You might not know but the feeling of ignorance can really trigger the temperament of your firstborn child. Initially, having a second child is good news for you, your partner, and the child of course. However, over the 9 months period of the prenatal stage, there are multiple changes the parents undergo. In addition, the problems in the bodily transformation of the mother’s body often make the first child stay away from the. In turn, triggering the child to adapt irritation and aggression in their behavior.
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Tips to Help Manage the Firstborn Child’s Changing Aggressive Behavior-
- Save Your Energy
It is exhausting to have a toddler. It is demanding to be pregnant. Combining the two is really exhausting. So be kind to yourself. Try to get comfortable and slumber beside your toddler if they are still taking a nap.
When your mother-in-law offers to add flavors in the kitchen, consider it assistance rather than judgment. Then take advantage of the extra time you have to rest before the baby arrives by curling up in bed with a good book and a hot beverage.
- Be on Time with the Preparation
Take the initiative if your mind is racing with concerns about how your child will react to this new person in their life. You could visit the library to check out some books on being a big sibling or brother. You might also go visit friends who have infants so you can cuddle them and get practice assisting them put on diapers.
Use those triggers to initiate conversations about what will be happening with your child if they are old enough. In this manner, they have a sense of involvement.
- Help them Bond with the Baby
Your child will find their own way to turn being pregnant into a fun game, whether it’s by giving them a nickname, placing their stickers all over your bump, or blowing raspberries to their new sibling via your belly button. Giving your child a gift from the newborn could be a great way to begin the bonding process. Perhaps consider buying them a baby doll so they can take care of their child while you take care of their sister.
You might bring your toddler along to some of your antenatal appointments with the assistance of an additional adult to learn more about your unborn child. If they’re curious, they might like hearing the baby’s heartbeat or observing them move.
- Time for a Happy & Safe Trip
When the baby is born, you and your eldest will still have plenty of time to get to know one another. However, there won’t be as much time to devote exclusively to them for a while.
Why not attempt to organize a special day excursion with them (before becoming too large to enjoy it)? You two may also engage in less strenuous activities you’ve always enjoyed doing together, like puzzles. Additionally, make use of the opportunity to talk to them about any concerns or inquiries they may have about having a baby sibling.
To The Bottom Line-
Not in the initial days but later when your first child feels being ignored then the behavior he will adopt will be aggressive for sure. However, don’t lose your calm and understand what they need.
Happy Expecting!
