New Arrivals

It’s very normal for your older child to show regressions in sleep and toilet training when their sibling arrives and they may start to feel insecure about their role in the family now. Ways to help them through this are:

✨make some special one to one time with your older child each day.

✨be consistent/firm with their routine and boundaries. Having their familiar routine and rules will help them feel secure.

✨reward them with your attention for good behaviour, not unwanted behaviour.

✨if your new baby arrives at a time of a big transition stage for your older child, delay this for 3 months. E.g moving to a big bed or potty training. Give them time to adjust to this big change in the family before starting another big change.

✨start healthy sleep habits early with your new baby. This will be beneficial to the whole family! You all get more sleep and the baby will be in a routine meaning you have more time and patience for the oldest.