One of my favorite parts of being a newborn photographer is witnessing the whole family in those first tender days. That very much includes the big brothers and sisters. I’ve photographed hundreds of sibling introductions over the years. I’ve seen immediate, melting adoration. I’ve also seen toddlers who would very much like me to put the baby back, thank you very much.
What I’ve noticed is that the toddlers who transition most smoothly have one thing in common. Their parents started preparing them early. Not with one big conversation, but with small, consistent moments leading up to the birth. Here are five things that seem to make the biggest difference.
