Yes I agree, be gentle. You could buy some books on this topic and search for YouTube kids movies too. For example I know in one of the series of Peppa pig, mummy rabbit is pregnant and the kids are choosing a name. Also pretend play with dolls may be nice

when the new baby is born, get your 2.5 year old a gift from the baby.

Don’t force it. If you push too hard, your 2 1/2 yo will push back harder. Just keep casually mentioning the baby, eg we will be painting the room for baby etc. I’m sure once she arrives, it will be perfect

I read there’s a house in mummy’s tummy. At the end of the day, the 1st born is interested for a bit and then the sibling rivalry sets in when they realise this blob in the corner of the room taking up mummy’s time isn’t going away. I think my 1st born actually said something about taking her sister back to the hospital. But that phase passed as they all do

How are things going? I hope your son has adjusted

Try not to get upset by his reaction. Once bub is here he’ll be better able to understand.

You could try a baby doll for him or perhaps take him to meet some new mothers and their little babies, its hard but I have heard if baby turns up with plenty of gifts for big brothers that can be persuaded!

Ensure you give him lots of attention when the baby first arrives. I used to have special toys for my toddlers when I was busy breastfeeding my newborn, these toys only came out when I was breast feeding. My newborn also gave my toddlers a present they were all wanting when he first arrived.

stay positive, im sure once your bub arrives he will be excited

Just stay positive and include him in everything I’m sure it will all work out love Goodluck.

He will be fine once bub gets here, and to soften the blow have a special present from bub to him ready at the hospital

once the baby is born and you include him, he will be fine and love your new baby also

It is hard for them to understand when they can’t see a baby, when the baby arrives things will be different, make sure you have a present for him to give to baby, also a present from baby to him make a special bond straight away, involve in everything, changing, feeding also helps, don’t stress as they pick up on it.

Don’t be to worried, once the baby is born he will change his mind. Just make sure you include him and get him involved with helping out with the new baby.

I think it will all work out

The book ‘There’s a house inside my mummy’ helped my 2 yr old understand her baby sister and she loved her when she was born (they are 4y and 2y now) here is a link too the book http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781408315880?redirected=true&viewCountry=AU&selectCurrency=AUD&gclid=CKGPyeSl4b0CFVgmvQodYoAA_g

Jealousy is absolutely normal for anyone and everyone. In fact, you’d be worried if he wasn’t jealous! But include him in everything you go shopping for baby things and let him pick. Also don’t make shopping trips etc just about baby, make sure you buy something for him too so he doesn’t feel left out.

Try to not mention the baby for a week or so, and then maybe ask him to choose a special toy for the baby. The baby can then give him a special present too. Good luck. Hopefully when the baby is born he will be very excited with the new little sister. Let him know he will always be your special little boy no matter what.

I put a lot of emphasise on the baby being his brother. (Sister in your case) And have gift for him from the baby when it’s born and if a few people get him a little something at the birth then he won’t feel left out.

I’d stop talking about the new baby for a while. Your first born is not ready and not understanding. When your about 38 weeks, just start talking to your partner about your plans, like I have to pack my bag ready for the baby’s arrival, wait for your son to show interest and question and then not too much information at once, then you can ask him if he wants to help get things ready and involve him….good luck