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How to deal with 2 yr old boy and 7 mo old girl.

Andrea - posted on 11/15/2009 ( 3 moms have responded )

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Hello, I have a 2 year old boy named Harley and a 7 month old girl named Jaya.. They get along great but am not sure that he is getting enough mommy time.. She was born with a birth defect which has taken away some of his mommy time.. I have to rub her belly when she is in pain, I try to let him help but he just wants me.. I try to give him his mommy time after she is in bed 7:30. He is in bed at 8:30 - 9:00.. Neither one of them nap.. So am open to any help that can be given on this... My hubby works third shift and we also run our own Biz... So when he is not roofing or remodling somewhere he is sleeping or off to work..

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Mandi - posted on 11/15/2009

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I have 2 little boys EXACTLY a year apart 1 & 2. I think it's very important to encourage your babies to nap still. YOU need that time & they do as well. I do the same with my kids as Miriam Young does. My youngest goes down & I play with my oldest then as my oldest goes down I have time with my youngest. Otherwise we do everything together as a team! Getting your son involved in Belly Rubbing time is a great idea! It teaches him to care for his baby sister & I believe it is a great bonding time for them! It sounds like you are doing great! I know how much you worry about your babies. But another great way to take care of them..... Have some time for YOU to clear your head & get some great ideas! You'll do great! Keep it up!

Jennifer - posted on 11/15/2009

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I have a 7 month old boy and a 2 year old niece that live in the same house. The best advice I could say is if someone you trust wants to come over maybe for a few hours during the day, let them watch your daughter while you have a little time with your son. It could even become maybe a certain day you do something just with your son. That way he doesn't feel left out and you don't feel bad either. They can get jealous quickly. I definitely deal with the jealousy a lot. My mother in law will watch my son for me when my niece wants my attention.

Miriam - posted on 11/15/2009

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wow you guys have a busy life. my kids are the same age. Both of my kids nap, so I usually have the time for me, but my 7 month old one goes to nap first then my 2 yr old one. So my first one wakes up and I spend time with her. but while she is asleep I spend time wiht my older one. as well I try to do activities together. like play pekaboo with both of them, tickle them, etc. I lie both to watch a disney movie. I guess I would try to do activites where both are involve. Maybe when your baby is in pain have your other baby be involve like try to talk them and stuff. I hope this help.

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