Guest guest Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 toddlers do better if they are included in interaction with the newborn rather than pushed away. For instance, invite them on your lap to nurse and they will surely decline and go entertain themselves sooner when they know they are welcome to join if they wanted to. You have to sound sincere. Of course make sure you continue all the old bed/bathtime rituals as before so he doesn't feel like the baby has ruined his life:) Vicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Yes, toddlers require extra care and attention too. Best to arrange before the birth for Dad, Grandma, Friends, older Siblings as possible to schedule special attention/time for the older kids overall, especially those younger than about 4 1/2 who more easily become fearful and jealous. I like these suggestions, Vicki. Some small reward for good behaviour is good call too, some simple thing that won't compromise their digestive immune system, just a bit like training a puppy (I'm observing in this house lately and reminded!). Maybe stickers, pretty little inexpensive somethings when they cooperate with your guidance and are not rough with baby. In addition, some more non-baby foods that they really like and are nourishing are a really wise thing to learn about. For instance, a soaked date-almond milk smoothie served warm with cardamom such a nourishing grounding and delicious treat. With or without addition of boiled unhomogenized organic cows' milk or goats milk if the toddler is more stout (kapha). Maybe some protein and fat rich natural sweet such as toasted sesame seed or chick pea flour laddu (balls) with clarified butter, sweetened and digestive spiced (cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, whatever) with protein as well as growth supportive, brain, deeper tissue and energy supports together. Or timely healthy snacks like guacomole or warmed herbed ricotta in a tortilla, planned BEFORE they get impatient and unmanageable. Nourishment plays a big part and is a big chapter, maybe after the postpartum cookbook is done! > > toddlers do better if they are included in interaction with the newborn rather than pushed away. For instance, invite them on your lap to nurse and they will surely decline and go entertain themselves sooner when they know they are welcome to join if they wanted to. You have to sound sincere. Of course make sure you continue all the old bed/bathtime rituals as before so he doesn't feel like the baby has ruined his life:) > Vicky > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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