Introducing a new sibling to a toddler can be challenging. If the toddler has been an “only” child, they may struggle with sharing their mom. Most parents break the news over time, but that doesn’t always work. She seemed to be looking forward to being a big sister. When the big day arrived, the sibling introduction didn’t exactly go smoothly. The video caption reads: “She’d been so excited to meet her baby brother-talked to my belly every day, helped me get everything ready.” No matter how ready you think they are, they aren’t. Entering the room, the curious toddler slowly walked toward her mom. She held the baby up so she could see him, and Mom said, “It’s your brother.” The other adult female (Grandma, maybe) lifted the toddler onto the bed, facing her mom and new brother. While Mom was holding the toddler’s hand, the big sister said, “Da da.” Image from YouTube. A huge frown appeared on the girl’s face, and she was puckering up for big tears. She dramatically flopped face-first into the comforter on the bed. Mom reached out to comfort her, not quite understanding the problem. At that point, the wailing began, muffled by the comforter. Mom asked the toddler if she wanted to see the sweet baby, and she sobbed, “No.” More wailing. The toddler was completely inconsolable. The sibling introduction was not successful. We’re uncertain why the toddler had that reaction, but it could have been a number of things. Needing a nap, missing Mommy, or simply needing a hug, and Mommy’s arms were full holding the new baby. Whatever the reasoning, there is plenty of time to try again when the toddler is in a more receptive mood. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “When The Sibling Introduction Didn’t Go Quite As We’d Hoped…” appeared first on InspireMore.