Becoming a Big Sibling

A new baby is on the way, and your child has questions. Lots of them.

Is the baby really in there? Can the baby hear me talk? Will Mommy and Daddy still love me the same? When will the baby be able to play with me?

Becoming a Big Sibling: 100 Questions and Answers for Kids answers the real questions children ask when a new baby brother or sister joins the family. Each question gets its own colorful, easy-to-read illustrated page, so kids can explore one topic at a time, read with a grown-up, or flip straight to whatever they're wondering about today.

This guide follows the whole journey, from pregnancy to the first year:

• Waiting for the baby: due dates, baby kicks, doctor visits, baby showers, and helping choose a name
• The big day: where your child will be, who will care for them, and what happens at the hospital
• Meeting the newborn: why babies look wrinkly, sleep so much, cry so often, and make funny little noises
• Feeding, sleeping, and crying: how babies eat, why they burp and spit up, and how big siblings can help soothe them
• Big feelings: jealousy, feeling left out, being happy and sad at the same time, and knowing it's okay to talk about it
• Being a helper: holding the baby safely, being gentle, reading stories, singing lullabies, and pushing the stroller
• Baby safety: clean hands, keeping small toys away, and knowing when to ask a grown-up for help
• A changing family: sharing a room, special one-on-one time, and why family life gets even better
• Growing up together: when the baby will talk, walk, play, and look up to their big brother or sister

With gentle, honest, age-appropriate answers, this book helps prepare children for a new sibling. It eases worries, builds excitement, and helps kids feel proud of their important new role.

Perfect for:

• Big brothers and big sisters ages 6 to 12
• Parents preparing a child for a new baby
• A thoughtful gift for a baby shower, pregnancy announcement, or hospital visit
• Families with a newborn who want to support older siblings through the change

Give your child the answers they're looking for, and help them become the confident, caring big sibling they're ready to be.