My daughter is 2 and shes been the only one shes got playmates and cousins so i know shes good on playing with others but when it comes to me being around the other kids she gets jealous , im only four months but I would like to get her ready for a sibbing so she doesnt feel forgotten or get too jealous any advice?
2006-10-05 09:04:01 · 4 answers · asked by griner1325 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My daughter was the same age & the same way when my son was born. I put a ultrasound pic. on her nightstand & had her kiss her brother god night (my belly) wetalked about how she was going to be my baby forever but now also a big girl & my helper. We got her a big girl bed (twin) right before my son was born & planned for the fun days she would have while mommy was in the hospital. To my amazment she did GREAT!! She wore a big sis tshirt to the hospital & brought her bro & gift...and her new baby broother had a gift for her too! We hold him w/ help of coarse. When we got home I would ask my little helper to get the diaper & wipes or a blanket, she loved to be a liitle mommy she felt very involved wehn I was cooking she would sing to my son to calm hi if he was getting fussy. When my son napped we would paint & cuddle on the couch. We did extend her bed time by a hour and a half for more alone time w/ mommy & daddy. Good Luck, my best advice it to ask her to help, be a little mommy & don't treat the situation as being "a big huge deal" rather a fun day that is comming up, don't give her the control. Also she will prob. tell you to take him back or give him away, it's normal usually lasts a few weeks , try to have grandma spend a bonding hour w/ baby while you take your daughter on a lunch date!
2006-10-05 09:33:10 · answer #1 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her involved as much as possible in preparation for the baby. I know she is two, but there are a few things she can do. Maybe get her to help you choose a name, get her to help choose what toys and decorations to put in the baby's room. Get her to draw pictures for the new baby to put in the baby room. And once she is born, teach her how to play with the baby, and how to help you care for it. I was two when my bro was born and my mom said I even changed his diaper once, so there are many little things they can get involved with at that age so that they feel excited to have a little sibling to love and care for. And you just have to try to spend as much time with her as possible when it's born. Maybe get your husband to watch the baby for an hour each night, for just one on one time with your toddler. If she knows she is still a big part of your life, and that she can actually help with the baby, she will not feel as jealous. Good luck.
2006-10-05 10:18:01 · answer #2 · answered by Laura 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her let her know that a new baby is coming soon and make sure she doesn't feel left out.I basically raise my little cousin and when I told him I was pregnant he was 2,he loved waking up every morning rubbing my belly then this one day he was smart mouthing his mim was at work and it was just me and his aunt.So then he pretended like he was coming to rub my belly then he actually did but from out the blue POW he punched me,it was like I was getting tired and he felt like I was ignoring him but he didn't understand so the further you get keep talking to her so she won't feel ignored or sad and lonely.Good Luck
2006-10-05 09:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by Sister Queen Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll probably be even worse when the baby comes. It's going to be hard to split your time between them, so have her help out as much as possible. At that age, they don't care what they're doing with mom and dad as long as they're doing something with you. Have her help play with the baby, hand you the diapers, ect.
2006-10-05 09:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