Of course, every child is different, but these were the recommendations we followed: 🤍 Let the baby bring a gift. When our first son met his little brother, there was a special Lego set waiting for him from the small brother. It immediately created a positive first association. 🤍 Greet the older child first. When he came into the room, my first focus was on him. Not the baby. Not the photos. Him. He had just experienced a huge change too. 🤍 Don’t hold the baby in your arms during the first meeting. This was advice we heard from several experts. Instead, let the baby be in a bassinet or next to you so your older child doesn’t feel like they are competing for your arms from the very first second. 🤍 Let them set the pace. Some children want to cuddle, kiss and help immediately. Others need time to observe from a distance. Both reactions are completely normal. 🤍 Give your older child a role. A “big brother” or “big sister” job can make them feel included and important — bringing ...