When to Take Hospital Tour and Enroll #1 in Sibling Class?

[Anonymous]

I can't remember how far along I was when I took the tour of the hospital, I am 24 weeks now- is it too early? Also, DD is 3.5 and I was wondering if it's too early to enroll her in a sibling class? I want her to somewhat retain the info she learns.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

I'm 25 weeks and we're taking our 3.5 yo DD on the sibling tour this Saturday. We will do the adult tour in late August. Hospital recommends 4-6 weeks before delivery for that. I delivered early before so I would err on the early side.

[Anonymous]

okay, great! Thanks! I will get started on that asap!

[Anonymous]

Has anyone done the sibling class/tour at Sibley that could describe it? #1 is 2.5 and I'm wondering if there is any point for her.

[Anonymous]

I toured the hospitals as early as 16 weeks...I'm a planner, what can I say? Now that we've selected the hospital, we'll probably that hospital again around 36 weeks. My OB advised the classes once I reach at least 30 weeks so that it stays fresh in my mind.

[Anonymous]

what are sibling classes?

[Anonymous]

They tour the sibling around the l&d unit and the nursery to show them where mommy and daddy will be when the new baby comes-it is a lot less in depth than the parent's tour obviously. My hospital (Alexandria Hospital) recommended we bring a newborn pic of the child attending the class because they will also talk a little about what babies do, how they can help out, ect. My DD is only 3.5 so it won't be as in depth as the class for 7 year olds and up. Check with your hospital for a complete description of what they offer! It's a great idea in my mind! It's not an easy thing for kids so the more preparation the better I think!

[Anonymous]

See Jessica Webb - she does (parent) classes and tour at Sibley. I'm taking a class with her this weekend. She recommends somewhere around 28-33 or so weeks I think.

[Anonymous]

My DD is 2 and I think taking her on a sibling tour of the hospital where I'll be giving birth would be a complete waste of time. At her age, I don't think she'd take anything in, except get excited by the new environs of a hospital and want to run around and touch all the machinery. I don't think anything is going to prepare her for the arrival of her sibling until the day the baby is brought home.