In an ideal world, siblings would always get along, happily playing together and supporting each other no matter what. In reality, of course, relationships between brothers and sisters tend to be a bit more complicated — even siblings who get along most of the time are bound to clash occasionally. Still, there are always moments that make all the battles and bickering worth it.
In a video posted on June 3, a baby girl and her toddler sister are bonding in a major way, and the little one is absolutely bursting with joy. As her big sister plays with a Barbie doll, the baby sits next to her with a smile on her face that just won't quit...and the look on her face is heartbreakingly sweet.
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That baby truly couldn't be happier ! Commenters couldn't get over this adorable clip from @annacasey_ .
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"There's so much love and adoration in her eyes! Such a precious moment ," wrote Little Tikes.
"She's just happy to be there, not a single thought in those eyes apart from her sister," wrote Littleballof_crazy.
"Baby: I'm part of the Barbie club now I made it," wrote Mia S. Rivera.
Someday in the (not too distant) future, these sisters might squabble over Barbie dolls (or just about anything else), but the love they have for each other will always be there!
How to Help Your Toddler Adjust to a Baby Sibling
If your toddler isn't quite as tolerant of their baby sibling as the girl in this video, don't worry. It's totally normal for a toddler to act out when there's a new baby in the house, according to Parents, and validating their mixed emotions about having a sibling is important. You can also help them to feel good about being a big brother or sister .
"Discuss with your older child that while babies get a lot of attention because they lack independence, there are benefits to being a 'big kid' too. You might even point them out — remind them of the fun toys they can play with, the yummy foods they eat, and their friends from daycare."
It can also help to prepare your child as much as possible before the baby arrives.
"To help your child adjust to their new daily life, plan ahead while you're pregnant. 'Bedtime routines inevitably are shortened when the new baby arrives,' says Edward R. Christophersen, Ph.D., a clinical child psychologist at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, in Kansas City, Missouri. 'So condense them ahead of time.' If your child is accustomed to one parent handling the morning routine, transition to the other parent doing it sometimes before the baby is born. If the baby will be sleeping in your older child's crib, get them a toddler bed months before the baby arrives (or get another crib). It's also important to avoid blaming the baby for any negative changes in the house — that's a recipe for resentment."
With any luck, before long your little ones will be playing together peacefully, just like these sisters!
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