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Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
No 2 son was born last week, so now we finally have butts to put in the seats of the 9-5. The boys are 19 months apart: before the birth we worked very hard to let No. 1 know that the baby who was coming was his baby and that he had to protect and love him.
So far, it's been fine, but I've heard horror stories about older sibs turning on their little brothers/sisters. Any tips or suggestions?
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First off, congratulations. Don't forget to send in the warranty card or register online or you're fucked if he breaks.
Make sure No. 1 is part of taking care of No. 2. He's too little to hold hom other than in his lap, of course, and he can't bathe or change the baby himself, but let him watch the baby get bathed and dressed, etc.
The big key is to treat it as natural that they will interact, while keeping enough vigilance to let No. 1 know when it's time to be a little more gentle.
