Moms that have a DC already

sapphirebride06

Will you be giving your older child a present from the new baby/sibling?  I want to do this but not sure what to get.  My son will be a little over 3 1/2 when the baby is born and I want to get something but not sure what.  He loves puzzles right now, and has a Leapster Jr. and I thought about either a game, or a puzzle or something but should it be something more sentimental but still fun?  Was just curious what others were thinking of doing.  Thanks!

Gem17

What about one of those personalized big sibling books? Check out frecklebox.com. They also have personalized puzzles. I would go more sentimental but that's just me.

momyof22b

My DD will be just 1 and we are planning on giving her a baby doll so she can take care of her baby when I take care of the baby.

sapphirebride06

I love the idea of a personalized puzzle!  I want DS to paint a picture for the sibling when we know whether it is a boy/girl so we can frame it b/c he loves to fingerpaint so a personalized puzzle we could frame would be a great memento!  Thanks so much!

cathom7

My DS will be 3 1/2, too!!!  ;0)  We are Definitely getting DS a gift from new baby;0)  I want to get him something special from baby, but I have NO idea what.  It'll be right after Christmas, so we'll prob decide then- pick something he Really wants and maybe didn't get(ya, rightLOL).  I am going to let him pick something to give baby himself with little help.  I remember the doll I got when I was 3 and my sis was born, so I know it's a big deal...  I would like to do sentimental, but he'd prob think it was Lame!  LOL 

ClaireBear90

This is going to sound silly, but when my younger sister was born the thing I remember most vividly is that some friend of the family gave us pretzel rods. When I was born, someone gave my family some helium balloons and I know those were a big hit with my older sister. I'd definitely go with something fun and it doesn't even need to be something that will last, unless that's important to you.  

Not sure if your little guy likes to give presents, but I know a mom who recently had her second son and her firstborn was THRILLED to give the baby gifts! So you might want to keep that in mind too.  

EllasMommy2010

I do plan on getting her something, I'm just not sure what yet.  She will turn 2 a few weeks before my due date, so we may wait and see what she gets for her birthday and then go from there.

balihaigirl

Yes but not sure what yet.  I'll have to see what DS is into at the time.

anardi

We think we might get him a goldfish. I know sounds a little strange but we want him to feel like he has something new to take care of, plus he is obsessed with goldfish.

sapphirebride06

I will def. have my DS give the baby something too - I'm thinking a nice blanket since it will be February maybe.  And my son LOVES balloons so I can get a Big Brother balloon and the puzzle and he would be a happy camper probably.  Thanks for the ideas!!!

Angiee930

DDs birthday is Sept 30th so she will be getting tons of gifts, maybe for christmas we will get her a special big sister gift then since it will be close to my due date.

hillbillysunshine

Yep...but no clue what yet.  She'll be 20 months old so it's hard to think of stuff.

kms34

We will but I'm not sure what to get him either.  He'll be 2.5.  We'll be getting him a doll for Cmas so he can take care of his own baby.  He'll also be getting a Tag Jr. for Cmas so maybe another book if he's really into it.  I think something he can do on his own will be good.

KALP83

I think I will need to come out w/ an awesome gift.  #2 is due on #1's 3rd B-Day

mommybrynn

I think I am in the minority, butI am not-- DD won't be 2 quite yet, so she is too young to understand, but I wouldn't anyway.  I don't see why it is necessary.  It is not her birthday, not Christmas, and the "gift" in my eyes is that she gets to meet her new little brother or sister.

sapphirebride06

mommybrynn:

I think I am in the minority, butI am not-- DD won't be 2 quite yet, so she is too young to understand, but I wouldn't anyway.  I don't see why it is necessary.  It is not her birthday, not Christmas, and the "gift" in my eyes is that she gets to meet her new little brother or sister.

I think it's a good idea because my son is old enough to understand and is excited and we have talked about changes, etc. and how he will be a big boy and can help, etc. so he is already aware of changes that will take place and we are going to make this a smooth transition as much as possible but I also think it would be a great way to make it a positive experience if the baby gets him something - he is too young to understand it isn't from the baby, but if it helps forge a more positive outlook then I don't see what it could hurt by any means. 

mommybrynn

sapphirebride06:

mommybrynn:

I think I am in the minority, butI am not-- DD won't be 2 quite yet, so she is too young to understand, but I wouldn't anyway.  I don't see why it is necessary.  It is not her birthday, not Christmas, and the "gift" in my eyes is that she gets to meet her new little brother or sister.

I think it's a good idea because my son is old enough to understand and is excited and we have talked about changes, etc. and how he will be a big boy and can help, etc. so he is already aware of changes that will take place and we are going to make this a smooth transition as much as possible but I also think it would be a great way to make it a positive experience if the baby gets him something - he is too young to understand it isn't from the baby, but if it helps forge a more positive outlook then I don't see what it could hurt by any means. 

 

It definitely won't hurt a thing!  I am sure he will love it, and like you said, anything that makes the experience more positive for him is a plus! 

DrBeepersWife

I don't know yet.  Right now she doesn't really understang getting/giving gifts so if we did do something it would be for our benefit.  I will have to see how she is closer to my edd.

talentedmomma

Definetly getting my DS something from his new sibling, he will be 3 1/2 at the time too. A friend did this with her daughter when her baby boy was born, and the little girl still tells everyone that her brother brought her this bear when he was born.

I like the fish idea, will have to see what my husband thinks of that. My first thought was a bridge or building for his Thomas the train set, since he is obsessed with it.