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Xu Mengxue
Infant and Toddler Care Services Research Guidance Center
Assistant Researcher
For older siblings, the arrival of a younger sibling can bring many confusions; they may not understand why mom and dad’s attention suddenly seems to decrease and cannot accept having to give their beloved items to the little brother/sister.
As parents, you can do the following:
Help the older sibling realize that they were once a small baby and need time to learn simple things like eating and speaking.
Tell the older sibling that you are very willing to invite them to be a little helper and remind them that the baby will look up to them as a role model. If they are interested, invite them to help care for the baby, like holding the baby or changing diapers.
During the process of caring for the baby, avoid placing too much responsibility on the older sibling, such as “You are the sister/brother, so you should help your younger sibling.” This can add psychological pressure on them.
Set aside a special time each day to be alone with the older sibling, give them more hugs, read together, play, etc.
Encourage the older sibling to express their feelings, respond promptly, and often tell them that you also love them very much.
Text | Xu Mengxue
Editor | Publicity Center, Hao Jie
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