If there is an elder sibling at home, this happiness multiplies with the newborn. However, this happiness brings with it a problem that we can deal with: jealousy.
It is natural that the elder brother or sister could be jealous of the newborn sibling. Although this is a problematic situation for parents, the pediatricians make them an offer by which they could overcome this issue positively: involve the elder sibling in the care of the newborn. Well, how could this be done?
This week at Mom’s Land, we are going to point to the importance of educating the elder sibling in relation to the care of the newborn.
With the arrival of the newborn, the elder sibling may get a little grumpy in the complicated feelings, especially that of jealousy. However this is not a problem impossible to overcome; you may just need some patience in managing this process. Experts and doctors agree upon a common solution: sharing responsibility with the elder sister of brother in the care of the newborn…
You will see that this will help members of the family improve themselves by taking care of each other. It will create a peaceful environment within the family and enable children grow up with self confident personalities. It will make the family bonds stronger by reinforcing the sense of helping each other and thrust between siblings.
What can we do to get the elder sibling help their parents in caring for the newborn brother or sister? Here are some tips for you:
- During pregnancy, you should talk to him about the baby who is on her way out and tell them that he will be a brother or sister. You can excite him positively by telling how valuable and important it is to be the elder sibling. You can give him examples of elder siblings in your family or within your inner circle.
After birth, to get him involved in the care of the newborn, you should talk to him with sweet words in a way that he will understand. You
- Should not force him if he shows resistance. But you should also prevent him from staying outside by managing the process well.
- You can expect him to do small tasks for you. For example, you can ask him to help you choose clothes for the baby. This allows you and him to spend time together with the baby, allowing them to know each other better.
- The elder sibling should not be left aside as a result of the interest shown in the newborn. You should do your best to take care of him equally as well.
- When visitors come to see the baby, you should also introduce the elder sibling to the visitors.
- If there is a gift given for the baby, it is beneficial to have another one for elder sibling as well.
- You can turn sharing and each of other positive behaviors into games.
- You should spend some quality time together with him every day.
So, over time, you will notice the importance of educating the elder sibling in taking care of the newborn. You will both raise his awareness of being a responsible person at an early age and help him grow as a person with strong family ties. This is very important for development of a character who is self-confident and who also loves his siblings.
