Using a doll to prepare your eldest?
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I did! My son was 14 months when his baby brother arrived. I helped him acclimatise by getting baby’s things out in the house quite early on. Baby swing, Moses basket etc. I then put the doll in the swing, bassinet. I held the doll, fee the doll. I told him there’s a dolly in my belly. When baby boy did arrive, my son was amazing. I couldn’t have faulted him at all. They’re 1 and 2 now and they’re absolutely perfect together. They’re the best of friends x
Yes we bought one for Christmas to practice baby, gentle hands etc. he’s been a superstar since she has arrived giving her kisses and hugs to the top of her head. The only thing we find difficult is that he hits his hands into the noses basket with excitement so we keep the Moses basket on our kitchen table rather than in its stand.
I did! My son was also 18 months when he brother arrived. We taught him help with nappy changes, get bottles ready, burping and putting them down for naps. Sometimes I held the doll and when my son wanted something i explained that the doll needed my attention and he needs to wait. He still looks after his doll now and even tells me “sorry mummy, baby needs my attention” when we’re going out😂