Ideas for big sister gift from baby

[purple_penguin]

I'm due next month with my second daughter. My first is 4 and a half. She's still a little off about the whole baby thing and having a sister. To try easing the whole new baby thing, a friend suggested buying my daughter a gift "from the baby" for when she's born. I'm not sure what to buy and I want it to be something special that she can keep forever. Any ideas? The only thing I thought of so far was a big sister necklace. Any suggestions would be helpful.

[aubrie85]

Im ordering my 2 daughters big sister necklaces

[melissa724]

We have our kids books and puzzles. And some visitors brought gifts for all the kids so no one felt left out. It really helped them adjust. Now we will be doing it again once the new one arrives.

[sdraper1]

Also suggest grandparents who visit at the hospital bring her something small... She is going to feel left out from all the attention and not knowing why all these gifts are coming for the baby.

[purple_penguin]

Thanks for some great ideas.

[reilymom]

When my baby brother was born my parents got me Burt and Ernie dolls. I'm 25 now and I still have the first present my little brother gave me :)

[shastas84]

I do gift bags for my older kids. I get a reusable bag and fill it with small toys and activities personalized for them. That way they get a treat & it helps keep them busy when I have to tend to baby. I am big on things that can do double duty. :)

[nitrah]

After 21 years of aggravation from my younger sister, I wish I would have gotten a big sister bag. Being 4 years older than my sister as well my parents did not make it easy for me adjusting to not being an only child and "welcoming" my sister into the family. A big sister gift is helpful and I agree a keepsake and other items that remind your oldest daughter that she is always recognized and loved would be perfect. I pray you have a happy pregnancy and even happier family.

[babydeer85]

We are making a big sister bag for our daughter who is also 4. It is going to include a shirt that says big sister and some activities for her to do when she comes to visit at the hospital, like crayons and coloring book, etch a sketch, and a puzzle. Adding a piece of jewelry would be a great idea because it is something that she can hold onto as she gets older. Hope this helps you a little.

[amy8702]

I was going to say some form of jewelry. Or some kind of precious moments or "statue" thing you can get at Green Earth. (Not sure if you have that store where you are) you can still go to their website for idea. Even a personalized pendant or charm would be sweet.