He will probably get jealous of the new baby. You'll have to make sure that you still try to give him lots of attention - new babies sleep a lot of the time when they're first born anyway, so can be just left to sleep while you give attention to your toddler.
When my new baby was born I bought a present for my older son and told him that it came from the baby for him. He was really pleased.
Try to involve your toddler in baby care - passing nappies and helping bath the baby etc. Make some special time for him - let your hubby look after the baby while you read the toddler a story and play in the bath etc.
That's all I can suggest really. All kids are different - some more jealous than others, but if you're aware that it will probably happen to some extent then you can come up with ways to diffuse the situation when it happens. Jealousy is inevitable I think esp. with toddlers, but he'll come around in time and I'm sure they'll both love playing with each other! The baby will be a great companion. ↑ |
| I was in your situation twice and both of my sons did fine with the next baby! My advice: make sure you purchase a double stroller! ↑ |
| He will most likely be curious about the new baby and probably a little in (awww) of him/her.You should always make your son feel just as important as baby,thats very important.You dont want him to feel left out or he will become withdrawn or act out in ways you dont want him to.So if you normally read to him at a certain time continue to do so,thats his special time with mom,etc. ↑ |
| my daughter was 1 month away from turning 3 when my son was brought home and she has an evil streak anyway so me and hubby would not let her in arms length of him and that was bad because she ended up being great big sis and they are so close she went with us for tanners first shots and syd cried more than he did because they was hurting him. we have had our problems though she is mother hen and tried to get him otu of his crib or pick him up by herself they fight alot but they are brother and sister and that is what they do all in all i underestamated her she is a great big sister tanner is lucky hope this eases your worries ↑ |
| My daughter is also 2 1/2 and I have a 2 week old baby boy. I thought she would be jelouse and act out. But she has been so good. for the most part she ignores him. But she will kiss him and make sure he has a blanky. She is really cute with him. She dont want anyone to touch him though. hehe ↑ |
