Jealousy of a new baby
Since the baby arrived, has your older child become fussy or started acting like a baby again? Use attention and special time to show that your love for them is as strong as ever.
What you may notice
- They babble like a baby again, want to be carried or start wetting the bed at night.
- They act up or make a racket on purpose just when you are feeding the baby or putting them to sleep.
- They hug the baby too tightly, push them or say, 'Take the baby back to the hospital!'
- They cry or get angry easily or, the other way round, become quiet and sad.
- Saying goodbye to you or going to kindergarten has become harder for them.
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Possible reasons, step-by-step actions, what to avoid, how to use your child's strengths, and when to see a specialist.