How to use it
Choose big sister, big brother or big sibling.
Add your child’s name, and the baby’s name too if you like: “becoming a big sister to baby Leo.”
Print it on cardstock and sign it.
Give it the day the baby comes home, or let the baby “give” it with a small gift.
Questions parents ask
When should we give it?
Many families give it when the big kid first meets the baby, at the hospital or at home. It works just as well for an adoption, a new stepsibling, or any time a new sibling joins the family.
How can I help my older child feel included?
Give them small, real jobs, like picking the baby’s outfit or singing to the baby. A little time alone with you each day can help too.
Can I change the words?
Yes. The title, the wording and the name signed at the bottom can all be changed before you print. Leave the signature empty to sign it by hand.
Is my child’s name saved anywhere?
No. A name you type stays in your browser so it can print on the sheet. It is never sent to us.
Is it really free?
Yes. One email unlocks this and every other tool in the library, and you can print as many as you like. Your email also brings one short story each Tuesday, and you can leave anytime.
Read it with a story
This is a simple visual support for everyday routines, not a therapy or a treatment. If your child works with a teacher or therapist, they can tell you how it fits with what they already do. Picture symbols: Mulberry Symbols, CC BY-SA 4.0.
