Stamp Out That Green-Eyed Monster – Help Your Toddler Cope With Having A New Baby Around

One worry for second-time-around parents is how their toddler or preschooler is going to cope with the new baby. Follow these tips and nip any problems in the bud before they begin:

Firstly is the importance of managing your expectations. There is not a toddler alive who is going to feel completely happy about life with a new baby. Mixed feelings are the order of the day: excitement meets jealousy meets babyish behavior. You can minimise jealousy, but not totally eradicate it.

Drip feed the idea of, rather than go on endlessly about, the new arrival. Talk about the baby (What do you think the baby will wear? etc) – but not every day. Watch for signs of confusion in your toddler’s face and change the subject if necessary.

It’s a good idea to read some new baby stories together. There are some excellent ones available that allow your child to explore his or her feelings about babies. Choose stories that involve problems, for example ‘Spot’s Baby Sister’ by Eric Hill.

There is a lot you can do to involve your child in the preparations: let him choose or make some pictures for the baby’s nursery for example. You could use this as an opportunity to give him a room makeover of his own. This can be less expensive than you might think if you get him a wall mural. Wallpaper murals cost far less than traditional canvases.

The last and most important tip is to think now of some ways you can treat your toddler once the baby arrives. This does not mean bribing her with candy all the time – - even five minutes alone with you while the baby sleeps is priceless to your older child. Can a friend or relative take your toddler out for an hour to play football? There is also nothing wrong with a special DVD while you feed the baby or have a sneaky nap yourself!

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