Can jealousy be worked on in advance?

Topi-Jan

I'm usually a lurker (and haven't been on this board in a while), but I'm wondering if anyone has some advice to help me with DS2.

My boys are 15 months apart (currently 17 months and 2 yrs 9 months).  When DS2 came home DS1 immediately got used to the fact that I was nursing, baby was around, etc.  He had some transition issues sharing grandparents, aunts/uncles, etc, but nothing too terrible.  He goes through his phases, and tends to be more of a daddy's boy as a general rule, but he didn't have major issues sharing daddy with his brother.

I am pregnant with #3.  DS2 will be 23 months when baby is born.  He's generally been more of a mommy's boy.  While he's fine most of the time, for the last week or two he's been really jealous of little things like DH hugging/kissing me or seeing me carry his brother.  

I'm worried about jealousy issues when baby gets here.  He'll be older than his brother was and more aware of things.  Any ideas of what I can do to minimize either future jealousy or the sudden current jealousy? 

Topi-Jan

I jumped on and posted this before reading any other posts or post titles!  It looks like jealousy may the the topic of the weekend.  Sorry for asking what may be a repetitive question!!  TIA for any tips you might have!

etude de la vie

I got a boy baby doll and was putting it in the swing before hand, car seat, high chair.... 

It helped teach DD not to push the swing when baby was in there or rock the carseat or throw toys into either before DS was here. Also had baby doll sleep in the basinet and we would tell her "shh baby sleeping" She would also say "all done" because she would want to be in bouncy chair and we would say "no its brother's turn" with the doll and it helped a lot

Overall jealousy wasn't an issue I had more issues with her wanting to push the swing or try to figure out the buckle when he was in the swing or carseat.