Big Brother

Cavell is a wonderful big brother. Before Lex was born, Cavell and Alayna took a class at the hospital for big brothers and sisters. They were able to see the delivery room and the nursery (with a new baby). They were able to make their own hand prints with the "one sided ink" the hospital uses for baby's footprints.

They were taught about washing their hands before touching baby and how to be gentle and soft with the baby, especially baby's soft spot. Then they practiced holding a baby using a realistic doll.

It was very neat when Cavell asked to hold his new baby brother. He sat down and got his arms ready. One on the armrest to help support Lex's head and the other held up to immediately wrap around Lex and hold him.