In today's video, I'm sharing with you all of the ways that I've been preparing my 2.5-year-old toddler for the arrival of their new baby sibling. I also share all of the research I've done and tips that I plan on implementing during the transition and afterward to make it as smooth as possible.

These tips have brought me a lot of peace of mind. I hope that you find some value in this video and that I can help you feel as equipt as possible for your transition too. Best of luck, mama!

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BOOKS:
I Am a Big Brother: https://amzn.to/38VlL1q
I Am a Big Sister: https://amzn.to/3xe1tsg
Why, Oh, Why does Baby Cry?: https://amzn.to/3mnYDfe
My New Baby: https://amzn.to/3MmTeQ1
The New Baby: https://amzn.to/3aB02wo

GIFTS/TOYS:
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Toddler Digital Camera: https://amzn.to/3Q7Bon4

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OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL/ENJOY:
Prepping for Baby # 2:    • Baby Number 2 Prep | Postpartum Essen...  
Things I'm Doing Different with Baby # 2:    • Things I'm Doing DIFFERENT With Baby ...  

// TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Introduce The Concept of Babies
2:35 Books
3:07 Provide Real-Life Examples
4:37 Get Them Involved
6:42 Independence
7:42 Communication
9:48 Tips for During + After
10:28 Meet in a Neutral Space
11:33 Gift Exchange
13:52 When People Come to Meet Baby
15:06 Don't Blame the Baby
16:48 Continue to Have Them Help
17:33 Prioritize 1:1 Special Time
18:25 Continue with "The Normal"
19:34 Have a Flexible + Open Mind

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Blog: https://www.everydaymomtessori.com
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ABOUT ME: I'm Mandi, a stay-at-home mom to a 2.5-year-old little boy. I'm also currently pregnant with baby number 2, a baby girl, due this summer. I'm a certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and a Montessori teacher in training. I am so passionate about anything that involves raising good humans and I want to use my platform to share all that I know. Follow along on my journey and pick up some useful information along the way.

*FTC Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some of the links in my description are affiliate links. This means that I make a small commission off of them at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting me and my channel.

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