toddler annoying baby

[LuluHB]

I find that DD#1 can be a bit too rough sometimes with DD#2. TBH I think a lot of it is an age thing and there is a huge amount of jealousy there too. I find that if I sit with both of them so they can "play" together then its pretty good - there have been some gorgeous moments lately of DD#1 sitting holding DD#2's hand, or stroking her very gently, or bringing her toys if she's upset. It definitely seemed to make DD#1 more determined to act inappropriately in the early days if I told her not to hurt her little sister, but while I tend to try to ignore her when she does "naughty" things like turn the tv off, I can't ignore it when it could injure DD#2. I never, ever leave the two of them in a room together unsupervsed - even if its just to go to the toilet or something. I have a play pen that I pop DD#2 into so that she is safe from her big sister's attentions.

Its still really early days for your DS yet - 10 weeks is nothing really and its a huge adjustment for him. He will settle down and be more gentle with his little sister. Just keep doing what you're doing (which sounds great!) and I'm sure he'll soon turn a corner and allow you to relax a little.

[mummy of many]

Jaapie,hun it sounds like your doing all the right things hun,it`s just the age difference and wanting your attention all the time,I think most of us have been through this before and although it can be very stressful,you must just stay firm with what you mean,they do out grow this,but sadly some kids just seem to want more of mummies attention than others.Our 2 year old is a terror atm,he wont leave our 9 month old alone and takes away all his toys,we are firm with him and make him go and give them back,but to be honest he is so jealous of his brother i wont leave them alone in the same room together,as our 9 month old is just starting to crawl,he enjoys plenty of floor time but i can`t trust our 2 year old as he has tried to run over him with toy trucks,pull his arms and legs,things will improve hun,try and stay strong,kids are always testing us,ay!!! take care and here`s a big try not to get upset,it`s all part of parenting,lol.but they do know how to push our buttons sometimes.