Jealous baby ?

LegacyUser

We have a beautiful little 11 week old boy at home. Hes a very happy baby and always smiling.

Last weekend my OH friend and 2 year old came to stay with us for a week. The 2 year old is very energetic and runs around alot making lots of noise.

Since they arrived our little boy is not eating and crying alot, he is just sitting there staring into space.

Is it possible for a young baby to be jealous or intimidated by another baby ?

3DataModem

veryhappydad wrote: »

Is it possible for a young baby to be jealous or intimidated by another baby ?

Yes... infants are affected by the people around them, and can (in my experience) react in different ways.

ThePiedPiper

It's perfectly normal for them to be affected. Anytime we've socialised with other friends with babies, our little girl and the other baby both get jealous when they see their mammy or daddy giving lots of attention to another baby.

Babies also love routine and I'm sure having an energetic child running around upsets your kid's routine a little. I wouldn't be overly concerned.

Enjoy the week.

LegacyUser

So its normal ? ok thanks

OH just sent me an sms, the 2 year slapped our boy in the face this morning

And his mother didnt do anything. My OH is too quiet to say anything but our little boy has been crying all morning.

Am I over reacting to have a word with 2 year olds mother tonight ?

Das Kitty

Jealousy isn't the right word. He's 11 weeks old, any change in his routine and surroundings is going to have him out of sorts.

As a matter of interest how doesthe two year old act towards him? I know our little man gets overwhelmed when our friends' two year old is around as she's boisterous and is very into interacting with him.

Nevyn

Hang on, the two year old slapted the infant in the face and was not reprimanded?
I think you need to have a serious chat with the 2 year old's parents and possibly ask then to leave the house.

LegacyUser

I was just talking with OH. Shes very upset as our boy is very nervous this morning.

I will talk to the 2 year olds mother tonight as she is letting her boy run riot in our house.

They arrived on Saturday but already I have a list of things this boy as done from slapping our boy to leaving his dirty nappy under the sofa stinking the room out.

My OH doesnt want me to come over too strong with the mother as they travellled 10 hours on a plane to see us but I cannot let this go on for a week.

I have asked my OH not to let the 2 year old out of her sight and not to leave him alone with our little boy.

thanks !

Das Kitty

The child's mother needs a talking to, your poor little boy has no defence. To be honest if that happened to my child and there was no reaction from the parent I'd reprimand the child myself.

Sounds like the 2 year old is jealous not your son.