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7 Ways Kids Can Play with a New Sibling [Plus Toy Review & Giveaway]

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I have been so lucky to have my two older kids, Sawyer and Priscilla, be so good with their new baby brother, J.C.  The only complaint from them about their new sibling was during the first week that he was home: “Why doesn’t he talk or play, mom?”  So they are loving that at 6 months old, he is now starting to interact and play with them.  And play between babies and young children is essential for a new sibling bond.  Here are some ways that my kids love to play with their baby brother and a couple of fun toys they use to do it.  (Make sure to scroll to the bottom to enter to win one of two great wooden toys from Mama May I!)


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7 Ways for Kids to Play With a New Sibling

 

  1. Sing a Song.  Have older children sing silly songs to their new sibling.  Baby will love watching the animation in older sibling’s face and hear the melody and rhythm of the songs.
  2. Play Peek-A-Boo.  Have kids try the old classic baby game, peek-a-boo with their new sibling.  It helps baby learn that when someone hides behind something (their hands or a blanket), they haven’t disappeared forever.
  3. Stick Out Their Tongue & Blow Raspberries.  Let the older kids blow “raspberries” and spit bubbles and try to teach the baby to stick out his tongue.  This is actually an important step for baby’s early speech development.
  4. Recite Nursery Rhymes.  Encourage older siblings to practice their nursery rhymes with their baby sibling.  Baby will love the rhyming sounds and accompanying hand motions.
  5. Read a Book.  Even if older siblings can’t read yet, they can show baby illustrations and help the baby turn pages in a board book. 
  6. Tell a Story.  Make sure baby is nearby when older siblings tell fun stories.  Baby will hear lots of new words and sounds.  Sawyer and Priscilla love to use this Story Starter Set for creative storytelling.
  7. Tickle Baby.  Have older kids try to get baby to giggle by softly tickling her toes or belly.  J.C. loves it when his brother and sister use this colorful Tiny Tickler Sensory Toy.

We were thrilled to receive the Tiny Tickler Sensory Toy and Story Starter Blocks set from Mama May I.  Mama May I is a fun colorful toy shop full of handmade Montessori- and Waldorf-inspired learning toys.  Their toys are high quality and their quick shipping and customer service is exceptional.  Many of Mama May I’s toys are suitable for all ages and are perfect for encouraging a new sibling bond.

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  18. Phyllis H. says

    I love the array of fun colors and prints! It is difficult to choose just one. I do rather like the rainbow bowl.

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  32. Anonymous says

    I love these toys and bookmarked their website on my favorites. I really liked everything but the Sensory Color Mat caught my eye.

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  36. caitlyndelaney says

    I worked as a preschool teacher in a montessori school for a while, so I am just drooling over all of your unique products. The piece that caught my eye though, was the crayon wallet. I want one! So cute!

    Thanks for doing this giveaway. My email is caitpre@yahoo.com

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  44. Megan says

    Thanks for the post. I have an almost 3 year old and 1 year old, and they're just starting to really interact. So much fun to watch! I really like the lacing beads, but all are such lovely toys! Thanks for the chance for the giveaway!

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  45. kristiearly says

    ohhhh this is perfect. thanks for the post. I have a new 1 month old and love these ideas for my 2 year old to play with him! and the toys look awesome!

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  54. NGS says

    So many lovely toys! The balance birdies are so cute, my older niece would love the silkies rainbow scarves, and the little people rainbow world would be so useful for teaching colors and counting. I just love the whole store!!

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  55. MaryAnne K says

    I love the colored counting acrobats!

    And your list is wonderful – very timely for me, with a baby due any day now!

    Thanks for linking up to Learning Laboratory at Mama Smiles =)

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  62. Mama May I says

    Look how engaged they are with one another! What a beautiful post about the importance of sibling inclusion. Thank you so much for working with Mama May I on this — I am honored to help promote such loving relationships!

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