It is very important that children who have siblings can enjoy a good relationship from a young age, in this way they can ensure a good bond that will last a lifetime. The sibling relationship is like a plant that must be cared for, Only by watering it every day can it be in good health and last for a long time.
Sometimes parents have children in a row so that they take a short time and in this way ensure a good relationship between them. But the reality is that it does not matter if an older brother is much older than the baby that has come into the family, what matters is that the bond between the two is strengthened from the first moment.
By strengthening the bond between siblings, the baby will be able to realize that his older brother also loves him and is important in his life. There are many ways to help an older sibling bond well with the baby. If you do not know how it can be, do not miss the following games with which a child can enjoy his baby brother / sister. Of course, they are orientative games and you can adapt them as best suits you to fit the ages and interests of your children.
Remember that if your oldest child is a young child, you should always be monitoring the interactions between the two of you. Don't let them play alone without your supervision. Constant vigilance is necessary to avoid problems or domestic accidents.
Games with a baby from 0 to 3 months
A newborn has very limited abilities, but from the moment he arrives in this world, he is ready to listen and learn everything that happens around him. In this sense, there are some games that can be great so that your older child can begin to establish a strong bond with his younger brother, do not lose detail.
Hide toys from baby's sight
If your oldest child is a toddler or preschooler, he will love feeling like his baby brother's teacher. You can hold a rattle or a soft baby toy and place it in front of the newborn's gaze, you should move it slowly so that the little one can have time to follow you with his gaze. When your baby is able to grasp it, it is a good idea to allow the little one to grasp the toy. But on other occasions you can hide the toy and then take it out by surprise, Laughs will be guaranteed!
Acting in an exaggerated way
Once the baby begins to develop the social smile (usually around two months), the older sibling can make the little one smile and have a great time. They can puff up more cheeks, make faces, making noises imitating animals, making funny sounds, sticking out their tongues… the babies will have a great time!
Tell stories with books
If your older child likes to tell stories, any time is a good time to start instilling the good habit of reading in the baby as well. Your first-born can read to the baby from the first day of life… Just listening to his older brother, watching him turn the pages while he talks, is a good form of interaction between the older brother and the baby. As if that were not enough, they will be strengthening their affective bond. Babies love pictures in stories, and if they are cardboard or special baby stories, they will be a better choice for your enjoyment.
Games with a baby from 3 to 6 months
At these ages, babies are already capable of laughing out loud and they are more lively moments for everyone. Also, as he reaches six months, the baby will be able to show excitement when he sees his older brother, something that will undoubtedly It will help you get motivated and pay attention to it. The older brother will also feel comforted by feeling how his younger brother wants to be by his side and enjoy him.
Make baby laugh
If your child likes to have fun, he will love getting the baby to laugh out loud, because he will too! This can be as easy as your older child putting a stuffed animal on his head and sneezing in lies to make it fall to the ground ... Babies will have a great time. You can also sing finger songs or typical baby songs to her.
Create distractions
If the baby is face down in bed but still does not have enough strength to sit or support his head, then there are games that can make a difference. For example, an older sibling may put a baby's favorite toy out of reach to encourage the little one to crawl to get it. When you get to pick it up, encourage the little one for the challenge achieved.
Imitate baby sounds
When a baby begins to babble, the older sibling can learn the correct ways to respond and interact together. For example, if the baby says 'oh, ah, ah', the older brother can say the same when addressing the baby. It is a way of communicating for babies and if it is repeated it will be a way for the little ones to know that they are being listened to.
Here are some games parents can teach their firstborn children to bond with their newborn sibling. It is very important that the bond between siblings be worked on from the first day of the baby's arrival in the family, in this way we will be making sure that the children grow together and that as they get older there is great complicity between them.
As the children grow older, other games can be thought of to strengthen their bond and that the children interact more actively with each other, but always taking into account their age and their ability to communicate with others. Of course, it must not be forgotten that there should always be an adult supervising sibling games.