Abstract
ObjectiveTo examine the effectiveness of sibling preparation classes to facilitate the adjustment of a firstborn child to the birth of a sibling. DesignLongitudinal study with five measurement occasions: third trimester of the mother's pregnancy and 1, 4, 8, and 12 months after the sibling's birth. SettingCommunities in southeastern Michigan. ParticipantsA total of 241 families, including mothers, fathers, and firstborn children. MethodsMothers and fathers completed questionnaires to assess changes in children's adjustment. Parents were also asked about their children's attendance at a sibling preparation class focused specifically on preparation for the newborn. Effects of attendance were tested using linear mixed models. ResultsOther than avoidance of the infant, children who attended sibling preparation classes did not differ from children who did not attend. ConclusionSibling preparation classes for adjustment after the birth of an infant sibling had few effects on participants.
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