When a new baby arrives in a family, the attention naturally shifts.
There are new routines, new responsibilities, and countless moments centered around the newest member of the family.
For a young child like Mirabel Vance, becoming a big sister to baby Alec Neel Vance could mean experiencing a whole range of emotions at once.
But there is one simple activity that may bring Mirabel back to some of her happiest moments: looking at photos and videos of herself when she was younger.
Mirabel is the youngest of JD and Usha Vance’s three older children, alongside Ewan and Vivek. In July 2026, the family welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance. The Vances announced that both Usha and the baby were healthy and that the older children were excited to welcome their new sibling.
And while there is no reliable public source confirming that looking at childhood photos and videos is specifically Mirabel’s favorite hobby, the idea offers a surprisingly relatable glimpse into what can make a young child feel special.
Imagine sitting beside Mom and Dad and watching an old video of yourself as a tiny baby.
There is something comforting about hearing your own laugh, seeing your first steps, or remembering the moments when everyone’s attention was focused on you.
For a child adjusting to a new baby brother, those memories could be especially meaningful.
Instead of feeling like the baby has taken her place, looking through old family memories can remind Mirabel of something important: she is still the same beloved daughter and little girl she has always been.
Mirabel has previously appeared in family and campaign footage. In a 2022 campaign video featuring JD Vance, she was still a toddler, playfully interacting with her father and even reaching toward the microphone. The moment offered a rare glimpse of her personality and the affectionate relationship between father and daughter.
Years later, those old clips become more than just family videos.
They become little time capsules.
A toddler who once made everyone laugh can suddenly see herself as a big sister. She can watch how much she has grown, remember the attention and affection she received, and perhaps feel proud of the new role she now has in the family.
That may be one of the sweetest ways parents can help an older child adjust after welcoming a new sibling: not by constantly telling them that they are loved, but by showing them the memories that prove it.