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FirstMate
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Moms with kids close in age...come on in!
I just brought my newborn home to a crazy 15 month old. He is just a tiny terror. I'm having a problem with him in that he constantly wants to touch the baby. At first, I was okay with it because I wanted to encourage him to accept the baby and like the baby. But now he is constantly assaulting the baby in some way. Smacking him on the head or in the face, throwing things on top of him in the rock and play, rocking the rock and play like a violent mad man, bouncing the bouncy seat like a lunatic, etc.
I know he is just a baby himself but I'm worried about the newborn. I tell him and show him to do "nice". I put him in time out when he hits but he doesn't get it at all. He thinks its funny and then I swear he hits the baby again just so he can go in time out. I'm at a point where I am constantly holding the newborn to keep him out of harm's way but that's not practical. First of all, the 15 month old cries because he wants me to hold him too. I can't put him up on something like a table because the 15 month old is a climber and I'm afraid of him climbing up and knocking the baby over.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I feel like I'm in my own personal hell. I can't get anything done. I can't even shower without someone here. I have to bring one of them in with me everytime I have to go to the bathroom. And this is all on top of me worrying that my baby is going to sustain a head injury the next time he whips the remote control at him. I will take any and all suggestions!
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Posted 10/7/16 9:47 AM  |
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luvmykids8
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Moms with kids close in age...come on in!
It's an adjustment period for your DS. He's not used to mommy having another kid in the house. It can be he wants attention from you too. When you put your newborn to bed, read a special book to your DS about being a big brother and how to take care of his little brother, watch over him, etc. It might help! GL!!
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| Posted 10/7/16 9:50 AM |
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jams92
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Re: Moms with kids close in age...come on in!
Posted by luvmykids8
It's an adjustment period for your DS. He's not used to mommy having another kid in the house. It can be he wants attention from you too. When you put your newborn to bed, read a special book to your DS about being a big brother and how to take care of his little brother, watch over him, etc. It might help! GL!!
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mine are 15 months apart too and it took some time. My daughter was not too rough with my son, but she definitely didn't understand "make nice" nor did she understand time outs at that age. It will take time and you cant let them our of your sight, but just keep showing older DS how to "make nice" with the newborn. And also be sure to keep snuggling the 15mo when the newborn is napping and stuff because that is really hard for them to understand...why is mommy holding the baby and not me?
it WILL get easier.
good luck
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| Posted 10/7/16 9:59 AM |
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Michi
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Moms with kids close in age...come on in!
We would use the pak n play and the swing alot so my daughter wouldnt smother the baby with love lol.
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| Posted 10/7/16 11:52 AM |
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petvet
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Wear the baby...all...the...time
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| Posted 10/9/16 9:13 PM |
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nycgirl
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Re: Moms with kids close in age...come on in!
Mine were 18 mo apart.
The older thought the younger was a cat.
Just keep the kids apart & make a no touching rule!
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| Posted 10/9/16 9:46 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: Moms with kids close in age...come on in!
At fifteen months he is still a baby too. His whole world is rocked right now. He was number one and no he has to share you. At fifteen months he is not articulate enough to tell you that he needs you too. I would say treat them more like twins than like an older dc and a younger dc. You need to child proof your home more. I would hold both kids. Your fifteen month old still needs that too.
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| Posted 10/9/16 10:16 PM |
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MrsO
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Re: Moms with kids close in age...come on in!
My 1st 2 were 14 months apart. I would just keep encouraging nice behavior. Give the 15 mo his snuggle time alone, etc. After all he is still a baby himself.
As you know do not leave the baby alone
Good Luck
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| Posted 10/9/16 10:25 PM |
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