Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Help The Firstborn To Adjust To New Siblings?

Hello, this is a question based on the behavior of my almost 2 and 4 month old son. I gave birth almost six months a go to a baby girl. Since her birth, his behavior has dramatically changed. I am guessing that he s very jealous of her. My husband and I have continued giving him most of our time so he doesn t feel neglected in any way. However, nothing helps when he whines/cries for no reason. If we are out in the park he cries if he needs to go home, be changed, to eat. It seems everything is a struggle. Is this a normal behavior and is there anything one can do about it? Thank you in advance!
Mon, 31 Dec 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello,

think this behaviour is normal jealousy reaction caused by coming of the newborn baby. You should continue to take care of her and paying much attention to her in order to support her psychologically.

Also, try not to pay much attention to the newborn baby in order not to stimulate jealousy to toddler.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Help The Firstborn To Adjust To New Siblings?

Hello, think this behaviour is normal jealousy reaction caused by coming of the newborn baby. You should continue to take care of her and paying much attention to her in order to support her psychologically. Also, try not to pay much attention to the newborn baby in order not to stimulate jealousy to toddler. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician