The unpredictable sibling newborn intro: I’m a peds NP but also a mom, and I learned this the hard way. *You are the parent and you can do what you want. These are suggestions only. Take or leave this list and be kind in the comments. ➡️ DON’T * Hold or feed the baby when sibling walks into hospital room * Use language that communicates that the baby is more important than the sibling (example: don’t say my baby, say our baby) * Be reactive to toddler response in transition (expect big emotions

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