How to Create Sibling love

Parenting is sometimes a very difficult task. We can all use some good information. My children are grown and I want to share with you the way to create sibling love in the family.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Long before the new baby comes home you can include the big brother or sister in the love for that new baby, creating sibling love. Parents might start by letting the big brother be called that instead of baby. The sibling will then not feel robbed of the name baby when he arrives home.

2. Have the big brother pick out the needed things for the new baby. They like being included and this will give them a great start to doing things for baby sister or brother. There are two things I have found to bind people, which are food and gifts.

3. Include the big brother in the events of the new baby's moving in the uterus by letting him feel and see that baby.

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   Helping pack clothes for the hospital will include the child in the new baby too.

   Have your child help you pack your suitcase for your hospital stay. They will know how many days you will be gone by the items packed by him. Let him know who will be taking care of him while Daddy takes you to the hospital on delivery day.

5. Buy a gift for big brother before you leave for the hospital. You can give it to him when you come home with his new baby. Ask parents to bring gifts for both children when they come to visit. Big brother should not feel left out when people come to see the newborn.

[kimanesha]

on 1/3/2010 Thank you for this very informative article. Great information. I am dealing with this issue because I have 4 children each of them are 13 months apart and it's hard to keep the paece. I appreciate this article. 5*

[mommymommymommy]

on 12/20/2009 When my twins came home from the hospital, I emailed everyone to make sure they said "hello" to my older daughter first, as she would remember their visit but not the babies! Great tips for parents!

[SarahElizabeth]

on 12/7/2009 Fantastic ideas! I remember my parents doing things like this for my sister and I decades ago when little brother came along. Thanks for sharing!

[jswana]

on 11/30/2009 Creating love and not division amongst siblings in my opinion, creates the groundwork for family pride and love throughout the following generations. A parent cannot promote it enough. thanks for sharing. jswana would give ten if I could. 5*

[rakhib]

on 11/26/2009 gr8 post.thanks.5*