Gift for sibling when second child is born

[pl'smama]

I was hoping to get some suggestions from everyone as to what may be a good gift idea for my DD (almost 6) for when her new sibling is born. I know that some people don't think a gift is needed, but I do. Any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated. My DD is very smart and very aware of the impending birth ( six weeks away) and I want her to feel a part of everything.

Thanks in advance, Suz

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

By all means, give your firstborn a gift! That is very nice and we gave our 6 year old son a gift when his brother was born. What about a book or video?

 

[Stacerita]

A big sister shirt or something that includes her as a part of the baby.

 

[Katy Belle]

My kids were younger than your DD, but we did gifts at each birth. When my 2nd child was born the newborn gave Big Brother a puzzel and Big Brother gave the newborn a rattle. When 3rd child was born both big brothers got books from the newborn and big brothers gave newborn a soft toy that rattles, crinkles, etc.

I think its a fun thing to do! DH also had a cake made that said "Congratulations Big Brother Jacob and Nathan!" and brought it to the hospital.

Congratulations on your growing family!
Katy

 

[All American]

I think it's a great idea for your 6-year-old to receive a gift! In fact, when a new sibing arrived at our house, the gift would be from the new baby. It was usually a toy, game, or stuffed animal. At 6, maybe a T-shirt with "I'm the big sister" would be cute or some kind of simple craft you two could do together during baby's naptime?

Congratulations on the new baby and larger family! I hope these last few weeks go quickly and smoothly.

P.S. Something I remember when I was little was that, when my mom came home from the hospital, she never carried the baby in. My dad carried the baby, that way we could hug her when we saw her. It was nice as a kid knowing that there was a new person, but our mom was still available. There were 8 kids in our family (God bless my mom), so this small moment happened alot and left an impression.

 

[Erin1700]

My DD was 6 when her brother was born! They are now 8 and almost 2! She wanted to name him Carlos so bad but we decided on Andrew but we call him Andy. "Like from Toy Story?" she said "Sure" we told her!
But she still loved the name Carlos! So when she came in to meet her brother (and she was the first one. my parents brought her to the hospital but we took her in first), the nurse also had a Cabbage Patch Kid wrapped in the same kind of blanket as her brother with a name bracelet that said "Carlos"
She was so excited and told us God wanted her to have a Carlos!
Also, we bought a new movie and a Cinderella necklace that were waiting for her from her new brother!

Just wait until you see how great it is for your DD to have a new baby! My DD LOVES her brother!

 

[CajunDixie]

MIL took DS to pick out a new toy on the way to the hospital to see his lil brother for the first time. This way he got special attention from MIL, got to pick what he wanted, and had something to do in the hospital.

 

[All American]

Erin1700,

That is a really cute story!

 

[pl'smama]

By all means, give your firstborn a gift! That is very nice and we gave our 6 year old son a gift when his brother was born. What about a book or video?

Thank you Sheree, I have been thinking of a book to. I did get her one when we first told her we were pregnant ( A Franklin book) and she asks to read this once in a while.

A big sister shirt or something that includes her as a part of the baby.

This is a great idea Stacerita! Thank you for the suggestion.

My kids were younger than your DD, but we did gifts at each birth. When my 2nd child was born the newborn gave Big Brother a puzzel and Big Brother gave the newborn a rattle. When 3rd child was born both big brothers got books from the newborn and big brothers gave newborn a soft toy that rattles, crinkles, etc.

I think its a fun thing to do! DH also had a cake made that said "Congratulations Big Brother Jacob and Nathan!" and brought it to the hospital.

Congratulations on your growing family!
Katy

Thank you Katy, we are really excited about this baby as it has been a long time coming. My DD has already said she wants to buy the baby a gift when it comes so that make it more important for the baby to have something for her. I love your cake idea to! We had planned to have cupcakes in my room as my DD's 6th birthday is two days later! More reasons to pay attention to her needs to.

I think it's a great idea for your 6-year-old to receive a gift! In fact, when a new sibing arrived at our house, the gift would be from the new baby. It was usually a toy, game, or stuffed animal. At 6, maybe a T-shirt with "I'm the big sister" would be cute or some kind of simple craft you two could do together during baby's naptime?

