She is 25 months and we're expecting baby boy in less than a month. As I'm going through the baby's things and washing the clothes she's always grabbing them and tries to sneak them to her room. I've already found several pairs of socks and hats under her bed and in her pillow. Is this normal behavior and what is she doing this. It's cute but I also think that she feels sad looking at the baby's things. How can I comfort her and make her feel better about it. I feel so bad because I feel that she thinks she's being replaced and I don't want her to feel that way. I don't know what to do. It's making me sad because I love her soo much and don't want her to think that I don't.
2007-05-01 12:44:24 · 5 answers · asked by I smile because of them ♥ 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's totally normal. Try to include her when doing stuff for the baby or invite her to feel the baby move. Make sure that you spend lots of one on one time, before and after the baby so she doesn't feel left out.
2007-05-01 12:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try special mommy and me time with your daughter before you have the baby. You probably have it all the time but, talk about it, make it really special. Buy her something new. She sees the baby's getting new stuff and I'm sure there's lots of baby talk. She wants to be involved too. Talk to her about whats to heppen when the baby comes etc. It's like Christmas for the new baby. She sees all the things the baby is getting and none or only a little for her. Go shopping with her be it clothes toys etc. She is showing actions of being jealous. She's been number one so far and only child. This is as much new to her as it is for you. Tell her her role as being a big sister is very important, get her involved getting diapers, clothes, etc Good Luck
2007-05-01 12:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal. It's a jealousy factor. The best you can do is show her the love and talk to her about the baby. When the baby is born involve her in everything, make her feel as if she is part of the family. Let her help you bathe the baby and feed him (the best you can do);0) as far as letting a 2 year old help.
She will feel better and important.
:) Best wishes and congratulations
2007-05-01 12:50:31 · answer #3 · answered by HappyCat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My oldest son did the same thing. She is just a little jealous. I bought gifts for him when I knew I was going to be in the hospital, and when he came to see his new brother I gave him the gifts! He loved it! Try letting her help you fold the clothes, and talk about the baby with her....like:
Oh look its your baby's shirt, or it's your baby's shoe...etc.. she will be quite jealous for a time...and even when the baby gets home you will have to keep a close eye on the baby around her since she might accidentally hurt the baby not meaning to.But this too shall pass...congrats on the new baby and good luck:)
2007-05-01 12:54:22 · answer #4 · answered by omorris1978 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that might be the way she wants to be part of the pg part but just keep telling ehr you love her and so on get her a baby to take care of liek mommy would
my friend has 2 kids this is the advice she gave me i would like to add get baby clothes and stuff for the baby doll maybe this will help and keep her informed shes little but she like to know wats going on show her ultrasounds my cousin does that.....good luck
2007-05-01 12:51:34 · answer #5 · answered by mommyof3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