Health Tip: Prepare Your Child for a New Baby

Adjusting to a new brother or sister

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(HealthDay News) -- Your youngster's reaction to the introduction of a new brother or sister could include a range of emotions, from joy to resentment.

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The Nemours Foundation offers these suggestions to help make the transition easier:

• Look at your older child's baby pictures together.
• Read books about bringing a new baby into the family.
• Spend time visiting friends who have babies.
• Let your child help pack a bag for the hospital.
• Let your child help think of names for the new baby.
• Have your child go to the doctor with you and listen to the baby's heartbeat.

-- Diana Kohnle