Our little Tugger (as I call him on here) is 3 1/2 and at this point has gotten pretty use to being the only little kiddo in the roost. I wouldn't say he "rules the roost", but he certainly try. I figure much of his stubbornness and attitude comes from the fact that he's 3, but I still worry that he's getting a little too spoiled for his own good.
I'm a mom, I worry.
Well, we're now in our final weeks of pregnancy with little boy #2. Week 35 to be exact. And while I'm getting more and more exhausted each day, I felt like it would be both fun and great preparation to do a countdown activity with Tugger to help him prepare to meet his little brother. Some of these things are things Tugger and I have done together already, but I thought would be fun to incorporate into a paper chain countdown... like the quiet game. I love the quiet game (#6).
You can click here to get the Free PDF Printable or find it at the bottom of the post. These activities are in an order that I thought best for us, but you can mix it up however you like. I hope you enjoy your last few weeks of pregnancy with your other littles and find joy in every moment!
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Activities with links to help you:
- Learn a lullaby. -- Hush, Little Baby
- Help prep the closet and dresser.
- Practice swaddling a doll in a blanket. -- How to Swaddle a Baby
- Play the name game. -- Take turns coming up with a baby name for each letter of the alphabet.)
- Visit or tour the hospital that baby will be born in.
- Play the quiet game. -- 1, 3, or 5 minute timer to see how long they can go without making a peep. If it's a game against a couple of siblings or yourself, they'll love the challenge.
- Bottle-feeding practice 101.
- Help fold baby blankets and clothes.
- Baby size coloring page week 37: swiss chard. -- Free swiss chard printable page
- Help set up the stroller.
- Read a book about having a new baby from library. -- 10 Children's Book about a New Baby
- Learn a new chore to help mom.
- Learn a nursery rhyme. -- Little Bo Peep
- Pick out a toy present for the baby.
- Cuddle with mom and talk about life with a new baby.
- Baby size coloring page week 38: leeks. -- Free leeks printable page
- Play hide-the-pacifier game. -- Hide a pacifier somewhere in the room and play the hot n' cold game to see how fast your little one can find the pacifier and get it to you. A skill they'll definitely need!!!
- Play the quiet game. -- See #6
- Help set up the crib or bassinet.
- Play date with the sitter who will take care of you when mom’s at the hospital. -- Help your child be comfortable with the idea that he/she will be going to a friend or relatives house for the day and possible night when baby arrives.
- Learn a lullaby. -- Rock-a-bye Baby
- Diaper changing practice 101.
- Baby size coloring page week 39: mini watermelon. -- Free watermelon printable page
- Help pack the hospital bag.
- Help set up the car seat.
- Practice rocking a baby doll.
- Play hide-the-pacifier game. -- See #17
- Learn a new chore to help mom.
- Learn a nursery rhyme. -- Little Boy Blue
- Baby size coloring page week 40: small pumpkin. -- Free pumpkin printable page
PDF provided above or you can also click on the links for GoogleDrive or OneDrive to access the PDF:
Fabulous! I loved reading this page!
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