How to get your toddler to accept the new baby

The bun is in the oven..... again. You are expecting number 2 and will soon be a mother of 2. Will you have enough space in your heart to love another child? How can you get  your toddler to accept the new baby? These are questions that often race through the thoughts of a mother when she is expecting her second child.

Quite often, I get these question from mothers "Will I love my second child as much as my first child?" I always tell them that the more the merrier. The more children you have, the more chance you will have of receiving unconditional love, for that is the kind of love that children give. Unconditional love.

The more children you have, the more love you have to go around your house. Eventually they always come back to me and say "I never knew I had it in me to love another." It happens all the time. As a mother, you have the capacity to love as many children as you have.

However, what about your toddler? Will your toddler accept the new baby?

The key to acceptance is involvement. Involve your toddler every step of the way. Here are some ways you can involve your toddler in welcoming the new baby to your house.

• Bring your toddler along to doctor visits
• Show your toddler scans of the baby and explain to them where the head, hands etc are
• Let your toddler feel your bulging tummy and talk to baby
• Say "our" baby and "your" new brother or sister whenever referring to the baby
• If possible, bring toddler along to the hospital to take baby home

My toddler accepted her newborn baby brother with ease with her complete involvement every step of the way. We didn't have anyone to watch her while we were at hospital during the delivery, so we brought her along. She was there to see baby as soon as he was cleaned. She slept on a sleeping bag together with daddy in the hospital room while mummy was breastfeeding baby. All the nurses thought she was adorable, this little girl in pink who didn't mind sleeping on the sleeping bag. We had wanted a bigger room but it was unavailable so we had to make do with a sleeping bag and she thought it was rather fun to camp out. 

When we went home, our toddler went home along with us together with the newborn. We had our new extended family. Our toddler did not have to be separated from us during the process. She did not have to be taken care of by grandparents or aunts and wait anxiously at home for the newcomer to take over her position on the pedestal. She was part of it all. 

I can't repeat it often enough. The most important way to help your toddler accept the baby is to involve her every step of the way, whenever practical. Good luck and congratulations on your new extended family.

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Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Online

If you have a little one who loves Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends, read this hub to find out where you can get more information about Thomas and Friends online.

Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends

Thomas and Friends. Percy, James, Gordon, Edward. My little guy loved them all. This site is for all little boys or girls (why not girls) who loves Thomas and Friends and of course the parents or guardians of these little ones to guide them to safe sites to play and learn about Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Online.

We heard so many of the Thomas the Tank Engine songs it still strikes a familiar chord whenever we listen to any of them.

Use Thomas to teach

You can use your little one's interest in Thomas the Tank Engine to teach him or her all about transportation.

Thomas the Tank Engine Official Site

Our first stop is naturally the Thomas the Tank Engine Official Site. Here you will find Thomas and Friends Games, Thomas the Tank Engine Activities, Thomas Videos and more.

The must visit stop on this site is the Thomas the Tank Engine Depot where you will get to see the list of ALL the Engines on Sodor Island with pictures and a brief introduction about the Engine. Definitely a must visit stop for all parents if you want to know what engine your child is talking about. It never ceased to amaze me how my son and daughter used to remember all the names of all the engines on the island of Sodor.

Thomas the Tank Engine Wiki

Here is the wiki on Thomas the Tank Engine. Do read up about Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller. He is the head of the railway.

Here you will get many facts about Thomas and friends that you never knew about. For example, did you know that Thomas was the only fictional character alongside 98 real-life adults included in the Independent on Sunday's 2009 "Happy List", for making Britain a better and happier place.

Thomas the Tank Engine Episode List

Here is the Thomas the Tank Episode List, all 463 of them. Wow! The list is compiled by IMDB together with a short summary about each episode. Very useful for Thomas the Tank Engine book and dvd collectors.

Thomas the Tank Engine Reward Charts

Reward Charts are great for teaching responsibility, time management and getting things done. Thomas the Tank Engine fans will be motivated with these Thomas the Tank Engine Reward Charts.

Thomas and Friends Printables

You can get some Thomas the Tank Engine Printables including online coloring pages for Thomas and friends at NickJr.com plus Thomas Party Invitations if you are planning to have a Thomas the Tank Engine birthday theme for a Thomas fan.

