Sibling bags

[jil]

The hospital bag thread got me thinking about sibling bags. I'm putting together an overnight bag for DD1 just in case she has to go somewhere else.

I also want to put together an activity bag for her. I'm trying to think of things that are small but still exciting. If I make it to my due date, it will be 4 days before her 3rd birthday so I don't want to make it so big that it overshadows her birthday gifts.

Right now I'm thinking of: a new art activity, stickers, a new small toy, a new book and a cake mix kit so she can make birthday cupcakes to celebrate DD2.

I'm also considering making her a baby doll carrier. I've seen a few pretty simple tutorials. I'd love to do a scavenger hunt/treasure hunt activity to find some of the new items but I'm not sure I'll want to do that during labor!

Is anyone else planing to make a sibling bag? Any suggestions?

[willadiesel814]

I am thinking about this too. Just kind of like little things that are "presents" from the new baby. Maybe a big bro t-shirt... or some knick knacks from the dollar aisle at Target.

DS will be 5 days from his 3rd birthday when this baby is born (RCS)

[snapdragon]

We got DD1 a new baby doll on advice of some friends. She loved having her own new baby along with me and called it DD2's name.

[mrstwiddy]

I've found a few cute ideas for this on Pinterest and plan on giving it to her when she goes to stay with my Mom (the day before my c section, I'm guessing.)

I'm also going to get her a couple small presents from the baby...

[veenie]

I am simultaneously giddy and frightened we are thinking of this already!

We will have some sort of small activity bag for her to take where ever she's staying. She's obsessed with play doh and crafts that I am sure I can find at Michaels. Maybe some new jammies, and a book. We have talked about doing a big sister gift to give her while we're at the hospital. We were thinking about a build a bear or similar.

[lgsdesigner]

Good thinking. Yet ANOTHER thing I have to do!

For DD (who is 3): Playdoh, her favorite stuffed animals, play makeup (she is obsessed), coloring books and crayons.
For DS (who will be 7 then): A bag of his favorite Legos, his favorite stuffed animal, fun craft activities packs, Playdoh.

[lgsdesigner]

Feb 20, 2015 13:00:45 GMT -5 @blackpearl08 said:

Any good DS ideas? He is into trucks and Thomas. Maybe I can do something like that? Stickers have been a favorite for a few friends but they all have girls and my son just isn't that into the stickers now. He just turned 2 a month ago.

@blackpearl08 - Thomas coloring books and crayons, craft kit sets from a local craft store where he can make something fun (they have things for all ages), a small pack of Megablock Legos, bouncy balls to play outside with.

[amelandre]

We too are cutting it close to a birthday. DS will be 2 on June 11 and our due date is May 22. We are planning on getting DS something small "from the baby" like a teddy bear or a little baby for him to "take care of". He'll be staying at my mom and dad's house and they have HEAPS of toys, books, crayons, etc. so I don't think we'll have to pack any extra activities. Just the usual overnight gear.

[kj808]

Yes I will be packing a bag for my kids, especially since they'll still have to go to school and i'm picky about what they wear But I think it would be easier for whoever is watching your kids to have a bag for them with everything they'll need ready to go.

[mylittleladiesandlad]

I ordered two different big sister books and big sister dresses that they will get to wear to the hospital. I will probably put them into a bag along with some of their favorite snacks and tell them it's a gift from their little brother.

[RustyGirl3]

For DD#1 8 years old- Kindle, Books, Art Kit

For DD#2 4 years old- Dolls, Dolls, Dolls, oh and her "lipstick".

[la79al]

I will be packing bags for both girls because I don't have a specific plan of what is going to happen with them.  I assume they will be staying at home after the baby is born but I'll have a set of clothes ready for them in case they need to get up quickly in the middle of the night and head to the hospital with me.  I am going to pack a small bag with snacks, a juice box and some activities because again, they may have to be at the hospital with me for who knows how long.  DD1 hung out in my room for about 2 hours before DD2 was born and her activity bag was great.  With these 2, I will probably hit the dollar tree and the target spot just to get some cheap activities.  I'm going for stuff that doesn't require adult assistance or make a big mess.  