Congratulations on the new baby and larger family! I hope these last few weeks go quickly and smoothly.

P.S. Something I remember when I was little was that, when my mom came home from the hospital, she never carried the baby in. My dad carried the baby, that way we could hug her when we saw her. It was nice as a kid knowing that there was a new person, but our mom was still available. There were 8 kids in our family (God bless my mom), so this small moment happened alot and left an impression.

Thank you for the congrats and the ideas. Your last suggestion was mentioned to me by a friend and I had never realized just how significant this could be. I will definetly be having DH carry in the new babe!

My DD was 6 when her brother was born! They are now 8 and almost 2! She wanted to name him Carlos so bad but we decided on Andrew but we call him Andy. "Like from Toy Story?" she said "Sure" we told her!
But she still loved the name Carlos! So when she came in to meet her brother (and she was the first one. my parents brought her to the hospital but we took her in first), the nurse also had a Cabbage Patch Kid wrapped in the same kind of blanket as her brother with a name bracelet that said "Carlos"
She was so excited and told us God wanted her to have a Carlos!
Also, we bought a new movie and a Cinderella necklace that were waiting for her from her new brother!

Just wait until you see how great it is for your DD to have a new baby! My DD LOVES her brother!

Erin, this is the best story! It made me a bit teary ( but then again what doesn't these days!!). I have considered a doll many times and have not ruled anything out. Thank you for sharing this sweet story with us.

MIL took DS to pick out a new toy on the way to the hospital to see his lil brother for the first time. This way he got special attention from MIL, got to pick what he wanted, and had something to do in the hospital.

This is a good idea Dixie. My parents live far from us, but they are making a special trip down for the week the baby comes. My mom has offered to bring DD to the hospital, so a side trip to the mall may be in order! Thanks for the idea.


I appreciate the replys and the positiveness of each one. I have gotten grief on this from others, so your enthusiasm and kind words are nice to hear.

Suz

 

[*BTMRR*]

Congratulations!

This is not the most sentimental suggestion...but I was about that age when my little brother was born, way back when. My parents got my big brother and me an Atari 2600! We loved that thing and it helped keep us entertained when little bro was colicky. Maybe a Nintendo DS or something like that, if she doesn't already have one?
When each of my kids arrived, we bought new books for the older kid(s). We always said they were THEIR books and that maybe they would want to read them to/with the new baby someday. That always went over well. Can't go wrong with books!

 

[pl'smama]

Congratulations!

This is not the most sentimental suggestion...but I was about that age when my little brother was born, way back when. My parents got my big brother and me an Atari 2600! We loved that thing and it helped keep us entertained when little bro was colicky. Maybe a Nintendo DS or something like that, if she doesn't already have one?
When each of my kids arrived, we bought new books for the older kid(s). We always said they were THEIR books and that maybe they would want to read them to/with the new baby someday. That always went over well. Can't go wrong with books!

I love the Atari idea!! That is a riot. We have ( or rather my DH has) a Play Station and DD does not usually show interest in it, but she does like to play on the computer. I am thinking maybe something in the area of a game that would keep her entertained while I am feeding the new baby etc.. Thanks for the idea and the congrats! I appreciate it.

Suz

 

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

My suggestion is something NOT dealing specifically with the new sibling. Mostly because I was 4 when we 'got' (adopted) my brother and I resented all the 'baby talk'. I wasn't a brat about it but I would've loved like..something JUST for me.

Tho I did love the boy cabbage patch my uncle brought me sooo maybe I dunno what I'm talking about LOL

My son got a car. He was only 2 and didn't quite 'get' much of what was going on but he LOVED the car and it gave him something to do in the room.

For a 6 year old girl I'd be tempted to consider a really pretty necklace (if she's into that) and I also had thought DS because my almost 5 year old ADORES mine

 

[Cool-Beans]

When I bring a birthday or new baby gift for one kid, I always stop at the drug store and load up a bag of candy for the siblings who are four years and up. They flippin love it.

Under four years, I tailor it more to the kid.

 

[Barb D]

Why don't you take big sister to Build-a-Bear, and let her make a bear for the new baby? She can even record a message. "Abby loves you, little one!"

