My new baby is due when my DD1 will be 2.3 yrs old.
DD1 is very independent (although since we left her at her grandparents for 2 nights about a month ago, and since we moved her into her toddler bed I have noticed her becoming a little more clingy during the day); very communicative (talks all the time, picks up new words easily); a good eater and sleeper; but is just getting to that age of being a bit boisterous.
On Tuesday she threw something soft at a 2month old we'd gone to visit. She was obviously jealous of the attention on the baby and getting bored. She did say sorry, but 5 hours after the event! I get the sense that sometimes she's just lashing out without thinking.
I took it as a little bit of an omen of things to come, and want to prepare myself with some strategies to deal with jealous toddlers and sibling rivalry at her age.
Can anyone recommend simple things to do/say or any chapters of any books on how to best prepare the toddler, and help them come to terms with the new arrival?
Really excited to be having another, and sure she'll be a great big sister, but thinking I won't have the head space to read around this by the time the baby actually arrives. Any thoughts really welcomed! Thank you!
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Expecting a son in 2 mths and wondering what behaviour to expect from DD1 who'll be 2.3 mths old - and how to manage it!
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Jools78 · 09/07/2009 11:34
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