Thomas the Tank Engine Birthday

Why not plan a Thomas the Tank Engine theme party. Your little Thomas fan will be thrilled!!

Bake a Thomas the Tank Engine Cake

If you are planning a Thomas the Tank Engine theme birthday party for a little Thomas the Engine fan, you might like to bake a Thomas the Tank Engine cake.

Here is a step-by-step tutorial to show you how to bake a Thomas the Tank Engine Cake. You definitely have to visit this site even if you don't bake. The cake is simply amazing!!

Thomas the Tank Engine Activities

At DLTK's Crafts for Kids, you will find plenty of Thomas The Tank Engine Crafts as well as more Thomas the Engine Printables.

I like the Thomas and Friends Birthday theme ideas and games, Thomas the Tank Engine printable chore charts and Thomas and Friends iron on transfers for T-shirts etc. You can also find crafts for James the Red Engine and Percy the small Engine here.

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Baby Boy First Birthday Outfit

This post gives you lots of ideas on what to wear for baby boy on his first birthday, that important not to be missed milestone which must have baby looking his best.

Baby Boy's First Birthday Outfit Ideas

It's Baby's First Birthday. What shall he wear for this very important milestone? The first birthday is the moment many parents feel really proud of. Make sure you dress baby boy up in his finest outfit so he will shine for the many photos that you will be taking for keepsakes. This lens is all about baby boy's first birthday outfit.

If you are asking yourself "What shall my baby boy wear for his first birthday party?" Then this is the right place for you. You will find many ideas for baby's first birthday outfit here. Baby Boy's First Birthday clothing choices including matching props and accessories for baby are included in this lens on Baby Boy's First Birthday Outfit to make Baby's first birthday the most memorable event. Remember to take lots of pictures. He is only going to be one year old once.

Baby Boy First Birthday Outfit Can Be A Shortall Or A Longall

Mud Pie Prince Birthday Boy Longall

Here Is Another Rugged Looking Brown Owl Longall By Mud Pie


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Mud Pie Has Smart Looking Longalls And Shortalls For Baby Boy

I Prefer Longall Because It Is Smarter And More Formal Looking For A Birthday Party However A Shortall May Be More Comfortable

I like this birthday boy first birthday longall from Mud Pie. It has a little owl with its arms outstretched. The
corduroy material makes it look really rugged, just like dad!

Baby Boy First Birthday T-Shirts - T-Shirts With First Birthday Design Can Be Used For First Birthday Because They Are Comfortable


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A Cute T-Shirt With A Happy First Birthday On It Is Handy To Keep Around As An Extra Outfit For The Day

Get 100% cotton for baby boy's first birthday T-shirts as these are very comfy for baby.

TIP: Get baby a really smart looking birthday outfit and then have a Happy First Birthday T-Shirt at hand for baby to change into in case he soils his birthday outfit or you can change him into his birthday t-shirt if he gets too hot and uncomfortable in his first birthday outfit.

Formal Looking Baby Boy's First Birthday Outfit


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Unlike A Baby Girl's First Party Frock, I Find It Really Hard To Find A Formal Looking Baby Boy's Outfit

One very quick way for baby boy to look formal is to get him a cute baby tuxedo, smart suit or other suits made of baby friendly 100% cotton material. Depending on your baby and how active he is, you can get a full 5 piece one like this one or get a bodysuit with a tuxedo design on it.

All-in-one faux tuxedo bodysuit.

A full piece baby tuxedo is recommended for formal affairs like weddings.

However a bodysuit with a tuxedo print can easily turn baby from casual to formal without making baby too hot or uncomfortable. These are great for semi-formal occasions.

Baby Boy Can Look Formal And Smart On His Birthday With A Real Suit Or an all in one baby romper suit that makes him comfy yet smart as though dressed in a 3 piece outfit like this

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This boy's all-in-one little gentleman suit has a v-neck sweater and bow tie attached to the romper.This faux suit looks smart yet it is comfortable

Why a faux tuxedo suit? I like the smart look for a formal party. However, sometimes smart also translates to uncomfortable. A faux suit with a tuxedo printed on it is a clever way to let baby look smart and yet still feel comfortable. If you like, you can keep this as a second suit for when baby gets tired or dirties his real smart suit.

