Welcoming a new arrival into the family can be both nerve-wracking and exciting—as demonstrated by one toddler in a viral TikTok video.
On April 18, a clip captured Theodore Diglio meeting his newborn sister, Esmé, for the very first time. However, the moment didn’t exactly go to plan. Theodore is left speechless as he stares at Esmé cradled in their mom Victoria’s arms.
While Victoria (@victoriaadiglio) can’t help but laugh at the situation, Theodore is clearly not amused, seriously eyeing his sister—leaving viewers to wonder what could be going through his mind.
The comical clip, captioned, “Not the introduction I was expecting,” has gathered 3.2 million views.
Newsweek is waiting for Victoria to provide a comment.
First Impressions of Siblinghood
Almost half of Americans believe two children is the ideal family size, according to Gallup research. However, first-borns—like Theodore—may initially disagree with the idea of expanding the family.
The text layered over the video reads: “He met his baby sister for the first time and isn’t having it,” earning nearly 298,000 likes.
Fortunately, it isn’t all doom and gloom. In a follow-up clip posted five days later, Theodore appears to have warmed up to his little sister.
The video shows him sweetly letting Esmé rest on his lap and gently kissing her forehead—a touching sign that their sibling bond is already growing.
How to Prepare a Toddler for a New Sibling
The Child Mind Institute, based in New York, offers expert advice on how to prepare an older child for a new arrival:
- Prepare them for the reality that babies cry and require constant care.
- Prioritize special one-on-one time with your child to maintain your bond.
- Involve them by letting them choose toys or help decorate the nursery.
- Explain that you’ll be going to the hospital—and reassure them you’ll return home with the baby.
- Include them in the baby’s daily routines, such as diaper changes, bath time, or fetching supplies, to help them feel important.
TikTok Reacts
Many users couldn’t help but compare Theodore to a working man—likely due to his thick, neatly combed hair, his “big bro” knitted sweater layered over a collared shirt, and his jeans.
One popular comment joked: “He took work off for this,” earning over 91,000 likes.
Another teased: “You interrupted his golf game to tell him this?!”
A third chimed in: “Lil bro realized he has to share the inheritance now.”
And a fourth commenter humorously observed: “Looked at mom thinking ‘total betrayal,’ then side-eyed dad like ‘this is your fault too.'”
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