Peppa Pig’s mum is pregnant – how do we talk to little kids about this?

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s an important topic to explore,” says Esra Cafer, senior vice President of franchise strategy and management at Hasbro, the company that owns the Peppa Pig franchise. “Pre-schoolers welcoming a new sibling will strongly relate to these new stories and can learn how to handle the new moments … and even only children will delight in watching the ups and downs of having a new baby in the Peppa house.” She adds: “It allows parents and children to learn with Peppa as she navigates new territory.” Peppa Pig celebrated its 20th birthday in 2024, and Cafer says it was the perfect moment for the show’s creators Neville Astley and Mark Baker to bring “a whole new dynamic” to the family. Young children learn best through experience and practice, not words, so although reading books and explaining is helpful, the reality may still be a big surprise, especially when the baby doesn’t go away, seems to be the centre of attention and is permanently attached to mummy.” It’s best to be upfront with a child about a new baby, ideally from the second trimester – but, she says, “drip feed info in small chunks, often, and in a relaxed way”. “Young children won’t necessarily feel pressured to be excited about having a new sibling but they are often very sensitive to the emotions of those around them, so being positive and providing simple age-appropriate answers, if asked, can prepare them for the changes coming.” open image in gallery There are rumours that Bluey’s mum Chilli will be pregnant in the forthcoming season of ‘Bluey’ Dr Amanda Gummer of The Good Play Guide suggests that instead of a big “sit down” moment, it’s best to weave pregnancy news into everyday life in a way that feels natural and exciting – such as reading books about new siblings together or talking about how families grow.