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One morning MaMa Bear has good news to share. “KoKo,” she says, “there is going to be a new baby at our house.”

“For me?” asks KoKo happily.

“The baby will be for all of us,” says PaPa Bear.

“When will the baby come?” asks KoKo.

MaMa Bear smiles and says, “Our new baby will be born when the flowers are blooming again, KoKo.”

• Don’t introduce the idea of a new baby too soon if your child is very young. Nine months can be too long to understand. Save most of your preparations far closer to your due date.

• Speak of the baby as “ours,” not as “mine” or your child’s.

• Tie your due date to an event rather than a month. “After Christmas, ” or “when the snow disappears” are easier concepts for a child to understand.

MaMa Bear feels very different today. “PaPa,” she says, “I think it is time for our baby to be born. We must hurry to the hospital.”

PaPa calls Penny Panda, who comes right over.

MaMa kisses KoKo good-bye.

“KoKo, be a good bear for Penny. I’ll be back soon,” says PaPa Bear as he and MaMa leave.

KoKo and Penny wave good-bye to them.

• Let your child help you pack your hospital bag in advance and think of things to put in it. Include a picture of him or her and a drawing to help decorate your room.

• Practice using the telephone with your child. This skill will be important when you are at the hospital and accessible only by phone.