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.

The team at Luvabella say: “Discover so many real baby surprises with Luvabella! From the moment she opens her eyes and giggles, Luvabella will amaze you with her true-to-life facial expressions and personality! She moves, talks and plays just like a real baby. Through touch and play she affectionately responds to your love. Cover her eyes for a game of peek-a-boo, tickle her tummy and toes to make her giggle, or place a hand on her chest to gently listen to her heartbeat. You can even hold her feet to hear her say “mumma” and begin to babble! The more you play with her, the more she’ll talk. Her babble will transform into over 100 clear words and phrases! Caring for Luvabella is fun with her four interactive accessories! Use her spoon to feed her and she’ll chew with delight! If she’s not full, she may ask you for more. After her meal, help Luvabella learn new animal names and sounds with her Lamby toy! If she gets fussy, all she needs is her soother. When it’s time to go to bed after a big day of play, lull her to sleep with her bottle. Get to know all of Luvabella and now new Luvabeau’s real baby surprises! 4 x C batteries required (not included). For ages 4 years and over.”

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?

However your child has been a really great sibling, share this below to be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £300 voucher for the store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!

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There is a year and a half between our two sons, and they generally, play well together.
they frequently help and support each other, especially when faced with outside encroachment.

My two boys bicker one minute and cuddle the next. My eldest has Asperger's and often gets frustrated and angry when he doesn't understand why my 3 year old can't do the same things as him. But every now and then he will take me by surprise by really encouraging and praising his brothermand I feel so proud of him.

DS has ASD, this summer 3 weeks before it was due in, he wiped all my DD dissertation of her laptop, she didn't have it backed up. Her and I worked tirelessly for 3 weeks and she graduated. She was angry with him but then took him to McDonalds to show she forgave him.

Helping his little brother take his first steps, holding his hands, asking him to come towards him, was very cute moment!

My two are the best of friends and are always helping each other out. My eldest always looks out for her sister when we're out and I'm sure she thinks she's her Mum instead of me!

My son is a really good sibling. He is 7 and his sister is 2.5 and a real handful. He recognises when we’re struggling with her, and goes out of his way to help us and help her. It’s the small things like getting her shoes on, her coat on or putting her favourite tv programmes on. He is a real superstar.

Does changing the baby's nappy at age 4 make them a great sibling, or me a lousy parent - I can't decide! #winningnotwinning

My 7 year old SD had gone away for a holiday with her mum. She came back with a gift for DD and told us that she's used all her pocket money to get it, even sacrificing buying herself some slime! It's moments like that you know it's true love!

My youngest DD fell over and broke her arm and my eldest was fantastic - she helped bring her inside, support her step etc and really helped to reassure her that she was okay. It was so lovely to see, even under the horrible conditions of a broken arm!

My little one likes to cuddle and stroke others

i have 3 children aged 5, 18 and 19 . My 18 year old recently went off to uni and was finding it hard , my youngest daughter aged 5 asked if she could get her a pressie and made her a card so 'she wouldnt miss her too much'

My oldest was absolutely amazing when her younger siblings came along, she loved helping to look after them and was just such a naturally caring little girl and fell into the role of being a big sister. We always made sure we still have lots of one to one time with each of them and this definitely helped them all feel special.

There is a bit of an age gap between my two older girls and my youngest one. It's been lovely seeing how they look after her and show her how to do things. My eldest daughter in particular is more like a mini mum, playing with her young sister and helping her get dressed. They also really enjoy putting her to bed - reading her a story and snuggling her into her bed :)

My daughter treats her little bro like he's her baby and she is really caring towards him.

My two DDs have been fantastic with their little brother, he is definitely very high maintenance with delayed speech but they humour him and with every tiny bit of progress he makes, they cheer him on and really improve his confidence.

Dh shattered his ankle at the beginning of the summer. We were on a family day out. Dd who’s a teenager was so calm and helpful and looked after her little brother while i calmed dh and waited for the ambulance. She’s been such a help. Don’t get me wrong, they still squabble, but when he needs her, shes there.

My daughter has always been the best big sister to her twin brothers- from their birth, at age 3, she was their second mama, fetching nappies and toys for them to today, being as excited for them passing their 11+ as we were. Proud as punch!

My youngest has always thought about her big sis, even before she could talk properly if I offered her something she would say "Bella" and get one for her sister. Even now if I offer her say a sweet she will always take one for her sis. The eldest on the other hand would eat both sweets unless I specifically say one for your sister!

Well. I'd say I'm the best sibling ever, but my sister might have something to say about that!

Seriously though, my eldest was 8 when his baby brother came along. I was worried for him because he'd been the centre of my world for so long, but he is such a wonderful big brother. Patient, kind and funny. He teaches him stuff that I would never have thought to teach a baby, toddler or pre-schooler. They hang out together and have lots of fun. My eldest is respectful of his needs too, not playing his older games around his brother and spending hours playing babyish games to occupy his brother. Not many almost 14 year olds would do that with a five year old! Needless to say I'm very proud!

On a separate note, I always buy a baby doll when I take a new baby gift to friends for their older child. I'd never heard of this one, maybe I'll upgrade to a lullabelle!

Grr autocorrect. Luvabelle

OR even Luvabella!!!

My older one instinctively knows to hold my little one's hand when crossing the road.

My two had a stand-in swimming instructor when their usual one was on holiday and my youngest (6) went over to her and said please be kind to my brother (8) he has autism.
My heart melted!

My son was 12 when his Dad started another family and he was absolutely lovely with them. He has 2 brothers and a sister and was very patient and caring with them and I think did a lot of babysitting!

Those times when your older one takes the younger ones hand to help walk along the street!