I am 8 months pregnant and have a 15 month old son how can i explain to him another baby is coming?

maybe let him feel the baby kick. and tell him that is his little brother or sister.

My son was 21 months when I had my second, and frankly he is now over two and still has no grasp of "after this, we will do that" and he is barely starting to grasp that "in a few minutes" doesn't mean "no".

Now maybe that's just my son, or maybe its because I don't bribe him ever so he hasn't learned "this" then "that" but I don't think a child that age can really grasp that mommy is going to have a baby until the baby is there. I mean I encouraged him to hug the "baby" towards the end but that was more to stop him from jumping on my belly.

Maybe its just my family by my son loves his brother and has never been jealous. I don't think after a few days they really remember that there was a time without baby.

I am 5 months pregnant and my 15 month old daughter is becoming aware of my growing tummy. I've explained almost every day that a baby is growing in Mommy's tummy and that when he is ready, he will come out and we will meet him. Now she pats my big round tummy and says "Baby Boy"! So I think she is starting to understand. My almost 4 year old says "you will push and the baby will come out, then I will get to give the baby a hug!" So both girls are excited about the new addition. I've also told them things to expect, that little newborn babies cry a lot, that he won't be able to play with their toys just yet, but he will need to sleep and eat a lot. He will be coming to live with us in our house forever as part of our family. Just keep explaining and reminding every day and engage him in talking about the new sibling. He will get the idea in a few days and likely be just as excited and happy as you are about the new baby by the time the baby is born. I hope that helps!

My first 2 daughters were 17 months apart- almost the same as yours. What I did was just keep the conversation goin around the new baby that is coming to live with us soon, that it will be very small and will need lots of gentle love, that he (your son) will be able to be mommy's big helper and a good big brother by helping out (yes, he can help! He can fetch diapers and wipes, pick up dropped binkies, etc)- Just keep talking up how this new little person is coming to be a new part of your family. He'll pick up what he's capable of and- believe me- he'll figure the rest out soon enough!!! Good Luck- remember... nothing lasts forever and this too shall pass! It's hard, but enjoy them while they are small! I had 3 girls in 4 years and now they're all in their 30's and I have 3 grandkids! The time goes by much, much faster than you think!

My sons 4 and im 8mnths and i still dont think he fully understands whats happening! it myt seem silly but i read him books with stories bout pregnant mommys and brothers and sisters and things!!! dnt worry when the babys hear things will be fine!

My brother is just over 2 years old and my mum just had twin boys last week. She just kept telling my brother she had a baby in her tummy...he ended up dragging a Cabbage Patch doll around for a while (his baby) and pulling his shirt up and pointing to his belly button and saying "baby! baby!".

It's probably good that you've waited...kids don't have a good habit of being patient. Tell him that there's a baby growing in your belly. Show him photos of him as a baby. Take him on a hospital tour.

never had to do this myself...but i know stories can help to explain things go to your local book stories and tell them that you are looking for stories about new babies....little critters (it is a series) has one about a new baby sister that is good....there will be lots out there on this topic...

you probably should have done it sooner....doesnt he notice youre showing?