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Posted by Sue on May 30, 2003 at 13:00:28:
In Reply to: Introducing new baby to his sister posted by Natalie on May 30, 2003 at 04:28:59:
: I am giving birth next week to a baby boy. His sister is 2 1/2 years old. I am really worried about how she is going to deal with me nursing and generally being with the new baby. Any tips?? My sister-in-law had her baby girl when her son was 20 months. We were both pregnant at the same time and I delivered 3 weeks before her. We brought the baby over to meet my nephew. The reception was not good. He didn't want anyone to hold the baby, not Mommy, not Daddy, not even Grandma. When her baby came home he was, needless to say, a little confused, he thought it was mine and was annoyed that it wouldn't leave. It was rough the first few weeks , he developed some bad habits like screaming for attention, sleep trouble, and tantrums. And for about a month he was very touchy about the new baby and the attention she needed because she was breastfed. But he got lots of extra hugs and attention from everyone in the family, we tried to make him feel that he was still #1. He now loves his little sister, and kisses and dotes on her. He can't say her name but calls her "my baby". The first few weeks might be rough as your little one adjusts, but lots of love and hugs and reassurance and before long she will love and accept her new brother.
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: Also any tips on the initial introduction??