We've all seen plenty of sweet older-sibling-meets-new-baby videos, but every so often, one comes along that completely wrecks us—in the best way possible.
Brace yourselves, because this one is a definite tearjerker.
In a heartwarming TikTok video shared by @brianaarielle89, a little boy dressed in a dinosaur costume walks into a hospital room, eagerly searching for his baby brother. “Mommy, where is Hudson?” he asks.
As he's guided over to the newborn’s cot, he initially walks right past it—then suddenly stops, turns around, and locks eyes with his baby brother for the first time.
A voice gently asks, “What do you think?” And that’s when the floodgates open.
“Hudsooooon!” he sobs. “Hiiii!” His voice is filled with pure, overwhelming love, and then he lets out the sweetest declaration of lifelong friendship.
It’s impossible not to tear up. This is love in its rawest form.
And if you thought that was enough to melt your heart, there’s a part two.
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“I'm happy crying, okay?” the little boy says. Buddy, so is everyone else.
Of course, not all older siblings have such a joyful reaction to a new baby. Some kids are less thrilled, reacting with jealousy, frustration, or even outright rejection of their new sibling. It’s completely normal for young children to struggle with the transition, sometimes demanding extra attention or even regressing in certain behaviors, like potty training.
For parents whose kids weren’t immediately smitten with their new baby sibling, don’t worry—it takes time to adjust. Dr. Hindie M. Klein suggests using phrases like “our baby” to help foster connection, letting the older sibling help with small tasks, and ensuring they still get plenty of one-on-one time with their parents.
Even baby Hudson and his emotional big brother will have their share of sibling spats in the years to come. But for now, this touching first meeting is proof that their bond is already something truly special.