If you have a toddler... Gift from baby?

Kingston54 · December 2012

Are you doing something like this? A gift from the baby? Or a gift from you to your toddler?

If so, what are you getting?

Thanks for sharing ideas... I'm not sure what to do in this situation!

The baby is due shortly after Christmas and DS's 3rd birthday so he will have been receiving lots of presents prior.

Lovemyflightmedic18 · December 2012

I have 2 DD's and a DS due in 13 days. I am getting my 7 yrold a couple books she has been asking for and some new pjs. I'm getting my 4 yr old some new twist able crayons and 2 new coloring books and pjs. I got them new pjs because they will be staying with their great grandmother for at least one night.

I will probably write some kind of card from the baby to them. The more involved they are the better.

tamarar5 · December 2012

My DD is 6, has been having a really hard time dealing with all the attention that the baby is getting. She has been an only child until now. I was planning to get her a special little token, some thing about being a Big Sister, and giving it to her when she first comes to see the baby in the hospital.

ehicks · December 2012

I'm in the same situation as you, DDs bday is a week before baby is due so she will be on present overload! But I want to get her a gift from Baby.

Our plan was that she could go too the hospital gift shop and get the baby something. But there will be a little gift for her too that the baby got special for her. She's super into jewelry so I thought a little jewelry box and special necklace. We got her an angel last year for xmas and she loves it. Maybe a charm that says "big sister."

So maybe you can get something extra special that isn't a toy?

DANNI21 · December 2012

I have a son who will be turning 2 a couple weeks after this baby is born. We got him a present from my husband, myself, and the baby. I put together a Grinch stuffed animal and the Grinch Stole Christmas book along with some snacks and candy. Just a little something so he feels special. Also the candy and snacks will be a nice distraction at the hospital so my parents can meet the new baby without him getting bored.

Amaryllis619 · December 2012

yes, we are having the baby "give" DD1 a no-tie blanket. DD1 loves fleece and needs a new one for daycare, so two birds. it's also DD1's birthday a month after Christmas, so I didn't want to give more "gifts" plus I think she'll enjoy this more.

GL

NicoleWI · December 2012

I have a hard time with the "gift from the baby" concept, b/c I just think it's weird to tell a kid that the "baby" (who we are also talking about being helpless) got something. I realize it's picky of me but I just feel weird about it.

Last time I did it sort-of awkwardly, and DD was almost 2 and really too young to care at all. This time I'm just bringing something small and saying it's a special "big sister" gift. I'll bring something for DS, too, but really he's too young to care this time. What WAS nice was having a distraction/something special to do in the hospital. I also asked my mom to bring a small gift for the bigger kids.

It's good to have something that they can play with while in the hospital sitting around while the grown-ups are talking. I'm thinking markers and a coloring book for DS and a Melissa & Doug magnet doll and maybe sticker book for DD.

AMY081410 · December 2012

Yes, we just did this today for DD1 (DD2 was born yesterday). We got a table top activity easel that has a whiteboard, coloring book, stickers, etc. it was perfect because it was something exciting for DD1 and it gave her something to do while here.

holly321 · December 2012

We are taking our pediatricians advice and buying DD a baby doll that comes with a lot of things to do for it. I never thought of saying it was from the baby, which we probably will.

edilo · December 2012

We got DS a stuffed mickey mouse (he's really into Mickey Mouse Club House at the moment) that the baby will give him when he comes to visit us in the hospital. He also picked out a small gift for the baby for x-mas.

On a side note, we got him a baby doll a few months ago to help prepare him for having a baby at home, and he sort of gets it. DH and I carry it around a lot and show DS how to be gentle and give her soft kisses, etc.

IncogNeato · December 2012

I was going to do more of a "big sister party." Nothing big, just a little cupcake or treat in the hospital, and maybe a dollar store crown that I'll call her "big sister crown." Just something silly that makes it seem like we're celebrating her becoming a big sister, rather than just celebrating the new baby.

LSU628 · December 2012

DH and I also agree that a present from the baby is kind of odd, so we're doing a big sister present. I got her a present about being a big sister and new soccer ball. I figure DH will be spending a lot of time outside with her while I try to nurse get DS to sleep. DD is also very concerned that her new brother gets a cake on his birthday, so I'll have someone bring some cupcakes to the room so DD can sing happy birthday to her brother and have a special treat.

mom2b22013 · December 2012

When we originally asked DS (who will be 3 in april) if he wanted a sister or brother he kept saying a big tractor. So I am planning on giving him a tractor from all of us when his sister arrives.

LadyNikon · December 2012

I haven't brought DD anything. I don't believe in giving gifts just because the babies are entering the home. When the grandparents brought gifts over they would bring her one gift. Grandma brought over 3 cars and let her choose a car and the other cars went to the boys. During the baby shower she didn't get a gift because we taught her that it was a party for the twins much like her birthday parties.

I do want to get her a I'm a big sister shirt. We have put her into every aspect of the boys arrival that she was soooo happy to see them when they arrived.

lightgetsin · December 2012

Ladynikon:
I haven't brought DD anything. I don't believe in giving gifts just because the babies are entering the home. When the grandparents brought gifts over they would bring her one gift. Grandma brought over 3 cars and let her choose a car and the other cars went to the boys. During the baby shower she didn't get a gift because we taught her that it was a party for the twins much like her birthday parties.
I do want to get her a I'm a big sister shirt. We have put her into every aspect of the boys arrival that she was soooo happy to see them when they arrived.

