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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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We also have the same issue/predicament. The middle is a 3 year old. He's taken to screaming "babybeeeee!!!!" and excitedly trying to pat her head. We've instilled gentle gentle gentle and now he chants that as he gently pats her head. he also squeals "gearshift!" about her leg and "she's squeaaaking" when she is. The hardest thing to prevent is when he is holding toys he has the impulse to try to "share" uh. she's too little!!!!!
I think the key is to make time for the older one and praise him or her when he or she is gentle and make a big fuss. similar to potty training which is also working. seismic shifting!
make time so they don't feel neglected. good luck!
