Siblings' Roles

Siblings need a lot of one-on-one attention before the new baby arrives and helping you set up the nursery is a good way to include him. Let him help pick out sheets or a special toy that is just from him. He needs to know that the baby will not be ready to play for quite a while, but there are lots of ways to be part of his new sibling’s life. He can:

• Be your personal assistant – getting you a glass of water or something you might need for the baby.
• Read to your baby or tell him a story.
• Fold baby clothes.
• Answer the phone.
• Hold or feed the baby if he is old enough.