This. I think it is a strange tradition that probably originated on the bump.

KatieKim0815 · December 2012

DS1 picked out a Jellycat brand Giraffe for DS2 and DS2 is giving him two Eric Carle books - he loves teh Hungry Caterpillar!

Mrs.DeliaMarieP · December 2012

I am, but I haven't decided what yet. Unfortunately it is 2 days after Christmas (my RCS), and so I would like to find something good, but he will have just been showered with TONS of stuff a couple days before.

I am going to put it to him, that it is his present for becoming a Big Brother. I am thinking maybe something as simple as a game for the LeapPad he is getting for Christmas, though I would like something more meaningful. But, at the same time, how meaningful is anything to a 3 year old, really?

I also am having him get a gift for the baby, as well. We went the other day to pick out a piggy bank for him to give to her for her birthday.

newly_naugler · December 2012

I just have a little gift bag for him that includes a toy truck, a big brother bear and a Barney DVD. We're due right before Christmas, so I didn't want to get him too much. Those a just a few of his favorite things that I thought may occupy his attention during the hospital visit.

skychick312 · December 2012

We are planning on doing this. DD will bring DS something at the hospital maybe a stuffed animal. We will give a big sister bag to DD while at the hospital (for entertainment), crayons, stickers, coloring book, etc. When we get home from the hospital DS will give DD a present. DS got an owl pillow during the baby shower which DD loves, so we got a girly one for her.

LoveActually4 · December 2012

Nope, DS1's bday is dec 29th. With Christmas, etc. I think it's too much.

nanabanana06 · December 2012

We are thinking of getting an Ergo baby doll carrier and a new baby doll for DD. This way she can be like Mommy.

bearkatjen · December 2012

I'm thinking about making a big brother t-shirt, or letting DS help make one. Then he would get to wear it the day he comes to the hospital to see me and the baby.

LovinTim912 · December 2012

Getting some Matchbox cars for DS (those are currently his obsession- especially Mini Coopers & garbage trucks), so I'm going to get him a few of each from his new sister. I plan on packing it when I go to the hospital so we can present it to him when he comes to meet her for the first time too.

The pajamas are a good idea too, especially since he will be staying with my sister and my mom for at least one or two nights.

mistresscox · December 2012

IncogNeato:
I was going to do more of a "big sister party." Nothing big, just a little cupcake or treat in the hospital, and maybe a dollar store crown that I'll call her "big sister crown." Just something silly that makes it seem like we're celebrating her becoming a big sister, rather than just celebrating the new baby.

I think this is a great idea! I think DD would really get into that actually, plus adding in about it being baby's birthday (like the post below that one mentioned) would be pretty cute. DD is so excited to be a big sister that just seeing the baby might be enough. I can't decide.

I'm thinking I might wait a month and then do something special (like a mommy daughter date) to reward her for being such a good big sister. That way I can talk to her about all the wonderful things she's doing (I know it won't all be good times, but I will focus on the good for the date) and hopefully encourage that behavior to continue.

HappyMama30 · December 2012

We didn't get DD a toy "from" DS, but we did get her a Cabbage Patch doll before he arrived, so she'd have her own "baby." I also am getting her a new baby this time around that comes with a little carrier, but it is for Christmas.

I think it goes along the same lines of gifts for the L&D nurses: nice if you want to, but fine if you don't want to.

thehauffamily · December 2012

We have a 3 year old little girl and we have a 6 year old little boy. It's not a gift from their sister it's a gift from us. They get it before we go into the OR so they have it in the waiting room to occupy them while waiting on me

In their bags there is:

rescue bot/polly pocket
squikies (think is how it's spelled)
big brother/big sister shirt
knitted sock cap
puzzles
baggie of quarters for vending machines
new DVD for their DVD players

I'm sure we'll add a few more things like a bag of crayons and coloring books and we'll take along their dvd players and ds's. But their bag is from us. Have fun!

With my first we made him a treasure box. I decorated a shoe box to look like a treasure box and we kept it at the hospital so when he came to visit it was there It had cars, coloring books, toys, dvd's, etc. It kept him busy forever

Mrs.Syntax · December 2012

tmsgrl:
Ladynikon:
I haven't brought DD anything. I don't believe in giving gifts just because the babies are entering the home. When the grandparents brought gifts over they would bring her one gift. Grandma brought over 3 cars and let her choose a car and the other cars went to the boys. During the baby shower she didn't get a gift because we taught her that it was a party for the twins much like her birthday parties.
I do want to get her a I'm a big sister shirt. We have put her into every aspect of the boys arrival that she was soooo happy to see them when they arrived.
This. I think it is a strange tradition that probably originated on the bump.

Hm, DH and I decided to get DD a "big sister" present on our own, I don't think I've ever read anything about it on The Bump.

Anyway, we're getting her a Kidizoom digital camera. We figured we'd have our camera out a lot so she could participate and take her own pictures.

Mrs.Syntax · December 2012

mistresscox:
I'm thinking I might wait a month and then do something special (like a mommy daughter date) to reward her for being such a good big sister. That way I can talk to her about all the wonderful things she's doing (I know it won't all be good times, but I will focus on the good for the date) and hopefully encourage that behavior to continue.

Great idea! I should definitely plan something like this.

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