on your new addition!

Second - get your son invovled as much as you can. My son was 2 when I got pregnant again (they are three years apart). I told him about the baby and he pretended that he had a baby in his belly too! (His idea) - as I got bigger I would talk to him about his baby brother (It helped him to know what was in mommy's belly) he went to a couple of my doctors appointments and we borrowed books from the library about becoming a big brother. We also picked the name ahead of time so my two year old got use to hearing the name and he would talk to my belly and use the baby's name. He even named his "baby" .

One the big day arrived he came by after the delevery and was introduced to his little brother - he was in awe of the little bundle and asked when he could take him home to play.

Unfortuanltly the awe didn't last very long - do expect some regression from your older son - mine started wetting his pants after he was completely potty trained but it only last about two weeks and it wasn't everyday.

After about three months of the baby being home he did ask me the funniest thing - I was feeding his brother on the couch and said "Where is his home? And when is his mommy coming to get him?" It was the cutest thing I ever heard - well I had to tell him that this baby is here to stay!

But I think if you talk about it and let him feel like he is still part of the family he will do just fine!

Good Luck to you!

i have a 3 year old, so i have been doing my research on things like this my whole pregnancy,

First Id back off with talking about it so much right now, your barley along right now, and 6 more months is a LONG time for a 2 year old. - I have read this sooo many times!

Really start talking about it when your belly startes to show alot!

but some great suggestions i found was:

1. make sure baby gets a gift to his new brother she/he can give him when he comes to visit the first time,

2. Mom and dad get a gift for BIG BROTHER too, maybe a shirt that said Im a big brother

3. Let him help as much as possible

4. let him help hold baby when you can

5. make sure to spend time, weather it just be a book read to him while your feeding the baby or whatever you can do.!

Good Luck MOM!

Anything you can do to make him included is important. From folding clothes to just holding the baby (if he can be trusted not to mishandle the child). Jealousy might lead to him regressing a bit, and he might want the pacifier or bottle. Toys are especially important at this time. Let him know the baby can't play with "grown boy" toys and get him his own box of toys he can play with the baby with. This is a big help!

Also, start a bank for him and one for the baby and keep them in the same place. Every week, give him a quarter for him and a quarter for the baby. Let him put the money in the bank. Have the baby there to "watch" big brother helping it to save for the future. This child can be endeared to the idea of being very important in the future of the baby this way.

I had people bring my other child presents at baby shower; we let the big brother help pick out baby clothes; took the older child on an outing when the baby was 4 weeks to the zoo and left baby with grandma (who loved it); just reading a story together and tucking in the baby before the big boy made him feel less jealous

sure, he's too historical for it. It can intervene with speech. There are a couple of ways to getting him off the binky. Two approaches you might cross approximately it are to throw the binky away otherwise you might wean him off of it through most effective giving it to him at special occasions (like at bedtime). I'm certain there will probably be every other suggestions on the best way to cross approximately it on right here.

Roll play. Making it fun and reward him for his great efforts. Read him books about the importance of big brothers.

Go over expectations in the roll play and just never forget to have big brother special time (preferably when the baby is put down for a nap). This allows him to feel involved and just as important

Good luck

I got my daughter invovled in the pregnancy. She helped name her brother. She helped pick out the bed room decore. She even went to all the doctors appt with me. She got so excited by the heart beat and ultrasounds that she couldn't wait to see this new little person when he was born. I plan on doing the same with both of them now that I am expecting again! Good luck!

Make sure you spend plenty of alone time with your son once the baby arrives. Also, have him help you with the little one. My 4 year old LOVES helping me give baths, change diapers and feed my 6 month old. Include him these type activities and he won't feel as jealous.

my daughter will be 3 on 10/26 my son turnrd 1 on 3/21 when i was pregnant we let jena pick things out 4 isaiah and help get things ready 4 his arrival. when he was born she was the first 1 ready 2 feed and change diapers she enjoys every waking moment with him

Well, I'm only 14. However, spending much time around both my neice and nephew, I've found that the older one grows to love the younger one unconditionally. You shouldn't really need to push it on him. He will most likely find out that the new baby is to stay, on his own. Eventually, they will grow very, very, attached. They will be with eachother constantly, and the older one will be very protective. I hope that helps.

Blessed Be.