Introducing Siblings

One of the most amazing parts of motherhood is watching the bond that develops between your children. Siblings share a special relationship unlike any other, so it's essential to emphasize that from the get-go. I can still remember the excitement of taking a "Big Sister" class at the hospital where my brother was born . . . and that was more than 26 years ago.

If you're expecting a second lil one, consider a creative way to introduce your child to the family's newest addition. Here, some tried and true methods for ensuring that the initial meet and greet is a smooth, successful, and special one.

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Welcoming a new addition is a rite of passage for other kiddos in the family. We've rounded up some of our favorite sibling gifts from the ever-crafty artists at Etsy. Your big girl or boy will be channeling their Violet Affleck in no time!

Friends keep asking if my daughter knows that she is getting a sibling. My answer to that is, "Sort of." She can nod her head when asked if there's a baby growing in mommy's tummy, but I don't think she understands that life is actually developing.

In an effort not to totally rock her world, we have given her a baby doll, moved her to the big girl bed relinquishing the crib for "baby" and read countless big sister books. Of all the ones on the market, I like these the best mostly because they fit into a series of books that she already enjoys so much.