A New BabyHow wonderful! You have a new baby in your family!

Everyone in your family will have to do their part to welcome the baby and help everyone in the family get used to it.

There is a lot of excitement and changes when a new baby first comes home.

Let’s talk about what to expect and what the rules are for the new baby.

A New BabyWhen a new baby comes home, there may be extra people in the house to help Mum, or who come to visit your family and see the new baby.

We should always wash our hands before touching the new baby and only pick up or hold the baby if Mum or Dad give us permission.

A New Baby

The only way new babies can tell us that they need help is by crying – so you will hear crying when the baby wakes up, when the baby is hungry, tired, needs a nappy changed or just feels lonely.

It is Mum or Dad’s job to help when the baby cries but we can help by letting Mum or Dad know that the baby is crying.

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You will have to be extra patientduring this time. Mum will need to helpthe baby a lot at first, and you may need tofind stuff to do on your own, like play withtoys or read a book.

Mum will always make time for you when the baby can. Your extra patience andunderstanding will help Mum very much.

A New BabySometimes the baby will cry a lot. Sometimes the baby will take your toys or do something else that bothers you.

You will need to say to yourself “sillybaby!” and stay calm. Get Mum if youget upset – don’t get upset at the baby.

Remember babies don’t have very good manners – they can’t even talk yet!

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We all have to be very quiet when the baby is sleeping or napping too.

Ssshhh! Don’t wake the baby!

Babies need lots of sleep and sleep in the day and at night time too.

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You will see, as time goes by, that the baby

learns quickly and can be lot of fun. But

babies don’t walk and talk until they are 2

years old, so you must be patient.

Someday, the baby will be big like you! You

will get to play together and you will be great

friends – especially if you are kind and gentle

now.

A New BabyA new baby can be the best friend you ever had – and the new baby is going to learn a lot from watching you.

Being kind and gentle with our family is very important – especially with a new baby. It will be easier if you remember that the baby loves you and is learning every day. So remember the rules and enjoy the new baby.

the baby will love YOU very much.

Rules For A New Baby SisterDon’t pick up the babyFor safety, only adults pick up or carry the baby. This is very important ..If baby cries, tell MumIf the crying bothers you, please go into another room. the baby could be in pain. Wash your hands oftenClean up before you touch baby or baby’s stuff, to help keep germs and dirt away.If baby does something you don’t like, tell MumDon’t grab toys from baby or get angry.Baby’s don’t understand sharing. If you are kind, you will teach the baby to share with you.

Rules For A New Baby Sister

Don’t wake the Baby!Baby needs lots and lots of rest .As always:Let Mum and Dad know how you feel!If something is bothering you, let Mum and Dad know.Mum and Dad want to help and they love you very much!

Mum and Dad think you will make a greatbig brother!

Mum and Dad love you very much!