Sibling Rivalry
If you have more than one child, you’re no doubt familiar with some of the little jealousies that pretty much rear their head even before the second baby is born. But let’s face it, accepting a new baby is likely the first real major change in their lives.
One thing I found that helped with my family and friends’ new additions, was to make sure the older child felt like part of the event. If they were old enough to sense the impending changes and understand what they meant, I always looked for a little something for them when it came to shower gifts, so they would get a new baby present, too.
There are some absolutely adorable big sister dresses out there. And what little girl isn’t going to feel special when they go off to Granma’s and everyone admires not only the dress, but how it tells them she is now a big sister? Boys aren’t immune to jealousy either. Far from it! So I always get a Big Brother T-shirt for the ones that are not too sure about the new arrival. Even children a little bit older and gladly accepting a new baby will appreciate being remembered with a book or other gift.
