Sibling Acceptance of the Newborn: Tips for Parents

What instruction should the nurse include in the teaching to facilitate sibling acceptance of the newborn?

The nurse should include the instruction to include older siblings in newborn care activities.

When teaching parents about facilitating sibling acceptance of the newborn, the nurse should include the instruction to include older siblings in newborn care activities. This allows the older siblings to feel involved and important in the care of the newborn, which can help foster a positive relationship and reduce feelings of jealousy. Encouraging older siblings to change diapers regularly and allowing them to feed the newborn can also be beneficial in promoting sibling acceptance and bonding.