Bringing home a new baby is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming for your toddler. Their world suddenly changes, and they may need extra support to embrace their new role as “big brother” or “big sister.” With the right guidance and tools, you can create a smoother transition and foster a loving bond between siblings.
Here are some practical tips (and Unilove favorites) to help your toddler adjust while nurturing a warm sibling relationship:
1. Involve Your Toddler in Baby Care
Toddlers love to feel important. Encourage them to help with small tasks like fetching a burp cloth, choosing the baby's outfit, or singing a lullaby. This makes them feel included instead of left out.
💡 Unilove tip: Place your baby in the Snuzii Infant Lounger during supervised awake time. While your newborn is cozy and safe, your toddler can “help” by gently patting or talking to the baby nearby, building early moments of connection.
2. Create One-on-One Time
It’s natural for toddlers to crave your attention when the new baby arrives. Even a few minutes of undivided time each day can help them feel secure and less jealous.
💡 Unilove tip: The Trio Trolly Wagon makes it easier to balance outings with two kids. With its versatile design, you can stroll with your baby and toddler together. When you need a quick coffee break, the toddler seat allows you to focus on them while your baby rests.
3. Keep Routines Consistent
Familiar schedules like bedtime, playtime, and snacks give toddlers a sense of stability. Try to stick to their daily rhythm as much as possible, even with the baby’s unpredictable needs.
💡 Unilove tip: During nap time, use the Snuzii as a crib bumper to create a safe and cozy sleep environment for the baby. That way, you can spend storytime or playtime with your toddler without interruptions.
4. Encourage Shared Play
Even before your baby can actively play, you can encourage your toddler to “show” their toys or share songs. Later on, this will turn into natural playtime together.
💡 Unilove tip: The Grow With Me High Chair can be placed next to your toddler’s chair at the table. Shared mealtimes give siblings daily bonding moments, even before the baby eats solids.
5. Celebrate the Big Sibling Role
Remind your toddler that being a big sibling is special. Give them praise for being gentle, patient, or helpful. You can even celebrate milestones together, such as “Today, the baby smiled at you for the first time because you helped push the stroller!”
💡 Unilove tip: With the Aero X Stroller, your toddler can safely help push it during family walks. Its lightweight and compact design makes it easy for little hands to join in, turning daily outings into fun bonding moments.
Adjusting to a new sibling is a journey for the whole family. With love, patience, and the right support, your toddler will grow into their role with pride and a lifelong bond with their baby sibling.
At Unilove, our mission is to design products that support not just babies but families as a whole, helping you create meaningful connections every step of the way.
