Will my daughter adjust well to newborn brother?

Question

My daughter is 15 mos old. I am due in January and this one is a boy. How do I get her to adjust well to the change? She is my pride and joy and I am very attatched to her. How do I deal with it too?

Answer 1

My daughter has two boys, 19 months apart. When the younger one was on his way, they would talk about the new baby that was coming, and how he would be a big brother. Made him feel important about the whole event. He was getting a special title...Big Brother. She let him help to pick out new clothes for the baby that was coming. He loved to feel the baby kicking and looking at the ultrasound picture of his new brother. And, when they were at home, she even put the pink sleeper on his brother that he had picked out. LOL

When the baby came home, he was allowed to sit on the sofa, with Mommy right there, of course, and hold his brother. He felt so grown up, being able to hold a baby. There are lots of little jobs even young children can do to feel helpful. He could bring a diaper, pick up a dropped pacifier, help Mommy pack the diaper bag and was always praised for any help he gave.

He would sit and talk to his brother, and try to amuse him when he was cranky. I'm sure your daughter will be just fine. Just remember to include her in the new baby and the daily routine. Make sure that she understands that she is a very important part of the family.

Answer 2

well, My son was 17 months when his little sister came in the world. She is 8 months now and he is 2. It's been pure h e l l ! He tries to grab her and yank her, hit her head, but boys are very protective over their mothers and girls are a lot nicer. My neighbor has a 2 year old and a new baby, they are doing great and the little girl is helping. My son is just different. You'll never really know. All I can say is when your daughter tries to hurt the baby. immediatly act on it by taking her to timeout. No hitting, it'll show her that if mommy can hit then I can too.

As far as you, it'll be hard, you might not feel connected with the baby, but it'll change. Don't worry.

Answer 3

properly, having 2 little ones is plenty better sturdy. Your daughter will in all likelihood resent her new brother, certain even at 15 mos. She is used to getting each and every of the interest, and now right it truly is someone new. She might want to adapt fairly instantly inspite of the actuality that, so don't be too alarmed. purely make constructive you spend time with purely her on an universal foundation. As for you, you'd be exhausted. you won't be able to "take a snooze at the same time as infant takes a snooze". Take anybody's provide for help. you'd be effective inspite of the actuality that, I been there...

Answer 4

your daughter should be ok with the baby as she is too young to have real feelings of jealousy. there may be a few occasions when she feels a little pushed out but you need to include her in everything you do.
I have a 20 month old son & a 3 month old daughter. I get him to "help" me by fetching nappies, wipes etc. or putting her dirty laundry in the basket (sometimes the wipes & nappies go in there too!).
He likes to sit up in a chair and have her on his knee - usually lasts 30 seconds but he likes to kiss & cuddle her.
On the downside there are occasions when he has slapped her or thrown stuff at her but they are becoming less often!
It will be hard work sometimes, especially when they both need fed at the same time but you will manage!Accept all offers of help, especially if someone offers to look after the baby as this will give you time to spend one to one with the toddler.
My daughter wasn't planned & I really thought I couldn't love another baby as much as my son but as soon as she was born I realised I could and I wouldn't be without her now.
It just takes a little time to adjust & I think if you can get into a routine that suits you then you will find it easier.
I love it in an afternoon when they are both having a nap & I get maybe one precious hour to myself - I need that time or I would go mad!
Good luck & don't worry! You will have enough love in your heart for them both!!

Answer 5

Hi, well my answer to your question is just let her know that you love her so much. And it doesn't matter its a boy tell her she is the big sister know. And has to take care of the baby. Yes it was to early to you having a baby know. But your daughter will understand. Don't forget show her some love of mother.

Answer 6

She'll be fine, just make it a big deal now that she's going to be an older sister soon and how great and exciting it will be for her and how special she will be to be an older sister. Everyone who has a younger brother/sister have adjusted, im sure she will too.

Answer 7

She'll be fine. Just remember not to treat them any differently. The worst thing a parent can do is to treat one child better than the other. As long as you treat them both the same with the same love and affection, everything will be fine.

Answer 8

I have a 2yr old and a 1yr old when i was pregnant with my 1yr old i was so afraid my 2yr old was going to hate us. He didn't he loved the new baby . We dedicated special time for him to play or just do what he wanted. We would have him help us with bringing the babies bottle, throwing away diapers and we would praise him for it, so he felt big and appreciated. We gave him more attention since we knew he understood more, don't get me wrong we made sure the baby had what he needed but we focused more on our 2yr.

Answer 9

This is pretty much the age difference between my daughter and son. And here's your answer....you learned how to be a parent to one child, now you have to learn how to be a parent to two children. Your daughter's acceptance of her new brother has a lot to do with how you handle the situation. You'll have to learn how to divide your love between the two of them. Yes, there'll be plenty of times that she will be jealous of him, but that's normal. As a parent you'll have to learn how to help her cope with it.

Answer 10

she might be like all other toddlers and think that everything is hers and get a little jelous but i am pretty sure they will get along fine until they get older.