10 Gift Ideas for New Big Brothers and Sisters
The arrival of a new baby is so exciting but it can be hard on the new big brother/sister. When we were prepping for the arrival of our third baby, I made sure to get some gifts for Gavin and Payton from the baby, as well as stock up on some gifts they could open when presents arrived for the new baby. Gifts that can occupy the big siblings when the baby is feeding were the best! Here are some of my favorite sibling gift ideas for new big brothers and big sisters!
1. Magnatiles - These magnetic blocks are a staple in our house for creative play. We bought these for Gavin and wrapped them as a gift when Payton was born for him to open when he met her. He is now 7 and still loves to play with them with his brother and sister! These are great gifts for big brothers or sisters! If you already have the tiles, these Magna-Qubix are a fun addition to the collection. Added bonus-they're great for travel and dining out!
2. Baby Doll & Doll Carrier- We gave Gavin a baby doll before his sister arrived and he started out throwing it on the ground...we were terrified lol but he eventually warmed up to the idea of a "baby"! He started asking me to use my scarf to make a baby carrier for his doll like my Ergo 360. We eventually got a baby doll carrier and it was perfect!
3. Legos - If the new big sibling is older, Legos are amazing for entertaining kiddos those first few weeks as the household adjusts to the new baby!
4. Daniel Tiger - The Baby is Here - We read a lot of books leading up to the birth of P to prepare Gavin and this was hands down his favorite! I've also heard great things about Little Miss, Big Sis !
5. Kids Digital Camera - We all can't resist taking thousands of photos of our new babies and with this Kid's Digital Camera, the new big brother/sister can "help" mom and dad take lots of pics! Gavin also loves his VTech Creator Camera for making videos and this would be so great for older kiddos when the new baby is born!
6. Reusable Sticker Pad - It was important for the kids to have some quiet activities they could do semi-independently while I fed the baby, and these reusable stickers were perfect.
7. Foil Art Kits - If your older child loves art, these Foil Art Kits are amazing. They can be done independently and there is limited mess.
8. Doctor Kit - My kiddos love playing doctor, and this little kit was great for talking about the new baby and mommy going to the hospital!
9. Pixicade - If your family allows IPADs, Pixicade is a cool, interactive game older kids can play and create their own games. This is definitely better for kiddos 5 and older.
10. Personalized Big Brother/Sister Shirt - These adorable Big Sibling Crewnecks are perfect for photos those first few days home and a great way for the new big siblings to show their new baby pride when they go to school or daycare. Snag a Big Brother super hero cape for those super hero loving littles!
