If you already have one child, when you arrive home after giving birth to the next child there can be some tensions in meeting the demands of both children. Many mums wonder how they will cope.
There are some issues that need to be addressed.
Sometimes the younger child can feel insecure because, having been the centre of attention, he or she is now sharing that attention. The underlying fear is that they have been replaced and won't get any attention now.
It is important to make them feel special.
Get him or her involved by letting them help you. In my experience they love helping mummy by getting the bath ready for baby and/or by helping mummy get the baby's clothes ready for when baby has had a bath. Try to involve them in as many things as possible when you are caring for the new bub.
And when baby is asleep, try to give your older child some special attention. I found that one-on-one activities like doing a puzzle or playing some special game was always appreciated.
You know that they both need your love and attention. They know it too. The important thing is to make sure the older child really experiences those things that show him or her just how special they still are.
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