4 year old asking where do babies come from?

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Wasn't really sure where to put this so went for Aibu as always seems to get good answers.
So my 4 year old son has asked a few times now how mummies and daddies make babies, where they come from etc? It always seems to be at bedtime so have fobbed him off a bit and said we will talk about it tomorrow etc but what do I say? He has asked several times now so I need to give him an answer but not sure how to make it age appropriate???

I didn't want my children to think that boys have willies and girls have... nothing? Vaginas are important and useful and not a secret. My children have known the basics of reproduction since before they can remember and it's never been embarrassing or awkward for them.

I’m surprised how many people are happy to tell a 4 year old where willys go. I must lead a sheltered life! I’ll stick to special cuddles grin
Why the big secret it’s not shameful to know basic biology and you don’t have to go into graphic detail. Giving your kids the knowledge and language to talk about their bodies keeps them safe.

This is Mumsnet...

Children on here are told the correct names and full anatomy of all sexual organs from aged two and onwards. Not to mention the full blown details for sexual intercourse and reproduction as well.

Why do you need to ask?!?

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My son just never asked me. I think he must have been happy with the sex education at school. I had all the books and everything 😜🤦‍♀️

I’m not sure why I’m being mocked - is that all of the limits of your discussion capabilities? Very odd.
We all do it differently.
But - back in the real world everyone I know says similar to me!

I think it’s more good natured laughing than mocking. I don’t personally use ‘special cuddles’ for humans - but I can understand why people do. But I think it’s quite a funny misdescription for a horse mounting another!

Ellisandra

She’s never seen a horse mate but to be fair I’m not sure how special she found the cuddles of seeing dogs mating several weeks ago!

I’ve just asked my daughter this morning (5) what special cuddles are and she shrugged and she said “are they for your birthday?”

Special cuddles between horses!!! I've heard everything now. They are mating!! - tell the child that!

I remember a book by Claire Rayner from ages ago in which she described a vagina as "Mummy's baby-making place" - where is a finger-down-throat icon when you need one!?