I am a mother of two sons now gave birth to the 2nd child last month, my elder son is completely different person now he doesn't listen to me at all before the birth he was completely in my hands he use to listen everything eat properly but now he don't even look un my eyes n refusing food from my hands hes just 21months old becoming stubborn. how can i change hes behaviour please help.

1 Answer

Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. He is a little soul. Even at this age as adults we are possessive. So it is very normal for him to behave so. You should understand this and continue to be caring and patient with him. Don't do big brother talks and mount much pressure on him like you have become mature and you should adjust etc., involve him in caring for the baby like fetching diapers or choosing clothes for baby or gently applying lotion etc., don't do breastfeeding like a secret mission. Let him know what u r doing and explain how you have fed him when he was a baby, always answer to his questions by maintaining eyecontact with him, try wearing your baby so that u will have free hands to interact with him, maintain a schedule for feeding and napping ur baby so u will have time to play or read a story to him. Ur baby won't feel possessive at this age but ur elder kid will certainly feel it. So sometimes you can get help from others to care for ur baby and u can spend time with him.

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