13 Signs a Sibling is Jealous of the New Baby

by Cindy Nurik, Ed.D. for Mommy & Me

Not everyone welcome’s the stork’s arrival with open arms. Young siblings are often apprehensive about a new baby joining the family fold and worry that they’ll go from being the star of the show to playing second fiddle. Signs that your child is jealous (or even resentful) of the new baby include:

• Clinging

• Thumb-sucking

• Avoiding contact with the baby

• Verbal rejection

• Regression in toilet training

• Food spills

• Wanting the baby’s bottle

• Playing alone

• Resisting bedtime

• Temper tantrums

• Hitting

• Biting

• Abuse of pets

Fortunately, there is much you can do to help prepare your older child for the arrival of a new baby. Click here  to learn how.

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