Submitted by Abe Maldonado (not verified) on July 23, 2008 - 9:59pm.
My son was 22 months when we had our second little boy. I will admit, I was a little nervous about my oldest about to turn two and having a new born. However, he adjusted very well. We always made sure we let him know that the baby was "his" little brother and allowed him to participate in anything we were doing with the baby.... Now my youngest son is 9 months, my oldest is 2 1/2 and life couldn't be better. The oldest is always looking out for the youngest and loves entertaining him. Just make the entire situation (bringing baby home, feedings, diapers) a family affair and your older one will take responsibility and feel like he is included. Good luck and congrats...
2 and a half year old and 9 month old
My son was 22 months when we had our second little boy. I will admit, I was a little nervous about my oldest about to turn two and having a new born. However, he adjusted very well. We always made sure we let him know that the baby was "his" little brother and allowed him to participate in anything we were doing with the baby.... Now my youngest son is 9 months, my oldest is 2 1/2 and life couldn't be better. The oldest is always looking out for the youngest and loves entertaining him. Just make the entire situation (bringing baby home, feedings, diapers) a family affair and your older one will take responsibility and feel like he is included. Good luck and congrats...