STM--gifts for other children

nebraska84 · January 2014

My son will be 2 when LO comes (hopefully not on the same day, I am due the 8th, he turns 2 on feb 12). I was wondering you are doing for your other kids to make the day special? I have scene a few things like a gift of each day you may be in the hospital, so they have something to open when they visit. Maybe a gift at the hospital and then a gift for when we come home? Just wondering what others are doing....TIA

Amyjoy1972 · January 2014

I'm doing a gift from the baby. Also my good friend is having a big sister lunch for DD with a bunch if friends.

funchicken · January 2014

I might get them some big sister shirts because they're so excited about the baby, but I'm not too worried about it. I know my parents and ILs will get them gifts (because they always do).

cbear47 · January 2014

Whenever I give new baby gifts, I also get a gift for the big sibling/s. Normally books talking about how important they are to the family, or something that shows how special it is to be a sibling.

My favorite was a special trip just the older siblings and myself to the zoo. It gave the parents some one-on-one time with their new baby, and the older kids felt really special being able to do something outside the house without their new brother.

slwprincess · January 2014

Yes, we are doing gifts from the baby. They are kind of distraction type gifts so that the kids can play with them while I'm BF or whatever. I bought them back during all the Christmas sales so I actually got good deals on them b/c otherwise I probably wouldn't spend this much... for DD (3), she's getting the Leap Reader and some Disney Princess books to go with it. For DS (6), he's getting a new Mario game for his DS. Also, I'm planning on giving them each a gift card for Build A Bear and having MIL take them there as one of their outings while I'm in the hospital. I was going to let each of them build their own and then also make one for the baby.

dunvilles · January 2014

We just had Christmas, DS's bday is Jan. 17. There won't be any gifts. Just lots of laughter, hugs, and attention for our older DS. We'll take time with just him and new LO. We did let DS1 pick out some pacifiers and a baby toy for the new LO. I'll also let him choose what DS2 should wear home from the hospital (between to outfits).

DS1 is really into making choices now and helping out. The biggest thing we want to do is make sure ppl don't just run in our house straight to the baby. We'll make sure to bring the attention/conversation to DS1 first so that he knows he still is important.

We did upgrade DS's room to a Super Hero room when we were working on the nursery. We've also gotten out pictures of DS as he has grown over the years and talked about things he did as a baby etc. He loves to hear stories about himself when he was younger

Soap1 · January 2014

My kids are having a birthday party for DS3 at home with my mom. She's going to take them to pick out a grocery store cake and let them have whatever they want for dinner. They'll blow his candles out and everything!

Not really a gift, but a special event and something that can help them connect with the baby even while I'm at the hospital.

sdlaura · January 2014

We don't plan on doing any gifts - DD is 16 months. She has enough toys and just got a bunch for Christmas. We don't need more stuff and I don't think she'd care about a gift from the baby anyway.

ZAngel · January 2014

Since DH and I will probably be in the hospital 3-4 days, we are giving DD a bag full of travel games, coloring books, magnet games, puzzles, etc. from the baby. It will be a nice surprise for DD and at the same time, it will give her something to do during her hospital visits. I will probably get DS an iTunes gift card or cash.

rachelemark · January 2014

I have seen some Big Sister/Brother kits on Pinterest and I have thought about putting one together for DSD. Here are some links to a few I've been looking at:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/79727855877062710/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/79727855877062707/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/79727855877062751/

DSD doesn't have any siblings on her mom's side either and I want to get her a gift that isn't necessarily a typical toy gift, but more something that will help her to see that she can be involved and isn't being replaced or pushed out. However, some of these kits have small toys in them too, which I'm all for. I want her to feel appreciated and recognized as a crucial helper.

oscarkat · January 2014

When dd was born we had a gift from her to her big brother, one of those toy pop up tents. We're doing the same thing this time around, DH and I actually just talked about it today, lol. DD2 will be giving DD1 two dolls from frozen that sing from the disney store that dd has been wanting. DD2 will be giving DS his first pair of hockey skates and a helmet so I can teach him how to skate for next year. I have each of the kids pick out something for their new sister to have as well, either a blanket or stuffed animal.

calimama2007 · January 2014

When DD2 was born, we gave a bunch of DVDs and books to DD1, saying they were from the baby. She was 19 mos old, and I don't think she had any idea what that meant, lol!

When DS was born, we gave a barbie princess set to the girls, but I don't think they got it.

I think they are just now old enough to understand what that would mean.

In other words, I think until they are 4-6 they wouldn't really put it together. I think they are more intrigued with this little person than anything

nebraska84 · January 2014

klutzygrl26 said:

Thanks for asking this question bc I've been wondering too! DD will turn 2 about a week before my induction. I already got her a big sister dress, but a 2 year old isn't interested in clothes. What are you thinking about getting?

I'm not quite sure what to get him. Our kids will be the same age apart and I'm not sure how much a two year gets it. I may get him more parts to the train he got for Christmas and some books. I need something to distract him while I nurse. And his birthday is 4 days past my due day, so he will be spoiled by others. But I still want to get him something from the baby.

abern8 · January 2014

Don't have any firsthand experience as a mom, but as an older sibling. When my sister was born my parents got me a baby doll so I would have my own 'baby' to take care of too. I was almost 2 when she was born. Not sure if it helped at all with the transition, but that doll was my most cherished and beloved toy growing up. She still sits in my room at my parent's house.

Zimger · January 2014

We are making a Big Brother Kit. It will have basic items in it meant to give him/us something to do at the hospital when he visits. A few snacks, a sticker book, and a couple of books to read together. I think time and understanding make up for more than toys will.

cauliflowereyes · January 2014

No siblings for me to buy for (yet!) but I got a Cabbage Patch Kid when my mom brought my baby sister home, and I loved it.

Although my folks always say that at two and a half, I felt awfully superior to the baby because of all my special "talents" (I could walk, talk, dance, draw stuff and use the potty unlike the lumpy noisy baby LOL) so she said I didn't have too many issues, hahaha

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