Newborn and Toddler

Our toddler is almost 3 and has been so good with our newborn (2.5weeks) up until recently. Lots of hitting towards mom and dad but only saying he'll hit the baby. He has never hit her until now. Unfortunately he gave her a smack on the side of her head during a diaper change and now im having a really hard time trusting him. Ive monitored baby and shes acting, eating, and sleeping normally. 24hrs later and shes just had a large spitup/vomit which has sent my PPA into a spiral.

Advice on trusting toddlers again and mentally getting past the incident?

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Hiii mommas saw you posted 19hrs ago and just wanted to check in to see how your babes is doing!?

What helped me with attention seeeking (mine didn't hit, he would just sit on his baby brother) obv the lil babe can't understand but your toddler can.. start saying to the little babe when they get a little fussy or make a noise or cry "hold on baby brother/sister I have to help your big brother" it shifts the importance back to them and that they don't always have to wait on the baby.. it helped me but I know all babes are different 🫶🏼

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