A Cute Bib Can Do Wonders To An Outfit. You Can Even Add A Bib To A Plain Outfit And Reuse The Birthday Outfit After The Party

TIP: Instead of a smart babysuit, you can dress baby up in an all white or all black babysuit or romper, then add a cute babybib

Adding A Smart Baby Bib To A Plain Baby Romper Or Bodysuit For Baby Allows You To Reuse Baby's First Birthday Outfit


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Baby Boy First Birthday Bibs - You Can Get A Two In One Baby Outfit With Bib Or Dress Baby Up With Special First Birthday Bibs For His First Birthday

One way of dressing baby up quickly is to have a first birthday baby bib handy. In fact you can have several in hand. A cute first birthday boy bib is like an accessory that will instantly turn baby boy's outfit from plain to cute or smart or whatever your choice of bib may be. You could also get a matching babysuit and bib.

You Can Use Smart Hats Like The Baby Fedora Hat To Make Baby Boy's Outfit Look More Formal

Party Hats or Boy's Cap For Baby's First Birthday Is Another Way To Accesorize Baby's Birthday Outfit - Get Cute Party Hats That Are Good For Keepsakes Photos.

Baby Boy's First Birthday One Piece Long Sleeve Suit Is Very Comfortable For An Active Baby Boy

Here's one very cool looking one, from the front and even cooler from the back!


I Like The Back View. It's Adorable And Certainly A Rugged Butt!

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TIP: Match baby boy's comfortable onesie or one piece bodysuit with a smart baby hat like the cute fedora hat and other smart caps for a quick makeover to baby's outfit for his first birthday.

The baby boy's first birthday one piece suit featured above is a hot seller. If you find that the item has been temporarily sold out, you can still check out other cute outfits for boys from Rugged Butts. They have really great looking clothing for little birthday boys.

Layering Makes Your Boy's Outfit More Versatile

A Baby Boy Needs To Look Smart For His First Birthday Party - Baby Boy's 3-Piece Outfit Set Is Both Smart And Versatile

A 3-piece Suit Or Set For Birthday Boy Keeps Him Looking Smart And Warm


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Casual, Smart or Sporty? Which Outfit Will Baby Boy Wear For His First Birthday

It Depends On What Type Of Birthday Party You Are Organizing For Your Boy.

A 3-piece Baby Boy's Clothing Set is versatile. They can turn casual or smart by putting on or taking off. This gives you more options and variety for baby boy's important first birthday party.

TIP: Layering baby's clothing allows you to keep baby warm or cool when the need arises.

Which Outfit Is Best?
Which Outfit Do You Prefer For Baby Boy's First Birthday?

1. Shortall
2. Longall
3. 3 Piece Set
4. T-Shirt Onesie
5. Smart Tuxedo
6. Faux Tuxedo
7. One Piece Long Sleeve Suit
8. Layered Outfit

Search Here For More Things You Need For Baby On His First Birthday Party Ever!

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Top 12 Superhero Costumes For Boys This Halloween 2015

Boys love to role play as superheroes. So this hub featuring Superhero Costume For Boys are not just right for Halloween, they are useful all year round as a birthday gift or Christmas present.

Halloween Superhero Costumes For Boys
Boys love to dress up as Superheroes, not just during Halloween but all through the year in fun role play. This hub features superhero costumes for boys from toddlers up. Both Marvel Superheroes and DC Comic Superheroes are included in the costume sets.

All boys will love dressing up as these superheroes for Halloween. Kids will enjoy these costumes a lot as they role play the different superhero roles.

Photo Credit: DC Comics Boys Action Trio Superhero Costumes





Top 12 Superhero Costumes For Boys - Contents At A Glance: Here are my Top 12 Superhero Costume Picks For Boys

Below are my Top 12 picks arranged in no particular order as they are all top favorites superhero costume for boys. The Top 12 Superhero costumes are available for baby or infant boys, toddler boys, preschooler boys and for boys of all ages including boys age 4-6 or 7-8 and up.

These Superhero Costume For Boys Are Great As Halloween Costumes.

They also make nice Birthday Gifts and Christmas Gifts for Superhero fans for boys to role play and just have fun.

This is also a quick glance at the contents on this page. This post is organized into top 12 favorite superheroes. Below each superhero, you will find costume sizes for boys of different ages. The costumes are organized according to sizes from baby and infant upwards. Accessories are included in the pick.

