What do you usually get your kids as a gift when you are in the hospital so they dont get left out?
I've got a 2 1/2 little girl. Just want some ideas! Thanks :)
2006-09-15 13:48:05 · 19 answers · asked by ashleymarie1985 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
you sound like a considerate momma. and yes if you dont give her the gift for the sole purpose of not letting her be left out, atleast give it to her for the sake of her state of confusement. she will be a bit confused. no matter how many times i told my children about the baby the youngest one would always be confused and frustrated. usually acting out. gifts, and special dates with grandma or a visit to the hospital with a gift she chose for her new sibling are a few ideas. and i got into the habit by baby #3 (i have four kids) to introduce the baby as "this is max's sister..." instead of saying,"this is my new baby". she'll hear it and pick up on it.
2006-09-15 13:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When my youngest was born 2 months ago, we arranged for our 4 year old to be the first visitor at the hospital. We wanted it to be special for her. The oldest had picked a rattle at the dollar store for the baby, so she brought that as a gift for the baby and we had a gift from the baby for her as well (a pin that said "I'm a Big Sister" and a book of the same title). We reassured her all through the pregnancy that she would always be our baby, even with a new baby in the family. Some people brought gifts for both girls, but mostly our oldest is OK with the baby getting gifts. You will want to be sure that your oldest is getting one on one attention from both parents and other family members too. Take advantage of times when the baby is sleeping to give her attention and maybe do things you can't do when the baby is awake (crafts/colouring, etc).
2006-09-15 21:09:43 · answer #2 · answered by hopebaymama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to the gift shop at the Hospital before my son was born . My daughter was 2 1/2 at the time and I wanted to make it special for her! I bought her a NEW BIG SISTER shirt, and a button that matched, I also got her some new picture books to read to the baby in the hospital, and I bought her a baby brother (pretend one!) I explained everthing to her and she was soooo exited by the time it was the big day she was bouncing! I gave her her presents and asked friends to include a little something for her if they felt they needed to bring the baby something, She got flowers and candy, and a couple cards about how she was an important part of this new baby!, We gave her her presents and she was so proud! she wore her shirt and button forever telling everyone about the new baby brother! And she would read the books to him for months to follow! it worked really well!
2006-09-15 20:56:52 · answer #3 · answered by Flagstaff mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About a week before the baby was born I gave my daughter a wrapped present and told her that it was from her new little sister. It was just a painting set, but it was something I knew she wanted. It only cost a few bucks, so no big deal. However, she was so excited to meet her sister because she had picked it out for her. I also found a children's book on newborns and gave that to her on the day she met her new sister (again it was "from the baby").
2006-09-16 00:07:04 · answer #4 · answered by smittnwithkittns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 2 1/2, I am due for another daughter anyday now, at first I didn't have any clue what to get her. Then one day she expressed interest in some winnie the pooh shoes while we were at walmart. She started talking about them all the time, so I know it is something she really wants. I went and bought them for her while she was at home with daddy, wrapped them and put them in the hospital bag. So my advice is pay close attention when you are at the store with her or when you watch TV with her and see what she expresses interest in and surprise her.
2006-09-15 21:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our oldest was exactly 2 when we brought home our younger, and we didn't get her anything. She'd just gotten a baby sister!
Plus, for the next few weeks, everyone who walked into our house brought a gift for the baby and a gift for Phoebe. That baby was like a present machine!
2006-09-15 22:36:16 · answer #6 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was 2 1/2 when the baby came. I gave him a Dr. Seuss book because he loves books. It was nice to have him sitting in the hospital bed with me while I read to him. That is still his favorite book.
2006-09-16 00:51:47 · answer #7 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea get her something pertaining to being a big sister so she can feel big even though she's only 21/2, because kids can be really jealous of their siblings for a while...You need to talk to her and explain that mommy is having a baby etc, and prep her for what is to come....Congratulations!
2006-09-15 22:06:59 · answer #8 · answered by pregnant & praying now has baby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't want to get her something too big, but try to get her something that lets her know she is the big sister, get her excited that she has a new sibling, do not make it seem like a chore make her feel like she has an important role in this whole thing too. Good luck
2006-09-15 21:06:37 · answer #9 · answered by trurasta420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't get into the habit of getting the other child a present so they don't feel left out. it would open up a whole new world of gifts and bribes that i don't think you want to go into. i was raised to know that at certain times, like on birthdays and things, that certain people received things and others didn't. maybe you should help her pick out a present to give to the new baby instead.
2006-09-15 21:01:16 · answer #10 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