My newborn cries a lot. In comparison to my first born who rarely cried.
My toddler a shouted at baby today when she was crying. Also mimicking baby when she cries and has told her several times to be quiet.
Usually she is very loving to her sibling.
How would you handle this?
Any tips
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What’s the age between them both?

My toddler has been mimicking my newborn when she cries omg it overstimulates me so much I end up kicking off on him! He’s only trying to be funny I think it’s an attention thing xx

Just try to be patient mine is the same way normal just siblings trying to adjust

I would first normalise that it’s overwhelming/hard when babies cry so they know it’s ok to feel these feelings (we all know if baby is constantly crying it does feel hard and toddler is only little) Then I would explain why baby is crying / potentially crying and say shall we see what we can do to maybe help baby (such as shall we try changing their nappy and giving them a hug?) or offer an activity they enjoy as a distraction and take baby to another room/partner if possible so your toddler gets a break. (Or would you like to sit in this cosy chair and listen to your audio book whilst I go and try changing their nappy and cuddling them next door Iso you can hear it?)
Morning!
I’m going to be a ftm, and I love a good Vinted or charity shop savings !
I was wondering what are items I should absolutely AVOID buying second hand and just take the splurge and buy brand new ? Some people have told me not to buy buggies and bassinets etc second hand ? Just want to know if that’s true or if it’s their preference they’re putting on to me lol !
TIA ❤️

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Has anyone got any recommendations for a smaller pram bag?
Little boy no longer has bottles, and eats out a lot!!
Needing a small bag that I can fit a few nappies, wipes, couple snacks, and a change of clothes!

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PLEASE can someone help me rationalise, or tell me I’m being silly-either way🤣
My baby is 6 months old today, I kept sending my partner and my family cakes etc that celebrated 6 months of breast feeding, I hinted in jokey ways that I wanted a mini celebration for baby turning 6 months old but also to recognise that I’ve EBF for 6 months.
I know so many mothers do it, it’s very normal, but I’m personally so so proud that I’ve breastfed for this long, I’ve had mastitis 3x, suspected sepsis and an MRSA infection of my scar. Not once did I waiver.
I usually feel so appreciated by my partner. But I’ve had messages etc today saying happy 6 months to baby, but not a single message to recognise the fact that I’ve independently kept him nourished this whole time?🤣
I’m emotional today so if someone tells me I’m being dramatic, it’s probably what I need to hear lol.
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