Today we took Lila to a Big Brother/Sister class, designed for 2 & 3 year olds, at the hospital. Each child got a t-shirt, and a sign with their picture that says "My big sister's name is ___" that we can put on the baby's bassinet in the hospital when he is born, plus a little bag with a newborn diaper, baby bottle and hospital-issue baby hat (presumably for when the baby comes... but I am sure Lila will be using hers on her doll!). The nurses talked to them about what a baby eats and what toys are too small for the baby. They did 2 crafts - coloring a "Shh! the baby's sleeping" door hanger and decorating a Toy Tester (toilet paper tube) with stickers. Anything that can fit through the tube is too small for baby. They also gave us a tour of a recovery room and showed us a newborn baby in the nursery. Most of it probably went right over Lila's head, but she enjoyed holding the baby doll, decorating with stickers and being around all the kids. It was a good refresher for us too on the layout of the hospital.
She surprised me with her willingness to sit without Mommy or Daddy to listen to the nurses.
Listening to the nurse explain why babies cry and why it's important to be quiet when they're sleeping.
Decorating the door hanger.
Decorating the Toy Tester.
During the tour we walked on the skywalk (one of the places that they are allowed to run and be loud). We also peered down into the central courtyard garden (the other place). At that point, Lila said "where's the tiger?" I guess it reminded her of the zoo!
Making a new friend.
Having a snack at the very end of the class!
3 comments:
My aunt Marita took my cousin Adam to a similar class before Paul was born. After the class, Adam was still trying to figure out how the baby in the tummy was able to get food from the mom through "the hose".
They didn't say anything like that, just that babies only drink milk and not to try and share your candy, etc.
Cute!!!
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