# Prepare my child for a new baby sibling

A before-and-after plan to help an older child feel secure and involved when a new sibling arrives.

- Topic: Personal Life & Wellbeing
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Plan, Code, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/prepare-my-child-for-a-new-baby-sibling

## Prompt

```text
Help me prepare my child for a new sibling.

**Older child's age and personality:** [DETAILS]
**Due date or arrival date:** [DATE] (also works for adoption or blended families)
**Changes coming for the older child:** [e.g. "moving to a big bed", "starting daycare", "sharing a room"]
**Who will care for them during the birth or arrival:** [PLAN]
**What I'm worried about:** [jealousy, regression, aggression toward baby, feeling left out]

Give me:
1. How and when to tell them, with a short script for their age.
2. A timeline of preparation steps: books, visits, practicing with a doll, involving them in choices.
3. Advice on timing other big changes (bed, room, potty training, school) so they don't feel pushed out by the baby.
4. A plan for the first meeting and the first two weeks home, including small daily one-on-one time.
5. What normal reactions look like (regression, clinginess, big feelings) and calm responses to each.
6. Ways the older child can help that feel important but are safe.

Include a clear safety note: never leave a young child alone with a newborn, and steps to take if they are rough with the baby. If behavior changes are severe or lasting, suggest talking with the pediatrician.
```

## What to fill in

- DETAILS
- DATE
- PLAN

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