- If you have some visitors coming over, tell them to make a bit of a fuss of the older sibling, so they don’t feel like the baby is getting all the attention.
- Give the older sibling some role in relation to the baby, such as helping to change nappies or give them a bath. If they feel involved with the baby they won’t be as jealous.
- If you have a child who is much older, they might be able to help properly, but you shouldn’t force this upon them as they might end up resenting the baby.
- Bring them both to a playground, so your toddler can have some fun and you will have time to bond with the baby.
- If the older sibling does anything kind for the baby take notice, and encourage them.
- Give the older child some privileges for being older – that way they’ll see that the baby doesn’t really have all the good stuff.
- If your child is still having a hard time adapting, listen to them. Let him or her vent their frustrations – they’re entitled to their feelings after all. Try and talk to them about how the baby will grow up to be their best friend – and rest assured, they will get used to their little sibling eventually. Some things just take time, so relax.