Then when the baby is born, give HER a Build-a-Bear "from the baby."

 

[pl'smama]

My suggestion is something NOT dealing specifically with the new sibling. Mostly because I was 4 when we 'got' (adopted) my brother and I resented all the 'baby talk'. I wasn't a brat about it but I would've loved like..something JUST for me.

Tho I did love the boy cabbage patch my uncle brought me sooo maybe I dunno what I'm talking about LOL

My son got a car. He was only 2 and didn't quite 'get' much of what was going on but he LOVED the car and it gave him something to do in the room.

For a 6 year old girl I'd be tempted to consider a really pretty necklace (if she's into that) and I also had thought DS because my almost 5 year old ADORES mine

Thank you for the honesty about resenting the all the baby talk. I have had several people (on another thread) tell me my child is spoiled if she "needs" a gift and this was really hurtful. Kids have so many complicated feelings every day all the time and this is one that has been sometimes bugging my DD and sometimes making her very happy. I just need to show her that she will always be special to. I really like your idea of something not specifically baby related. I have started to think of a music box or along that line. My DD loves my Disney figurines, so maybe one of her own would work. Thanks again.

When I bring a birthday or new baby gift for one kid, I always stop at the drug store and load up a bag of candy for the siblings who are four years and up. They flippin love it.

Under four years, I tailor it more to the kid.

I am the same way. Unless it is a birthday (and not this type of birth day!!) I always bring something for the older child. Candy works for most people I think, but especially kids! Thanks for replying.

Why don't you take big sister to Build-a-Bear, and let her make a bear for the new baby? She can even record a message. "Abby loves you, little one!"

Then when the baby is born, give HER a Build-a-Bear "from the baby."

My DD has talked about something to bring the baby and I really like this idea!! I can encourage her to do the voice message by telling her that the baby will recongize her from when he or she was still in my womb. I think that would make her happy. I also like the idea of the baby giving her one. That way she has her own. She mentioned to me more than once that she will share some of her toys, but not her special teddy! She is a bit scared I would make her give him up, but that will never happen. SO maybe one that she feels she can share with the baby if the chance every presented itself would be a good idea. Thank you for this. I appreciate it!


Suz

 

[MontanaZoo]

How about a disposable camera or a few and a scrapbook or even a slip in the page photo album/brag book. You could do something on the front for the new big sister and new little brother or sister and give the cameras to her and let her take pictures of the new baby (or mom and dad, or herself, or the cat, table leg - whatever). I know my friends little kids love the little plastic photo albums to flip through and look at their pictures.

 

[Missy1961]

I'm the 2nd oldest of 6, so I remember all the great presents I got when I got a new brother or sister. I'm glad to see other families do that stuff too. and as an aunt of 14, I always gave the older sibling a little gift from me, and lots of extra attention.

I can't add anything to the ideas, but I do hope everything goes well! Congrats.

 

[pl'smama]

How about a disposable camera or a few and a scrapbook or even a slip in the page photo album/brag book. You could do something on the front for the new big sister and new little brother or sister and give the cameras to her and let her take pictures of the new baby (or mom and dad, or herself, or the cat, table leg - whatever). I know my friends little kids love the little plastic photo albums to flip through and look at their pictures.

I love this idea!! Thank you so much. I am sure that DD would love to have a camera of her own to take whatever pictures she wants. Thank you, this is awesome and a book to put them in is great. I have a small photo album of her first six months or so that I used to carry around when she was small and she loves to look at it still. If I have the same for this child then DD can say I took this picture and this etc.. Great idea! Thank you!

I'm the 2nd oldest of 6, so I remember all the great presents I got when I got a new brother or sister. I'm glad to see other families do that stuff too. and as an aunt of 14, I always gave the older sibling a little gift from me, and lots of extra attention.

I can't add anything to the ideas, but I do hope everything goes well! Congrats.

Thank you so much for your kind words Missy. It helps to know that others think this is a great idea. I appreciate your reply.

Suz

 

[Grumpy's Gal]

a big sister tshirt

 

[ljhmom]

When I had my youngest he gave his two older brothers a gift bag with a new movie, a pair of pjs and a few small toys to play with since they were going to stay with the grandparents for a few days while we were in the hospital.