It is a known fact that new mum Kareena Kapoor Khan gets along famously with hubby Saif Ali Khan's two kids Sara, 23, and Ibrahim Ali Khan, 15. In fact, the three are quite fond of each other and spend considerable time in each other's company.
Take for instance, the recent Christmas party organised by the Nawab and his Begum at their plush Mumbai residence. Among the many invitees were the two charming kids who happily posed with their parents and stepmum.
In an interview to Filmfare, Kareena spoke highly of Sara and Ibrahim and revealed, "We’re like best friends. Saif refuses to come out with us. She’s (Sara) my bar hopping partner. I enjoy my equation with her. They are the most well brought up children.”
The two kids even visited Kareena and baby Taimur at the hospital, soon after his delivery.
So no points for guessing how well they will along with their half-brother, the adorable, baby Taimur.
New baby in the house
If reports are to be believed, the two were "very excited" about the prospect of becoming elder siblings and are quite happy with the arrival of a baby brother.
As per a report in Mid-Day, the two are 'aww'ing over mini Nawab and are even singing lullabies and volunteering for diaper duties. Yes, you read that right.
It seems that the two are taking their role as new elder siblings quite seriously and are ready to give in their time and effort to help entertain the new bundle of joy in the house. It won't be long before we see the three giving us some serious sibling goals.
This has mostly got to do with the close bond they share with their father and Kareena and it is something even their mum Amrita has spoken about many times, and with the addition of some interesting details.
Continue reading to see what mum Amrita Singh has to say about her kids being friends with her ex-husband's current wife, Kareena.
Amrita speaks about her kids and Kareena
The kids were quite recently spotted at their father's home to celebrate Kareena's birthday and while everybody was keen to get a glimpse of the parents-to-be at the time, it was Sara Ali Khan who stole the show with her rock chic outfit!
And while many thought that her constant appearance with Kareena irked her mum, Amrita spoke about the relation to set the record straight, once and for all.
"I have a problem with the way my daughter dresses? And I resent Sara’s rapport with Kareena? Absolutely untrue! I don’t have any problem with Sara and Kareena’s equation at all," she said adding that it was she who put together her daughter's attire that night.
"I totally approved of Sara’s attire for Kareena’s party. I’m being hauled over the coals for disapproving of Sara’s outfit for the party. Let me tell you, I was the one who put together the entire wardrobe for my daughter that evening. I also dressed up both my kids, Sara and Ibrahim, for Saif’s wedding with Kareena,” she added.
It is this camaraderie that even Singh approved of and encourages that has helped Sara and Ibrahim come close to Kareena and why they will probably be great elder siblings to baby Taimur as well.
But this is not an uncommon occurring. In order for an elder sibling to gel with a new baby in the house, parents have to create a friendly environment and let the elder sibling in on major decisions related to the baby.
3 ways to help elder sibling adjust to a new baby
- Open communication: If your elder child is older than 8 years and you are about to have a baby, you must have an open discussion with him about the baby and how he/she will become an elder sibling. Chances are he/she will understand your situation and get quite excited, but be ready to face a grumpy child if he loves being the center of attention.
- Involve the elder sibling: Your elder child may not be mature enough to make independent decisions, but you can always involve him in decisions for your baby. For instance, the kind of clothes, decoration of the nursery or simply helping you out with the baby.
- Ask him for help: Even if your elder child has taken the news of a new sibling well, he/she will still take time to get to know the little baby. So give them that chance by letting them spend some along time with your baby. You can do this by asking your eldest to baby sit, albeit for a little while or help you take the baby out for a walk.
Read: How to defuse sibling rivalry and feuds between your kids
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