Big sibling helper checklist
Choose safe, optional ways your child would like to help.

Play, talk, prepare
Simple activities that make preparation more concrete and help children express what they may not have words for yet.
Choose safe, optional ways your child would like to help.
Create space for your child to picture and talk about the family change.
Use colors, faces, and simple prompts to name feelings without judgment.
Turn nursery preparation into a playful, low-pressure family activity.
Practice choosing calm sounds while the baby rests—without expecting silence all day.
Follow the pregnancy journey with child-friendly milestones and family conversations.