Coping Ideas - Health Tips { { { { { { Health Tip: Prepare Your Child for a New Baby { { { { { { | | (HealthDay News)�?FONT color=#333333>Your youngster's reaction to the introduction of a new brother or sister could include a range of emotions, from joy to resentment. The Nemours Foundation offers these suggestions to help make the transition easier: - Look at your older child's baby pictures together.
- Read books about bringing a new baby into the family.
- Spend time visiting friends who have babies.
- Let your child help pack a bag for the hospital.
- Let your child help think of names for the new baby.
- Have your child go to the doctor with you and listen to the baby's heartbeat.
-- Diana Kohnle Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved.
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