Scarlett Moffatt has revealed her concern that her three-year-old son Jude might feel left out when she gives birth to her second child with partner Scott Dobinson. The former Gogglebox star, 35, who is already a mother to Jude, opened up about her worries in an exclusive interview with the Mirror.
Scarlett's Worries About Jude's Reaction
Scarlett admitted that while she adores Jude's loving nature, she fears he might not understand that the new baby is here to stay. "One thing I just love about Jude is how loving he is. But I do have a feeling that at some point he’s going to ask, ‘When is the baby going back?’" she said. "How do you explain to a little toddler that this new baby is going to be sticking around? I just have to make sure he doesn’t feel left out. I’m watching a lot of TikToks on how to stop him from feeling like that."
Support Network and Family Dynamics
Scarlett is fortunate to have a strong support network, including her partner Scott Dobinson and her parents, Betty and Mark. She noted that her parents are thrilled to have grandsons, as they had two daughters themselves. "Oh my God, it’s so lovely for them. Mam and Dad had two girls, so for them having boys is great. Dad’s already so excited to take them to the football," she said. She also praised Scott's parents, adding, "And Scott’s mum and dad are amazing too. I see where he gets his loveliness from."
Embracing the Chaos of Boys
Scarlett believes she was born to be a boy mum, embracing the spontaneity and rough-and-tumble that comes with raising sons. "I like the spontaneity of boys. That feeling of, is he gonna jump off this slide? I think I’m made for that type of danger," she said. She contrasted this with her friends' experiences with daughters, saying, "My friends have little girls and they’re so cute, having their little tea parties and stuff and I’m all for that… but I love the rough and tumble boys bring."
Previous Pregnancy Challenges
Scarlett gave birth to Jude at 35 weeks in 2023, which led to him being admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Earlier this month, she discussed this difficult experience on the CBeebies Parenting Helpline podcast. She recalled a conversation with her friend Emma, who admitted she didn't know how to best support Scarlett during that time. "She didn't know what the best thing she could say was," Scarlett said. "She didn't know how to support us the best way."
Scarlett's candid reflections highlight the emotional challenges of expanding a family while ensuring her firstborn feels secure and loved.
