how is it managing newborn and toddler?
Hi,my name is Anne,I did the following:
Q&A: how is it managing newborn and toddler?
i have a 3 year old and one on the way in a few months, what should i expect? i am worried that i will feel so much guilt tending to the baby when i have my toddler asking for attention all the time.
how was u’r experience?
The answer in the following:
Answer by Alicia
mine wasnt that bad. i have a two yo and 4 mo and when the baby starts crying i always be sure hes distracted while i’m tending to her and then while he taking a nap i spend time with her.
Answer by ♦
It’s easy. You’ll find what works for you. My kids didn’t nap at the same time, so whenever one of my kids was napping I gave the other one my full attention.
Answer by Krystal B
I have a two year old and a 6 month old. I always felt bad because I spent more time with the baby than my toddler at times, but I made sure she was a part of caring for her little brother. Just small things like giving him his binky or throwing a diaper in the trash for me. She enjoys helping out and I always give her lots of cuddle time when he’s napping. I also found it took me longer to become attached to my baby, because I already had a relationship built with my 2 year old. I love him, it just took a while for me to get use to having two babies lol
Answer by happybell
It sounds like you are already prepared for the increased demand for attention from both. However, I was pleasantly surprised after my daughter was born. First, she seems to be more independent and actually my 3-year old son is the one who needs more attention (perhaps, jealousy). She looks at toys and books on her own and I think is growing up more self-sufficient as a result. I am always there too but she likes being on her own. Another plus is that my son is learning and liking to have company and enjoys getting attention from his little sister (she laughs at his silliness). He is also learning to share with her.
Yes, it will be tough often but over time you will see how much they play together and it will get easier. Just line up some help for the beginning and try to get a break when you can.
Answer by Emily & Zoey’s Mom
My daughters are 17 months apart…my oldest is 20 months and my youngest is 3 months. It was hard for about a month while I was trying to figure out how to balance everything but you will just learn what works for you, like I did. My oldest had to learn how to wait while I am tending to the baby. I just give her things to occupy her and distract her while I am feeding the baby, like playing with her toys or watching her favorite movie or show. I feed the baby and put her down to nap and then I do whatever I need to do with my oldest. She also loves to help me with the baby, or just watch what I’m doing and that appeases her too. It’s going to be fine though, you’ll learn what works for you and things will be easier.
Answer by Steph
With yours being 3 it should be a breeze. Just let your older child help as much as possible.
I have a 10 year old, 2.5 year old, 1.5 year old and a 9 week old. It is busy, but I have no problems. You really just need to stay as organized as possible no matter how tired you are. Ask for help if you need it and try to make 1 on 1 time with your older child. Right before bed and after nap time is the times I find the best.
Answer by Summer Kuzar
My daughter was 3 1/2 when my son was born 4 months ago. She has some jealosy issues but over all does well. Just keep your older child involved even if it means asking for their “help” with the new baby. Children this age want to feel like “big kids” and love to help, no matter how trivial the task. Congratulations on your pregnancy 
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