The Birds & The Beeds...to a 3 year old!

Source: Baby Center http://www.babycenter.com/

Evan has asked me about this recently and ask if I had a baby in my tummy...so, I wanted to research what I should say....read this!

Are you prepared for that eternal question, "Mom, where do babies come from?" A little preparation in advance about what you'll say can reduce the fluster factor:

Don't put him off ("I'll tell you all about it another time, okay?"). Your child needs to know that he can come to you with any kind of question.

Keep your answer simple. A detailed account of how reproduction works will only confuse a 3-year-old. Most are satisfied with a one-sentence answer: "You came from mommy's tummy."

If he's more curious, ask some questions of your own to find out what he's really after: "What made you think about babies today?" For example, he might really be wondering whether babies come from the hospital (like his friend's little sister) or from a cabbage patch (like he saw in a movie).

Be accurate. Don't pass on tall tales. Books can be a great help here. The experts have already done the legwork and know what's appropriate to tell a preschooler (one classic picture book: How You Were Born, by Joanna Cole).

Above all, try not to get freaked out. Preschoolers have sensitive radar. They'll know if you're uncomfortable. Give matter-of-fact, honest answers to his questions now and your child will be more comfortable approaching you with thornier sex questions later.