Toddler problems with new baby?!

since falling pregnant for a 2nd time i was worried how our 3year old would take the news, we both sat her down n explained that mummy had a baby in her tummy n she was going to be a big sister, i have done everything i can to make her feel involved and excited about the new baby. we have started having a few problems at nite in the respect she doesnt want to sleep in her own room without me there and she is very clingy to me alot at the min. once ive had my scan im hoping to take her shopping to buy baby things so she can pick what she thinks the new baby would like n i thought it mite help for the new baby to buy her a present so she doesnt feel left out xx

my son was a bit anxious when i was pregnant with my daughter, he was worried about how the baby would come out and if i would die he was only 3 at the time,my midwife gave him a book about babies that was aimed at toddlers and it did ease his insecurities, the main problems arose when she was born and he used to pull her legs through the cot bars which i solved by involving him in looking after the baby such as fetching nappies and clothes and holding her hand when she was being changed they're now 6 and 3 and fight like cat and dog, just reassure her that you still love her very much and make a fuss about her being a special big sister it will make her feel important, good luck

Hi all, I'm a newbie but I'm a week away from having my second baby. My daughter is 17 months old and has been a great sleeper but over the last week or so has been extremely difficult when putting down for an afternoon nap (she cries hysterically and clings to me) and then she wakes in the night and will only go back to sleep on me. There's all the usual little independence tantrums when she can't get her own way or do something she wants to but other than that she's wonderful, she knows there's a baby in my tummy and often gives it kisses or strokes it but I can't help but wonder if the sleep problems are some insecurity about the impending arrival? Has anyone else experienced the same or got any tips - I'm really worried about this continuing when the baby is here! Thanks :-)