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Talk naturally about pregnancy, new babies, changing routines, and questions children may not know how to ask.
A kid-friendly guide to welcoming a new baby
Jody the Big Sibling
A gentle picture book that helps young children understand, prepare for, and feel included in the experience of welcoming a new baby.
Why Jody?
The older child belongs at the center of the story, too.
Make room for feelings
Show children that excitement, worry, jealousy, curiosity, and uncertainty can all belong in the same story.
Practice helping safely
Introduce small, age-appropriate ways children can participate without making them responsible for the baby.
From pregnancy to homecoming
A story children can revisit as their family changes.
Jody participates in family preparations, learns what babies need, and discovers that becoming a big sibling does not make him any less important, included, or loved.