Mumsnet users share the times their children have been great siblings with Luvabella

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Despite bickering and fighting over the TV remote, there’s a lot of love behind sibling relationships, and they can be incredibly heartwarming. Luvabella would like to hear about the times that your children have been great siblings.

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Do you have a child that really goes out of the way for their siblings? Perhaps they share their most precious toys when they know their sibling is sad? Do you have an older child who has taken a little brother or sister under their wing, or been amazing with the arrival of a new baby? If your child doesn’t have any siblings, how do they care for others around them?

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[diymania]

My 2 DS get on really well and every weekend and holiday have sleepovers in each other’s bedrooms. There are so many lovely instances (as well as the usual balance of general sibling annoyance with one another), but one time youngest DS (10) was worried about going to bed and having a nightmare. When my DH and I went to bed we found DS (13) asleep cuddling his brother in his single bed in soft toy cocoon! They explained in the morning they’d fallen asleep with eldest tickling his younger brother’s back to help him drift off!

[LupinsNotBluebells]

My DS has been an only child for 8 years when his new sister arrived. He has been amazing with her and it's wonderful to see them developing their own bond. He's got the hairdrier to run as white noise when she cried and I was making the lunch and talks to her about getting dressed as he gets ready for school, "these are socks, they are two times as big as your head", so I can also get ready. He has to push the pram to school and proudly shows her off to his friends and teachers.

[trevormcdonald]

My oldest is only 3 but he's so loving towards his little sister. He loves holding her hand and she thinks he's hilarious when he dances about or tickles her tummy. It's been so nice to see their relationship grow.

[Treaclespongeandcustard]

When DD2 cries and DD1 talks to her in a soothing voice to find out what the problem is. If DD2 coninutes to cry then DD1 pulls her on her knee and reads her a story book (even though she can’t yet read). It always cheers DD2 up and makes me feel fuzzy inside. Don’t get me wrong, they fight sometimes too, but even in the middle of an argument, they both know when the other is genuinely upset and adapt their behaviour accordingly. They’re lovely ... usually!

[welcometonarnia]

My DS held my DD's hand in hospital during visiting hours the whole time so I could pop off to the loo, make myself a tea, and have a break. He not only helped her but me, too!

[barbsbarbs]

this would be when my daughter started secondary school and was feeling lonely, my son took her rounds with his and his friends for a week, and after that my daughter found her feet and was able to spread her wings

[mave]

They fight but can be fiercely protective over each other!

[Elizasmum02]

the youngest was getting picked on at school and the eldest went and took her to the teacher to tell about it, the school then called me

[SSCRASE123]

Despite a 6yr gap my 2 are as close to each other as I could ever have wished for, the play so well and nicely and have such a bond. My lad is so patient with my little girl, really taking time to explain things to her and to play the games he wouldn't usually want to.

[TracyKNixon]

I have four little ones, quite close in age and so they all have helped one another when starting nursery and school, eg they have met up with them at playtimes/lunchtimes to make sure they are ok. They also help each other with homeworks and read to one another.

[glenka]

They will always share some of their gifts with each other when it is there birthdays.

[hdh747]

I remember the Christmas when our daughter gave her brother her chocolate in exchange for his brussel sprouts!

[Lisapaige24]

My oldest son shared one of his birthday presents with my youngest son because he had so many from his birthday party that he wanted to share with his little brother because he didn’t want him to feel left out but he always looks after his little brother even if they fight he always says sorry afterwards and let’s him play with his toys

[amyhalliday1]

My two are older and the older of the two surprised me daily by helping the other one out with revision - so much more patient than me!!!

[Katieraventimeout]

My son has been a wonderfull big brother and gave his favourite toy to his sister when she cries so sweet

[Ganne1]

DD was king of the roost until DS arrived, but she was always wonderful with him. There was never any jealousy. I remember visiting a French cathedral with them, and, as we knew they were safe, we allowed them to wander off. We were of course watching them, but they couldn't see us. When she realised we weren't around, DD promptly marched her brother off to the information desk and asked (in French) if they knew where her parents were. They of course pointed us out, as they could see us. She was always so protective of him.

[abby12321]

My youngest has just started school & my eldest has been helping her at school, walking her to her class, chatting on the school bus and introducing her to teachers and her friends. It’s so sweet x

[LauraMMM]

My oldest daughter is a fantastic sibling, I do have a 6 year age gap and she is very responsible and mature for her age. She loved helping when her brother was born with bath time, feeding, changing etc. They bonded really well as I let her do most things with me. I think because of the initial bond she is still great with him now she is much older. She loves to help him with things like drawing pictures, writing and learning his numbers and he seems more focused on her than when I do these things. It is great to see and I am very lucky. But yes just like every sibling they still have their moments haha!

[phillie1]

Was very helpful in the teen years, helping with school work, that had got far too hard for me to help with, especially maths!!

[janeyf1]

My nieces argue like crazy but are loyal too each other. When the younger one was being picked on at school, the eldest sister stood up for her and put an end to the bullying

[southernsun]

Always makes my heart melt when I see our eldest taking the time to read his little brother a bed time story.

[jazzitup]

My daughter has always been amazing to me and we always support each other through this journey we call life.

[katieskatie82]

when my daughter broke her leg she went to school in a cast. The teachers thought it was best she stay indoors and not play on the yard on her crutches. My oldest son decided with no prompting from me or the teachers to stay indoors with her and give up his own playtime to keep her company! what a darling! i was so proud of him.

[sheilads105]

It was when the younger one started at primary school. Older sister walked her in and gave her a hug before going to her classroom. Fabulous.

[maryandbuzz1]

We had quite a lot of bickering at home, however when our youngest started school his older sibling was very protective and he became very much the grown up big brother in showing and helping our youngest at school.