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🌸 New baby coming / adjusting to a new sibling

2 episodes Β· 2 books

Episodes to watch 2
Bluey

Sleepytime

Ages 2–6 Disney+ 7 min

A dreamlike episode in which Bingo learns to sleep on her own, with her mother always there even when apart β€” a beautiful portrayal of secure attachment for families navigating new baby transitions.

daniel-tiger

Daniel's New Baby Sister

Ages 2–5 PeacockPBS 28 min

Baby Margaret arrives and Daniel experiences the full range of big-sibling feelings β€” excitement, jealousy, and love. One of the most honest portrayals of sibling adjustment in children's television.

Books to read 2

There's a House Inside My Mommy

Giles Andreae

Ages 2–5

A toddler wonders about the new baby growing inside mommy and imagines what it might be like. A joyful, wonder-filled book for children waiting for a new sibling that centers the older child's curiosity.

The Berenstain Bears' New Baby

Stan Berenstain

Ages 2–5

Brother Bear adjusts to the arrival of a new baby sister β€” the mixed feelings, the changes, and the growing love. A gentle, classic introduction to new sibling adjustment for very young children.