thread: How to tell a 6yr old brother has passed?

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  1. #1
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jun 2008
    In snuggle land
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    Honestly. The baby became sick and has died. It's no-one's fault. Everyone is very sad that the baby cannot come home. Mummy and Daddy are going into hospital so the baby can be born but the baby won't be able to come home.

    it can help if siblings can meet their baby brother or sister after birth. They can see that the baby is real but isn't alive. It's a decision the parents can make after the baby is born.

    i'm so sorry for their loss. It's incredibly sad and traumatic. They may be interested in having photos, as they will be one of the few momentos of their baby. Heartfelt offer their service for free. They can take photos of the whole family together.
    Last edited by LionsandBears; October 25th, 2012 at 01:55 PM.

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Apr 2011
    On cloud nine!!!
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    Close friends of ours had a late term stillbirth (it was from a known defect and they were prepared) and after the birth they used photos of the baby to get a 'real baby doll' made as a memorial of sorts so the other children could have something visual to remember their brother by. It's obviously not going to be for everyone but maybe something they would want to look into?

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Oct 2006
    Adelaide, SA
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    Oh honey, I'm so sorry, my thoughts are with you and your sister / nephew.


  4. #4
    Registered User

    Jul 2007
    melb
    8,498

    So sorry to hear of your family loss. Open and honest is best as others have allready said.

    I 2nd contacting Heartfelt is your sister is open to the idea as there photos are amazing and a great memory.

    Hugs and love xoox

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Jul 2008
    Home with my Son :)
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    I agree to be honest, but it also depends on the maturity of the child.. You don't want the child to think he's going to die if he becomes sick.. I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. My thoughts are with you