tips for keeping DS 2y10m sane when new sis and house all in june

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Any tips to make things easier on my DS in june when baby sis arrives and we move house.

really worried all the upheaval will mentally scar him or something!!

I don't think it'll scar him in any way. I moved around and lived out of a suitcase until my son was 2.

I had his little sister when he was 21months old and i think the best advice would be to keep to his routine.

When the baby arrives just keep to his routine and fit the baby into his routine, not as hard as it sounds. Have a box of special toys that you can give him at baby's feeding times so that he doesnt see it as an opportunity to do something else to get your attention or thinks that mummies busy and had his chance to go eat the biscuits lol
I remember helping my son colour with one hand while breastfeeding LOL And let him know what his big bro responsibility's are so that he feels more in touch with his sis.
I said to my son that he had to make sure his wee sis was happy and if her blanket fell of he'd totter along and put it back over her and we'd let him gently rock her in her seat. I'd not tell him off for going near her. He'd bring her toys and talk to her about them too. She loved to listening to him even at 2 weeks old. They're 3 and 5 now and absolutely adore each other.

As with the house, i'm sure he'll be grand. If you want you could even get him a little gift and leave it in his new room for him. I think that while they are toddlers they really just look at your reactions to figure out how they should be feeling, so if you're happy then he'll be happy.

Hope this helps!

yeah, great advice. im already thinking out instr. to DH and family to keep his routine as much as poss.

already talking to him about 'helping' with sis but how much he understands is debatable.

suppose evry mum worries bout 2nd coming. x