Toddlers generally love both their parents so you may be confused when you realize that your toddler prefers one parent, namely the mom, right when the new baby arrives
This article is a look into why your toddler only wants their mom after the arrival of a new baby
Toddler only wants mom after new baby:
Usually, when toddlers are the only child, they are very comfortable with both parents and will freely move from one parent to the other, so if a new baby comes into the picture, and your toddler starts to act clingy towards the mom, then you may start to worry
Here is why this may be happening with your toddler.:
They want attention:
Your toddler is used to getting most of mom’s attention, that is if the mom is the one who is usually around the toddler and gives care.
If the mom starts to give less attention to the toddler, and starts giving more attention to the baby after birth, then the toddler may start to act clingy toward the mom in an effort to maintain some attention
Your toddler may still adore the baby but this doesn’t mean that they don’t want mom all to themselves,.
This behavior happens because most kids start to panic when a new baby is introduced to the family, and dynamics change
Your child is likely fearful of the new dynamic, they don’t like having to suddenly share mom.
While your toddler is mature enough to understand that they are separate from you, they are still emotionally dependent on you and know that their life depends on you so losing you will be very scarey to them.
What to do:
You don’t have to worry if this is happening with your toddler this is a normal stage that most toddlers go through
You can make your child feel better by spending more one-on-one time with them, kissing and hugging them making sure they feel loved, and reassuring them with words that you still love them even though you also love the baby.
Sibling rivalry will develop if the toddler feels that you won’t be there for them because you’re always with the baby. Avoid forcing the toddler to grow up too early, reassure him that no matter how much love you give the baby there will always be love for them as well.
Your toddler should get used to having the baby around and get used to sharing attention with the baby, once this happens they won’t be so clingy towards you anymore.
This process may take a couple of weeks depending on your toddler but it will happen eventually, don’t rush this process with your toddler,
Your toddler will come around when they realize that you’ll still be present even though the baby is around
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