Introducing baby to your toddler

I have 2.5 year old but he’s really aware of baby brother coming and really excited! I’m planning to have my partner go and get him after and bring him to the hospital, maybe get him to bring the baby a present, probably a soft toy. He’s also in nursery and will continue with his routine 😊

Our son is just under 3. He understands he’s going to be a big brother and there is a baby coming soon. But of that how much he actually gets I’m not sure. I’m booked in for a planned section and if all goes well it will be the AM slot. So our son is going to come up in the afternoon of that day to the hospital. He’s picked her out a wee teddy bear and we’ve got him a little something from her too so when he comes to the hospital it will be waiting for him.

In regards to his routine I would try keep him in to his routine as it’s some normality for him x

We are keeping our little one in a routine as much as possible but for example if I come home from the hospital when she is in nursery I would get settled and then my husband will go and get her early to meet her baby brother or sister.

If it is outwith nursery then we would ideally have her meet her baby brother or sister in the house if I am home not long after giving birth but if we need to stay in then my husband would bring her to the hospital.

Our little girl has picked a blue and pink blanket which we will take with us to the hospital but I am going to let her pick a blue and pink comforter for her to give to baby x

I have a 3 year old and I got induced on Tuesday then gave birth Wednesday, beforehand I got him some presents from baby but those days we took him to nursery like a normal day on both days and then in the afternoon on Wednesday he came to the hospital and I kept baby in the baby bed while I was sat on my bed, I made sure to make it about my toddler first and give my attention to only him and let him ‘come round’ even tho he knew I was having a baby and would always talk about him, he then realised the baby in the bed and wanted to see him and after a short while gave my toddler his presents. I understand it’s not easy with toddlers and a new baby and yes it’s still early days for me but now my toddlers besotted with him, it was so lovely to watch him fall in love with his new baby brother but also ease him into the situation as it can be a lot for them, day by day since Wednesday (as my toddler been staying at a family members home while we adjust to a new baby) he’s been coming..

We’re trying to focus on what will be best for our first born. He’s 3 years old, knows he’s having a sibling and we will keep him in his normal routine, along with introduce baby brother at home.
I’m my 3y/o’s preferred parent and it will just get too stressful if he comes to hospital and then has to leave without me. Initially we wanted to introduce them in the hospital but given his personality we think a calm home intro with us all back together will be best ☺️

My LO has just turned 3 and he knows hes getting a baby brother. He goes nursery full time as i work, im going to keep his routine the same so he still gets the stimulation and is able to have some time away from the baby. Also gives me the chance to have 1-on-1 time with baby. We may do odd days when he doesnt go in, but want to keep things as settled as possible for him.
With the meeting, im having a section so i will be in hospital 24hrs+. Im going to have his grandma looking after him and doing the nursery run as normal. Hoping to introduce at home, it would be ideal if we could come home during the day and get settled first, then introduce after he gets back from nursery x

I’m planning a homebirth so all being well he’ll hopefully just wake up to his baby brother but if for any reason I end up in hospital I won’t have my partner bring him until we’re being discharged. My sons a massive mummy’s boy and it would break his heart to have to leave without me and I wouldn’t want him to think I was ‘picking’ the new baby over him as obviously baby would stay with me.

We’re sticking with nursery routine as he loves it there and it’s some time he can have his normality and will also give us a rest x

I would prefer to bring baby home to my tot but it’ll depend on what his care arrangements are at the time. If he has to come to the hospital, I wouldn’t want him to come unless I’m ready to be discharged

I have a 2.5yo and having a CS, planning to wait until home as I think he’ll get upset if he comes to hospital and has to leave us there. Also keeping his routine which is 3 days childcare and want to try and make as normal for him as possible!