Episode 104 Helping an Older Child Bring Home a New Breastfeeding Baby with Katie of Child Life on Call

As a parent do you feel like you are building the plane as you fly it? My guest Katie, a Child Life Specialist, the host of the Child Life on Call Podcast, and creator of the Child Life on Call App for other professionals helps clarify one important element of new parenting: helping an older sibling welcome a new baby.Topics covered in this episode:Preparing the older sibling for what’s to comeSetting the older sibling up for successCreating a special basket specific for breastfeedingHow to prepare the sibling for extra appointments for the babyHow to prepare the sibling to be a helper in the familyValidating all feelings the older sibling has about their new role in the familyListen to Child Life on Call on any podcasting app! Visit Katie’s Amazon Shop for great gift ideas for families of kids in the hospital! Parents, you can download the Child Life on Call for Parents, download her free parent starter kit.Make your voice heard on The Milk Making Community Group on Facebook!Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more Milk Making Minutes episodes!Listen to Episodes of The Milk Making Minutes on Amazon Music too!To book a lactation consultation with me, visit my website: www.quabbinbirthservices.com. In many cases I can bill your insurance, or create a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement. I offer virtual consults for clients outside of my service area! Follow me on IG @lonigrosh to laugh about baby feeding (so you don’t cry) and to see photos of guests. Follow me on TikTok to answer questions of the day and ponder systemic inequities together: @lonigroshibclc Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lo-s-lactation-lab--5834691/support.