Preparing a toddler for a new sibling can help ease the transition and reduce feelings of jealousy. Involve your toddler in the preparations, like picking out baby clothes or setting up the nursery, to make them feel included. Once the baby arrives, create special one-on-one time for your toddler to reassure them of their importance. Encourage them to be “helpers” with simple tasks, and praise them for being a caring sibling. Reading books about new siblings can also help them understand their role and process their feelings about the changes in the family dynamic.