https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 30 May 2026 22:14:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prepping-a-toddler-for-a-baby#post-1178601 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:34:02 +0000 Freckles 1178601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a #2 yet, but LO was going through this phase where she wanted to be carried downstairs. I didn't want it to become a habit, so i asked her to "help mom go down the stairs" and she has since stopped (except when she's sick). It wouldn't be a bad idea to try to stop it now so that he doesn't think it's because of the new baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prepping-a-toddler-for-a-baby#post-1178573 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:28:49 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1178573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Given that my preemie should be coming home at some point in the next few weeks, how should I prep his 2yo brother for the upcoming drop in attention? Or, should I just indulge him until baby's home? Silly example, he is perfectly capable of going down stairs by himself, but if we are coming down together he always asks me to carry him, and I almost always do. Should I cut that out now, in prep? He knows his brother exists and we talk about bringing him home but he obviously has no idea what he's in for!</p> <p>Appreciate any insights, stories, or suggestions :) </p>