Sibling rivalry refers to the natural jealousy and resentment children feel towards a new child in the family. It is common for toddlers to dislike the changes that come with a new baby, such as less parental attention and disruption of their daily routine. The stress is usually greater for firstborn children, who may feel the new baby is responsible for the changes. To help manage sibling rivalry, parents should prepare toddlers for the new baby's arrival, explain the baby's limitations, involve the toddler in baby care activities, and point out the benefits of being an older sibling.

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2. Sibling rivalry refers to the natural jealousy
and resentment of children to a new child in
the family.
It usually involves the arrival of a new infant
but may be associated with anyone who joins
the family.
It is common regardless of children's age that
is a part of family life but more common during
toddler period.

3. Toddler dislikes the change in environment
such as separation from mother rather than new
siblings.
The toddler experiences stress with the birth
of a new sibling.
S/He experiences stress with the birth of a
new baby as the parents now share their love
and attention with some else, the usual routine
is disrupted.

4. It is more common among first born child.
S/he thinks that the new sibling is responsible
for these changes and discomfort. So s/he
becomes jealous away from parental attention or
by going back to previously achieved activities
like feeling..

5. Management

6. Toddler should be
prepared for the birth
of a sibling. So it is
better to prepare them
when they become
aware of pregnancy
and other preparation
for the anticipation of
new baby is occurring.

7. Plan to separate the child to a new bed and/or
bedroom before the arrival of new baby, so older
child doesn’t feel displaced by the new baby.
Explain realistic situation to toddler like
newcomer (newborn)is small depended baby who
need care, take lots of your time. The baby will
not be able to do much at first, except eat, sleep,
poop, pee and cry. The baby will not be a playmate
at first.

8. Look at pictures of older child’s birth and
babyhood. Tell them how excited you were when
they were born, and how everyone wanted to see
them and hold them. Tell them what they were
like as a baby.

9. Have the toddler practice holding a doll and
supporting the head. Teach them how to
touch and hold a baby very gently.

10. Let the toddler participate in the baby’s care such
as baths, dressing, pushing the stroller, etc.
Point out the benefits of being an older child, like
choosing what to eat, being able to go the park and
play, and having friends.

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