For those of you looking for ideas, my girls have loved their Wiki Sticks for awhile and they are pretty clean (unless you stick them to your car window in July, then there is some clean up required).  We also took pipecleaners when we went on the train and they were okay except for the pointy ends.  Five below usually has some pretty awesome sticker/activity books. And DD1 (6) is currently into origami from the dollar tree.  

[rocksforludo]

Guys, add this to the list of things DD will tell her therapist that her mom didn't do for her.

None of the things people are talking about ever crossed my mind. DD will be at our house with MIL who lets her do whatever she wants anyway. I don't feel the need to buy extra stuff.

[jil]

Feb 20, 2015 22:52:30 GMT -5 @lalalady54 said:

Not to hijack this thread- but those who will have siblings with birthdays really close (my girls may end up sharing a birthday, may 1) what is your plan for DD/DS1 birthday? This has been a great source of stress for me lately because I don't want DD1 to feel like her birthday was forgotten (although I logically know at 2 years old, she won't know the difference). We are considering celebrating mid-april but I just can't commit. Advice?

I'm trying not to stress too much about DD's birthday. I know she doesn't know what day her birthday is. I think it would be totally fine to pick a day to celebrate earlier or later if it eases stress. So many birthday parties are held on a convenient date rather than the actual birthday. Are you planning to have a big party?

I haven't planned much for DD's birthday. She has had a very specific description of what kind of cake she wants for the past 2 months. Birthday pancakes are a tradition too, so I might make some in advance in case I'm not there for her actual birthday. I would be ok with her opening a few presents without me though. I would like to be there for cake and her big present.

[michieu129]

I am planning to keep Jack here and have my Mom come out to us. But I have already written up his schedule (he is 2-schedules are super important or he goes nuts) and a list of his favorite meals. They are on the fridge!
I do plan on getting Jack a few new toys...not sure what yet though. I want something for the new baby to "give" him in the hospital and a few new things to help grandma keep him occupied at home.
@blackpearl08, Does your DS have a thomas train set yet? Jack is huge into Thomas and a new train goes a long way to keepin him entertained. He really likes the talking wooden trains now and repeats everything they say!

[amelandre]

Feb 20, 2015 22:52:30 GMT -5 @lalalady54 said:

Not to hijack this thread- but those who will have siblings with birthdays really close (my girls may end up sharing a birthday, may 1) what is your plan for DD/DS1 birthday? This has been a great source of stress for me lately because I don't want DD1 to feel like her birthday was forgotten (although I logically know at 2 years old, she won't know the difference). We are considering celebrating mid-april but I just can't commit. Advice?

My son is too young to know the difference, and his party will be almost entirely family (plus a couple other friends with LO's. I'm planning everything but the date, which is TBD and depends on when I have the baby. My sister volunteered to put everything together if I have it all planned and give her lists of tasks, so if I'm still recovering I won't have to do much anyway. Yay!

[jennygirlmt]

Feb 20, 2015 19:18:42 GMT -5 rocksforludo said:

Guys, add this to the list of things DD will tell her therapist that her mom didn't do for her.

None of the things people are talking about ever crossed my mind. DD will be at our house with MIL who lets her do whatever she wants anyway. I don't feel the need to buy extra stuff.

Add me to this. Dd stays at home with grandparents and I brought her a baby as a gift, she loved her ?

That said, dd1 is a giving soul, always asking to use her "fun money" (my Dad gives cash to them when he visits.) to buy gifts for people. So I'm betting she asks to buy something for the new baby from her which will be totally adorable.

Eta-dd1s bday is two weeks after my due date. I'll hopefully buy her gift before then and the plan is just cake and a present with us (98% of my bdays were with my parents and siblings and I'm happy and adjusted . Then she can get presents from family as she sees them.