those of you who will be 2nd/3rd + time moms, are you planning (or have you in the past) gotten a gift for baby to give to big brother/sister? If yes, what are some of the things you have given or will be giving?
DD was only 15 months when DS was born, so we didn't do anything. This time around I'm thinking of getting a small gift for DD and DS and wrapping it. I think it would be nice for them to get something, even if it's small, in celebration of having a new baby sister.
Post by applemuffins on Mar 5, 2017 9:56:55 GMT -5
I would like to get DD something. She is 3. Not too sure what yet. There is a Daniel Tiger episode where Daniel becomes a big brother, and I'll likely get her the coordinating book. She loves Daniel Tiger. Not sure what else.
The baby is going to give DD (3) some things that will also keep her busy when I am breastfeeding. Melissa and Doug watercolor paint books link, puzzles, new markers, etc.
Like violetrose, DD was really young (17 months) the first time around, so we didn't do anything.
I do have shirts for both kids to wear to the hospital ('Big sister again' for DD and 'this boy is being promoted to big brother' for DS). We also ordered the Daniel tiger book, applemuffins, but will probably give it to DS in advance of the baby arriving. The kids also received a baby stroller and doll babies for Christmas.
I think I'm more likely to have the big kids pick out a 'gift' for the baby rather than the other way around, but that could change....
Post by trebletrouble13 on Mar 5, 2017 12:36:09 GMT -5
DS will be just shy of 2 when DD is born, so I plan to get him something. He has a "BIG Brother" t-shirt that will be too small come summer, so I may get him a new one. I have been planning to make them coordinating blankets, so maybe that can be the big gift. ETA: I feel like the coordinating blankets is a nice bonding thing, that they are both important and have things in common (using some of the same fabric in both quilts).
I have no plans to get something for DS from "the baby". It makes me feel like I would be apologizing to him for having another baby, though I have no problem with other people doing it with their kids. I would be more likely to have DS get a gift for baby, though he's probably a little young for it to mean anything. DS will turn 2 a month later and will get plenty of gifts then from us/grandparents.
DD was 17 months when DS was born. We got her a gift that she received while at the hospital. It was some snacks, crayons and a coloring book, and a stuffed animal to help keep her occupied while she was there. I will do something similar this time around.
DS will be 3.5 when LO is born. I'm getting him a doll in case he wants to nurse, change, hold or care for his baby while I care for his sister and also some new magnatiles to help keep him busy. We won't wrap them or say it's from the baby.
We have the Dr. Sears book Baby on the Way and it's his current favorite bedtime read. He's really interested in the baby's cord and other weird details.
C will have just turned 2 when baby arrives. I was thinking a big brother book and I'm not sure what else. (I also have a big brother shirt for him, for when he comes to meet his sister at the hospital) I was also thinking of having him give baby sister a special stuffed animal or toy. I'm sure my in laws will get him several new toys to make sure he doesn't feel left out (not the wording I want but it will have to do. I'm sure you know what I'm trying to say.)
Post by brandiewine11 on Mar 5, 2017 19:57:07 GMT -5
I don't want plan on getting ds a gift from the baby. I don't see the point.
He's got books, a baby doll, and a big brother t shirt to wear to the hospital. His birthday is 2 weeks before my due date. So he will be just fine. I'm sure his grandparents will take care of gifts for everyone as they are taking care of him while I'm at the hospital.
DD will be 2y4m. I don't think I'll be getting her anything 'from the baby', but might pack a sticker book in my hospital bag to give her when she comes to visit. IDK.
Post by starsandshamrocks123 on Mar 6, 2017 11:38:24 GMT -5
My friend said that she got a cake to celebrate everything when they got home from the hospital. I don't know if that will help the adjustment for DS but I'm never one to say no to cake so I might do that because cake
My friend said that she got a cake to celebrate everything when they got home from the hospital. I don't know if that will help the adjustment for DS but I'm never one to say no to cake so I might do that because cake
My friend said that she got a cake to celebrate everything when they got home from the hospital. I don't know if that will help the adjustment for DS but I'm never one to say no to cake so I might do that because cake
I like this idea. Well, really I like cake so....
