expecting

As other's have said it is probably a good idea to try and get your 1yr old to expect the new arrival which is going to be hard going at her age. My daughter's are 16mths apart and fortunately my eldest quite liked her new sister and was actually very protective. She was also rather spoiled as well and usually had my full attention too. I found that when she started to get jealous that if I tried to include her in things it helped. I let her sit beside me for her milk when feeding the baby and let her bring me nappies and wipes. Emphasising how much bigger she was and how she could help to look after her new sister as well. Another tip would be to spend time with her when the baby is asleep. Probably the last thing you want to do but it will make your 1yr old feel more secure and not as though the new baby has replaced her. Spending time with friends and relatives is good too as when they lavish attention on the new baby you can lavish it on her.

Well, it is time to start talking about the importance of a big sister. One thing I have always done, is when I bring a gift for the new baby, I bring a gift or gifts to older siblings, they sometimes feel lost in the excitement and it helps them feel that they are important. You may want to give your older daughter a gift from the baby, this may help. But a one year old may not understand and may just be jealous. It will take time, but she will get used to it.

hey congratulations! well, you should have started early on when you just conceive, i mean introducing the baby. but well, you can start now. talk it out with her. i think even if your eldest would not understand everything that you will say, your words will comfort her. make her feel that she is still important even with the new baby around. she is pretty young so they both need a lot of attention. :-)

there is no need for any special introduction . the older one will get accustomed to the new born baby sooner

Congratulations! My advice would be to give the existing child as much attention as you can possibly muster. I know finding the time to keep everyone happy is not easy but several frinds in the same boat have had their first childs nose put well out of joint for months! Suffice to say, it is easier with subsequent additions.