To further ease his fears, the parents decided to involve their son in caring for the baby during the daytime. This way, he could feel a sense of responsibility and know he was helping keep his brother safe. They also set up a simple nightlight in his room, hoping it would calm his dreams and provide a comforting glow should he wake up feeling scared.

Over the ensuing days, the parents noticed a gradual change. The boy’s early morning ritual of taking his brother from the crib began to fade, replaced by new routines of playing and laughing together once the sun was up. The anxious aura around their eldest son lifted, replaced by a newfound bond between the siblings that was grounded in love, not fear.