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Big Sister or Big Brother gift???

hlp2709hlp2709 member
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After seeing the post about packing a bag for us it got me thinking I am going to need a small gift bag for my daughter when she comes to see me and meet her new baby brother. I have a few ideas of what I want to put in the bag a book, I found a bracelet that say's I am a big sister on it. Other then that I need help what to add in the bag. I am not going to go all out but just enough stuff for her to be able to understand that she is a big sister any ideas would be great.
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  • allrightmeowallrightmeow member
    kbellizio3 said:
    I was 4 when my sister was born, and I remember visiting her and my mom in the birthing center and the gift from my "sister" was a Cabbage Patch Kid with a bottle, diaper, blanket and small bassinet (it was a basket) but my parents got it for me so I could learn how to help with my sister while still playing.  I still have the doll.  It's actually the earliest memory that I have.
    I love this idea.  Its really really sweet. 
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  • hjl050308hjl050308 member
    We bought a car set for our first son and said it was from the new baby. For this baby, well buy both of the boys something from the baby and let them pick something to give him. We didn't do the new baby gift last time because there was no time to do beforehand as DS2 was a preemie.
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  • pcourtadepcourtade member
    I like the idea of getting DS a gift from the baby. That's sweet.
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  • SecondTimeinMSUSecondTimeinMSU member
    mullenem said:

    DH already had DD pick out a stuffed animal for her baby sister.  We plan on having her bring it to the hospital the first time she meets her.  DD's favorite stuffed animals are a pair or JellyCat Cordy Roy animals (the pink bunny and the blue elephant).  She picked out a light pink bear one for little sis.

    I love this idea. I think we'll have to wait to purchase it since I think DS will suffer from stuffed animal envy otherwise.

    I plan on having a book at the hospital for the baby to give DS. I am imagining that he'll climb up on the bed and cuddle with me to read it and it will be a good icebreaker for us showing him his baby brother. I have a feeling I am going to turn into waterworks when I first get my arms around my complete family. I was also thinking of getting him a little playset he's been wanting for him to get when we get home. I figure things will be crazy for the first couple days so a new toy might keep him distracted and less jealous but we'll see.
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  • steprozzsteprozz member
    I have been thinking about this as well but I'm not sure if I need to do anything? DS will only be 19 months old when LO is born so I'm not sure if he will even understand. as of right now he knows "baby" and points to my belly but he definitely doesn't understand what that actually means, like a real baby is coming to live at his house. I know once the baby actually gets here he will have some sort of reaction to it but not sure if it will be good or bad. what do y'all think? the hospital gives big siblings a tshirt and I think a balloon with a stuffed animal.. should that be enough?
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  • foldingfolding member
    Love the idea of getting my son something for when the new baby is born.

    And then it just dawned on me that I'll be separated from my son (he will be 16 months when the new baby is born) for the first time ever, really.  I don't know what I'll do knowing that I'll be spending about 3 nights or so away from him.   I hope he is able to visit a lot.   Sigh.  

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  • MrsAMB07MrsAMB07 member
    Last time, I had DS pick out a special stuffed animal for DD. She still sleeps with it and he reminds her all the time that it was from him. We got him a remote control monster truck from her and had some coloring books, and other things to keep him busy during hospital visits packed in a bag for him.

    We'll do the stuffed animal again. I'd like to have the baby "bring" something for the two older ones, but I'm not sure what yet.
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  • IveGotWhateverItIsIveGotWhateverItIs member
    I'm getting my DD (5yrs) a locket from Origami Owl.  She loves jewelry and the idea that she's going to be a big sister so this is easy for me.  I shopped around and all of the big sister necklaces that I've found are cheapy so I'm spending the extra $ on this one and putting the "sister" charm and her inital in it and possibly some others.  As far as who it's from, us or DS, I don't think she will care or even remember.  I do like PP's suggestion of the baby doll and bassinet but I think DD has moved past that stage.  It's still a maybe.   I will also get her a big sister shirt to wear when she comes to visit. 

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  • Mia081081Mia081081 member
    My DD's 3rd birthday is 3 days past due date, so I don't want to get her too much. (Present overload!)

    I got her a cute Big Sister t-shirt (she loves clothes), and a Princess activity book with stencils and markers for the hospital. Also going to get her some gummy treats and chocolates because she's not really allowed to have those very often. She will be told this gift is from the baby.

    DD and I picked out a tiny Winnie the Pooh when we were at Disney World for her to give the baby. 
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  • clee2009clee2009 member
    When DS was born DH and I took our daughter to Build A Bear the weekend before I was to be induced. She made a bear for herself and for her brother to take to the hospital. When she came to the hospital I gave her a barbie from her brother.

    I bought DD a gift because I remember my mom doing the same for me and I was in awe that my sibling had brought me a gift...lol. It got us off to a good start anyways. I was also 6 when my sister was born :) 
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  • allrightmeowallrightmeow member
    @chickpea912  Where did you get the dolls?!  They are adorable.  
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  • Read247Read247 member

    Wait, now we have to give gifts to the baby's siblings too?!?  When will this gift giving madness end?!!!!

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  • chloephoebecalichloephoebecali member
    I'm all over with this. Totally flammable, I want to get mini iPads for my kids. We did a light Christmas and I've been really wanting to get them each one since they steal mine all the time. Of course I would control usage, etc, like I already do. My kids do some amazing things on the iPad - very creative and educational stuff. If not, maybe some gold earrings for dd and something similarly meaningful for ds (just not sure). Otherwise, I'm okay with doing nothing. My kids have so much and need nothing. The only thing that makes me think twice about this is previous posters remembering when their siblings were born/receiving gift. My kids just don't need stuff.
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  • chickpea912chickpea912 member
    Natalie78W said:
    @chickpea912  Where did you get the dolls?!  They are adorable.  
    @Natalie78W  Etsy, of course!  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrioTrio?ref=l2-shopheader-name

    The seller was AWESOME - while I ended up going with the dolls as they were in the photo, she had other fabrics I could have chosen, so it seems like they were pretty customizable.  She was really great to work with, and she even embroidered an "M" in the middle of the Big Sister doll :)
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  • hlp2709hlp2709 member
    Thanks everyone for the ideas. I don't plan on going over broad on this just a few things to help my daughter understand and accept her brother. I would love to do the build a bear but there is not one that is close me. Boo!
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  • Julie&MicahJulie&Micah member
    @chickpea912 I love those dolls and the necklace idea! So cute!

    I have been thinking about this and glad someone made the post to get some ideas. I know we will have DD get her new baby brother something and have baby 'get' DD something as well, just not sure what yet :)
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