Parents ask the nurse for strategies to help their toddler adjust to a new baby. What should the nurse suggest?
a. Start talking about the baby very early in the pregnancy.
b. Move the toddler to a new bed after the baby comes home.
c. Tell the toddler that a new playmate will be coming home soon.
d. Alert visitors to the new baby to include the toddler in the visit.
ANS: D
Parents can minimize sibling rivalry by alerting visitors to the toddler's needs, having small presents on hand for the toddler, and including the child in the visits as much as possible. Time is a vague concept for toddlers. A good time to start talking about the new baby is when the toddler becomes aware of the pregnancy and the changes occurring in the home in anticipation of the new member. To avoid additional stresses when the newborn arrives, parents should perform anticipated changes, such as moving the toddler to a different room or bed, well in advance of the birth. Telling the toddler that a new playmate will come home soon sets up unrealistic expectations.
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