For parents who have experienced the devastating loss of a child, language can matter deeply. Certain words help express grief, remembrance, and hope in ways that feel human when everything else feels unbearable. One such term is “rainbow baby.”

The loss of a child affects the entire family, and siblings often experience a unique and profound grief when they lose a brother or sister. Each sibling’s grief journey will be deeply personal, shaped by their age, personality, and relationship with their brother.