Teaching Toddlers To Accept Baby Siblings
Some toddlers are particularly threatened with the arrival of the baby in the family. They may not treat their kid brother or sister with gentleness, and hurt the infant in the process. The parents must then teach their toddlers how to carry on with the new member of the household.
First, let your toddler know the basic rules, such as no biting or hitting. Remind your child this and be firm when you catch him breaking it. Toddlers are naturally impulsive and aggressive. They may also believe this behavior as part of playing. Firmly let them know that biting and hitting hurts other people, especially babies, is not acceptable.
Lead by example. Show your toddler how it is to touch a baby. Allow them to have a few minutes of bonding time daily where the toddler can gently touch his youngest sibling, stroke his hair or rub his back. Do this while explaining what the gesture can do for the baby.
A lot of encouragement can go a long way. Your toddler may actually be just experimenting or addressing his frustration over the fact that there’s this new person in the house. Always remind your elder child how much he is still loved and how special he is in the family. Involve him in some of the activities you do with the infant, such as bathing or changing his diaper or even feeding. This way, the toddler understands that while this new baby needs to more care and attention, big brother is still very much an important part of the family.
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