1. Captain America Costume For Boys

2. Spiderman Costume For Boys 

3. Iron Man Costume For Boys 

4. Thor Costume For Boys 

5. Green Lantern Costume For Boys 

6. Superman Costume For Boys 

7. Batman Costume For Boys 

8. Robin Costume For Boys 

9. The Hulk Costume For Boys 

10.Wolverine Costume For Boys 

11.Optimus Prime Costume For Boys 

12.Justice Leaque The Flash Costume For Boys

Captain America Costume For Boys - Captain America Is The First Avenger


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Captain America is a superhero by Marvel. He is the first Avenger. His all-American look costume is great for kids for Halloween.

Remember to check whether the Captain America Shield is included in the costume. If not, you will need to get one or the costume will not be complete.

Spiderman Costume For Boys - Spiderman Costumes Are Great For Halloween Because Of The Spider Theme


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Spiderman Costume For Kids

A child's spiderman costume should come with a half mask so that it is comfortable and can be kept on. Spiderman isn't quite complete without his mask on or his identity will be revealed which is not what superheroes are supposed to do.

Iron Man Costume For Boys - Iron Man Costumes Are Great For Birthdays Too


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Iron Man Costumes For Kids

Iron Man fans will love to wear Iron Man Costumes For Halloween. In fact Iron Man fans will love to wear Iron Man Costumes For Birthdays too or just for role playing around the house. This Iron Man costume comes complete with a pair or rocket gauntlets.

Thor Costume For Boys - Thor Is More Than A Superhero, He Is The God Of Thunder In Marvel Comics



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Thor Costume For Kids

Whereas Thor was not very well known accept to the comic readers of yesterday, today he is famous thanks to the Avengers movie.

Thor and his special helmet and hammer called the Myjolnir. Remember to make sure your costume includes the Myjolnir or Thor's Hammer.

Green Lantern Costume For Boys - Green Lantern Is A Popular DC Comics Character



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Green Lantern has a power ring with special powers. The Green Lantern Costume Is Great For Halloween as well as a birthday and Christmas gifts for boys.





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Superman Costume For Boys - Superman The Savior Of The World Costume Is Colorful And Bright For Boys


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Superman Child Costume

The classic red, yellow and blue colors of the Superman costume for boys makes it a very bright and vibrant costume to wear for Halloweens. Boys will also like this costume for playing with just for fun.

Batman Costume For Boys - Your Child Can Role Play The Caped Crusader In The Batman Costume



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The Batman Childrens Costume

Batman the Caped Crusader Costume is great as a gift for all Batman fans from little to older. Even big boys would love this costume.

Robin Costume For Boys - This Deluxe Robin's Child Costume Comes Complete With Muscles


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Robin Deluxe Muscle Chest Child Costume

If a sibling or cousin is wearing the Batman Child's Costume, this Robin's Costume For Boys would be a nice match. The Robin's costume is available in Toddler (2-4) and Child Sizes: Small (4-6), Medium (8-10), Boys Large (10-12).

The Hulk Costume For Boys - Avenger's Hulk Has Lots Of Muscles And So Does The Incredible Hulk Costume For Boys



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The Hulk Costume For Boys is a muscle torso jumpsuit that comes with a facemask. The jumpsuit has muscles on top and image or rip trousers at the bottom of the costume.

The Incredible Hulk costume for babies is really adorable while those for older kids has more muscles. Pair them with hulk smash hands for a complete hit with the kids.

Wolverine Costume For Boys - The Wolverine Costume For Boys Come With Claws



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The Wolverine Costume For Boys is in a nice bright yellow and blue. It comes complete with wolverine mask and wolverine claws. Just right for giving Halloween scares.

Optimus Prime Costume For Boys - Optimus Prime May Not Be A Superhero But He Did Save The World So That Makes Him A Superhero Afterall


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Optimus Prime is not your average superhero but he qualifies as one for having saved the world.

The Optimus Prime costume and other Transformers Costumes are just right for Halloween. They look so cool and boys will love them. You will find Bumblebee and Megatron Costumes a delight too.

Justice Leaque The Flash Costume For Boys


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Justice League The Flash Costume

The Flash Costume in vibrant red and yellow will transform little boys into instant superhero status with a seat in the Justice Leaque.

The Flash Insignia and Yellow Boots Top along with the foam lighting bolts make this costume very appealing visually for kids.

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