Our hospital gave us a small "birthday cake" when C was born. I had him on Sunday late morning, they gave us a cake on Monday.
Just stopped at a bakery and got 3 cupcakes. I'm pretending they're for everyone and I already ate mine. If the other ones still remain this evening, they're fair game I say
Our hospital gave us a small "birthday cake" when C was born. I had him on Sunday late morning, they gave us a cake on Monday.
Note to self: On hospital tour ask if cake will be provided lol
This is off topic but I never miss an opportunity to complain about MIL...
So the story goes, when DH was born 35 years ago, supposedly the hospital brought her lobster and champagne as her first celebratory meal as a mother. She was seriously insisting that hospitals do that stuff. Brought it up several times. After our tour she legit asked if we inquired about the lobster and champagne. The woman is ridiculous. So. Many. Eye-rolls.
Note to self: On hospital tour ask if cake will be provided lol
This is off topic but I never miss an opportunity to complain about MIL...
So the story goes, when DH was born 35 years ago, supposedly the hospital brought her lobster and champagne as her first celebratory meal as a mother. She was seriously insisting that hospitals do that stuff. Brought it up several times. After our tour she legit asked if we inquired about the lobster and champagne. The woman is ridiculous. So. Many. Eye-rolls.
They definitely used to do this. My parents had it too when I was born. They would take baby to the nursery so mom and dad could have a nice quiet meal together to celebrate.
This is off topic but I never miss an opportunity to complain about MIL...
So the story goes, when DH was born 35 years ago, supposedly the hospital brought her lobster and champagne as her first celebratory meal as a mother. She was seriously insisting that hospitals do that stuff. Brought it up several times. After our tour she legit asked if we inquired about the lobster and champagne. The woman is ridiculous. So. Many. Eye-rolls.
They definitely used to do this. My parents had it too when I was born. They would take baby to the nursery so mom and dad could have a nice quiet meal together to celebrate.
That's crazy! Could you imagine though... Hospital tour- Nurse: so this is the room where you'll recover after pushing a 10 pound baby out of your vagina Me: *raises hand* excuse me but when should I expect my lobster to arrive?
digging this up bc i need to figure it out. here's what i'm thinking:
- new big sister book - big sister sash ($4 on amazon) - DVD, probably cinderella (i know it's in the disney vault) - maybe some new PJs? - a travel neck pillow to be used as a breastfeeding pillow for her dolls
is that overkill? i want her to feel celebrated as a new big sis, but i also want her to have some entertainment while i'm stuck on the couch breastfeeding for hours on end...
digging this up bc i need to figure it out. here's what i'm thinking:
- new big sister book - big sister sash ($4 on amazon) - DVD, probably cinderella (i know it's in the disney vault) - maybe some new PJs? - a travel neck pillow to be used as a breastfeeding pillow for her dolls
is that overkill? i want her to feel celebrated as a new big sis, but i also want her to have some entertainment while i'm stuck on the couch breastfeeding for hours on end...
I don't think it's too much. Idk what were getting dd1 yet I might steal some of these.
They definitely used to do this. My parents had it too when I was born. They would take baby to the nursery so mom and dad could have a nice quiet meal together to celebrate.
That's crazy! Could you imagine though... Hospital tour- Nurse: so this is the room where you'll recover after pushing a 10 pound baby out of your vagina Me: *raises hand* excuse me but when should I expect my lobster to arrive?
Maybe if I was Kim Kardashian!
I know this is old, but when I was born the hospital did this for my parents.
Two years ago when dd was born our hospital did provide a celebratory dinner for us as new parents. Fancy menu to choose from with delicious food. But yeah not something I would be asking about ahead of time.
agm04 , I don't think it's overkill if you think it those things would make her/you happy.
I'm still not planning to get anything for my kids beyond the big sister/big brother shirts for them to wear when they meet the baby. I was considering picking up a couple activity books/small art projects in case I go into labor before my parents get to town and a friend needs to entertain them in the hospital waiting room or something....but then I realized an iPad and some headphones would make them even happier
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