My older two (6&8) are usually quick to help out DD2 (3). DS is great at making her laugh, and DD1 fancies herself a mini mommy. That being said, if they are into something they might just ignore her if it is a whiny cry as opposed to an all out cry. I often do the same. I would have had a similar answer when the kids were all younger as well.
Post by Onetwothree on Mar 14, 2015 8:44:29 GMT -5
It depends on her mood. Story is 3 years, Fable is 7 months. Sometimes she'll come and tell me Fable is crying. Sometimes she'll whine that Fable is being too loud. Sometimes she'll run and grab a pacifier and try to put it in her mouth.
Post by wildfloweragain on Mar 14, 2015 8:48:53 GMT -5
We have 3, and they are all different. Oldest (now 10) does and would always tell us first. Not a quick decision maker. Middle (8) would problem solve (get paci, sing to her, etc.) Youngest is now 4 so they still operate that way but they try to talk her down but don't always let her get her own way.
Post by statlerwaldorf on Mar 14, 2015 9:00:59 GMT -5
DS is 8 months and DD is almost 6. She will usually sing to him, play with him, or give him a pacifier. She will get me if he gets hurt. Sometimes she climbs in his crib and thinks I don't know.
DD, almost 7, troubleshoots when DS, 7 months, is crying. Is there a toy he wants that's out of reach?she'll bring it to him. Is he reaching for something he shouldn't (usually one of DD's toys)? She'll try to distract him or pick him up and move him.
If we know that he's crying because he needs me- tired, hungry, whatever- but I'm doing something and can't go to him right away, then she'll sing to him or dance for him or do something silly to try to cheer him up.
It's almost like having another adult around. I love it.
Post by SpartanGirl on Mar 14, 2015 10:02:24 GMT -5
Depends on the mood. Either walk away, tell them to be quiet, or actually attempt to help.
My oldest is 9, my youngest is almost 4.
When they were younger, my DS (second oldest) would always try to put the pacifier back in the baby's mouth. He was always concerned when they were crying. DD1 cared when DS cried, but got over that instinct when we kept bringing babies home.
DS1 (4) will usually offer a paci first and if that doesn't work he will yell "baby's crying!" Really loudly. So from the bathroom I can hear wailing and yelling too, ha.
Post by moopoint17 on Mar 14, 2015 10:20:55 GMT -5
Depends. If ds1 did something to make him cry, he'll run away. If not, he'll try to comfort him (pat his back, give him a toy) and if that doesn't work, he'll run away.
Post by speckledfrog on Mar 14, 2015 11:09:11 GMT -5
Ignore him or start yelling "Stop! I don't like crying!" (super helpful) On very rare occassions he will try to comfort him. 3 years and 10 months old.
Post by fortmyersbride on Mar 14, 2015 12:20:52 GMT -5
DS is 6, DD1 is 3, DD2 is 2.5 mos. DS and DD1 will replace DD2's pacifier, entertain her, and adjust her swing. They both really wish they could feed her. DS will help DD1 get snacks, toys, turn on a TV show, etc.
Depends. Usually ignore it or say, "Mom why is DS crying?" Sometimes she'll also say things like "Nap time!" "I think he's hungry!" "Maybe he stinks! (lol)"
Once in awhile it gets to her (DS is in a constantly whining phase due to be sick.) and she'll say "Make Buddy stop! I'm going in my room." Then she'll cover her ears. Ha.
Post by Queen Mamadala on Mar 14, 2015 13:37:39 GMT -5
My older kids are 10, 8 and 5, and when LO, 3.5 months old, is crying they usually try to comfort and talk to her. Ds likes to rub her head when she's fussy or cries.
Now, if my 5 year old is whining or upset, it depends on why he's crying. If he was bugging his sisters then they usually ignore or get after him. If he's hurt then they'll help him or come to me.