Please Everyone
Becoming a big brother or sister is a big honor and something to be proud of. If there's a special little one in your life who is expecting a new little sibling, buying sibling gifts is a fantastic way to help him or her feel better adjusted to the situation. Toys always make for great gifts and, if you're in a hurry, you can pick some up or order them from just about anywhere. If you really want to go the extra mile, however, have something special made for him or her instead. Some great options include: A sterling silver bracelet that reads ¡°big brother¡± or ¡°big sister¡± A personalized wall decoration Personalized necklace pendant A beautifully monogrammed keepsake box (sterling silver is always nice) In the end, pick the gift that best suits the personality of the child. Whichever kind of gift would make the child the happiest is the one that you should select. This gift is to show him or her that she will always be special, even when the new baby arrives.
Help him Relate
If that expecting mommy has a little boy at home, include him in your gift giving efforts. It's a really sweet gesture to include some big brother gifts with your baby shower gifts so that the new big brother won't feel left out. Looking for some good ideas? Help the little guy see what an important person he will be in the new baby's life by getting him a "Me and My Big Brother" picture frame. Explain to him that he is going to be a super important person in the baby's life and that the baby will look up to him. Also tell him that when the baby is old enough, mommy or daddy can take a picture of the two of them together and put it in the frame to place in the nursery. Additionally, it's a good idea to buy him an explicative book like "Harper Collins: I Used to be the Baby." A book that provides explanations and introduces a character going through a similar experience can help him to better deal with the situation.
Help Them Brag
Getting a new baby brother or sisiter can be a hard transitional period for a child to go through. It's a thoughtful idea to buy a special older sibling gift for that big sis or bro to help him or her through the event. The best kinds of gifts to give are ones that stress the importance and honor involved in becoming an older sibling. Let the existing child know that this is something to brag about. Buy him or her a blank t-shirt and have it personalized with the phrase "big sister" or "big brother" on it. Tell them that this extra special shirt will help them let the world know what a big important job they are about to have.
Help her Understand
It's easy for a your existing child to feel anxious and jealous about a new baby's arrival, especially if she was an only child up until this point. It might be difficult to help a future big sister to understand that she will not be surrendering all of her parents' attention to a new child but will be sharing it instead. Try giving her one of the best big sister gifts around, a sense of understanding. Do some research and buy a collection of child videos that include the introduction of a new sibling in the plot. Additionally, buy a bunch of story books with similar plot lines at your local book store. Put all of these items in a gift basket and present them to the new big sis. After reading the stories and watching the videos together, the expectant mommy can sit down with her little girl and discuss the evnt further. At this point, it is likely that she will have a better idea of what having a little brother or sister entails.
Older Siblings Need Extra Attention
With all of the chaos involved with preparing for a new baby, it's normal and natural for an existing child to feel neglected. If you can't decide on a sibling new baby gift to give that new big brother or big sister in the make, do something extra special. Plan a special little party just for that sibling. Make special "big brother" or "big sister" banners and make a special hat or crown for the guest of honor. Invite close friends and family members and stress the fact that throughout the party all attention is to be focused on that special big bro or sis. Make sure that they know that being an older sibling is an important job and that they are going to have many new responsibilities. You'll have him or her forgetting about jealousy and bragging about the new honor instead.
Honor the Big Brother or Sister
If a new baby is not the parents' first, there's a good chance that existing siblings might have a little trouble with the transition. When a new baby arrives, other children might feel jealous and less important and adjusting to having a new baby brother or sister can be tough. If you're shopping for presents for a new baby, it's a great gesture to pick up sibling gifts. By giving siblings a gift as well, you can help reiterate the fact that they are special too and that the arrival of a new baby will not take all of the attention away from them. Receiving gifts will help them to see the positives in the event rather than trying to find negatives. When you present them with a gift, make it clear that it is a congratulatory gift for becoming a big sister or brother. Let them know that it is an important job and that it is a big honor.