i have a 3 yr old son and i just had a baby 3 months ago i dont think he knows he is doing wrong but he trys to hit my baby what can i do
2007-05-15 18:31:42 · 11 answers · asked by Deshawn & Keshawn's mom 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Well, i had a 11month old when i had my second child. I know real close. lol. But he used to do the same thing, come up to the baby and hit. The most obvious is that he is jealous. What i did was make sure, when i hold the new baby, to let my oldest sit next to me and observe the little one. I showed him a lot more attention when my youngest was asleep, to show him he is not forgotten or left out. It seemed to work, just for the fact, now, he helps me with the baby. He grabs the bottle, blanket, and even diaper. He still sometimes acts jealous, but i just make time to show him he is special to me too.
Hope this sort of helps.
2007-05-16 07:28:45 · answer #1 · answered by kristalintner 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's just normal.
However, you don't keep him bitting around since your new baby is still very young and it can harm.
Give your son something to play or make him familiarize to the baby.
My daughter a seven-month old girl is trying to pierce my eyes all the time but instead I gave her something to play with or let her attention go other things when doing this. If you continue to do so, he'll give up that little habit soon.
2007-05-15 18:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by sianpu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is really common. He's jealous. And I'm not saying you're not paying enough attention to him. Try to get him involved with the new baby. Like have him give baby a little stuffed animal, so he'll feel like he's sharing. Or have him do SOMETHING when you're changing diapers or bathing. Talk to your doctor next visit. She should have better examples for you to get him to love the baby. You sound like a wonderful mother.
2007-05-15 18:43:46 · answer #3 · answered by LadyLynn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i was having the same problem with my son round about the same time frame and i sat him down with the baby and told him that you cant hit baby hes too little you love him and then we came up with a way to be nice to baby jayden rubs kaseem's head and says be nice to baby and hes getting use to the new baby you could try to let him help with baby like holding him on the couch with pillows and you of course
2007-05-15 19:34:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please tell the 3 yr old not to hit the baby-that is a no-no. He may be jealous, or think of the baby as a toy, not fully aware of what it's all about. Please speak with your dr. about this to get the best answer-the pediatrician. Take care.
2007-05-15 18:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by SAK 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is totally normal....When I had my second child my first child tried to flush her clothes down the toilet.LOL!!!! She also tried hitting her. Just explain to your child that hitting the baby will hurt her and try to make sure you put some extra time aside for your older child so she does not feel so jealous.Also let her help you with the baby so she feels involved. It will pass before you know it!!!
2007-05-15 18:36:43 · answer #6 · answered by spunkygirl77 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
At our daughter's 4 month checkup, the doctor told us the most dangerous thing in our house to her is our 3 year old. Unfortunately it's true. Our newest mantra has become "hands to yourself." We praise him when he's sweet to her, and point out when he's not so that he can learn the difference.
2007-05-15 19:00:46 · answer #7 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell him it is not acceptable or tolerated....show him how to touch the baby gently....have him help with tasks that he can help with(getting a diaper) praise him and praise nice behavior....also, allow yourself 30 minutes of time with the three year old every day where the three year old gets to direct the playing...do it during the baby's nap time or when your partner can watch him....this advice was given to me by a friend of mine who is a child developement specialist who helped me when i had my second....oh, i should tell you that another thing she taught me was to stress to the three year old, that there is NO SUCH THING AS AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT COMES TO THE BABY....good luck
2007-05-15 18:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try explaining to him that his your baby's older brother so he must not hit he he should take are of him and look after him hope this helps :)
2007-05-15 23:56:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEAR MISS
MAKE A DAY FOR SOME MOMMY AND ME TIME
LIKE A BUBBLE BATH AND AT LEAST 2 TIMES AND LET HELP YOU WITH THE BABY LIKE CARRYING THE
POWER AND DIAPERS AND THINGS OK I HOPE THIS HELP YOU HELP OK SIT HIM DOWN THAT YOU STILL LOVE HIM TOO OK THIS WILL HELP TOO OK
TAKE CARE
PEACE
GOOD LUCK
AND
BEST WISHES
2007-05-15 20:59:47 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