Gift Ideas for My Daugther Once the Baby Is Born

J.,

I didn't do this for my daughter but I have done it for everyone of my neices and nephews when they had little brothers or sisters. I bought them a pop up tent. This became thier "private Place" no babies allowed. They all loved it. Now you can get them in all shapes, sizes and with all the latest characters.

I hope all goes well for you!

M.

I think that this would be a wonderful time to get her baby doll that looks like a baby and one she could start learning how to take care of one. Since you're getting a new baby, she'll have one, too. It might help you when you need some time to focus on the new one, she can be occupied with doing something with hers. Nothing elaborate, you're wanting to teach nurturing and care. You'll be surprised what she will pick up by watching you.
You don't want to get alot of little tiny things that go with the baby doll, you'll have to spend your time finding them. Just a baby in a diaper, bottle, stroller, bed something like that. Good luck, and congratulations.

If she plays with baby dolls, that may be a good theme to go with. If you're changing or feeding or bathing the new baby, she can mimic you with her new baby. You can buy accessories for the doll but don't give them to her yet-- for example, buy her doll a baby blanket and when she sees you swaddling your new baby, you can ask her if she thinks her baby needs a blanket, too

When my second daughter was born, I picked out a baby doll for my older girl, with a stroller and lots of accessories, so she would have her "own" new baby to take care of. Also, when people are coming over to see the new baby, make a point of introducing your daughter's new baby as well, so she will feel special.

(Okay, after rereading your message, I just realized that this was for her birthday!) Can you take her out to a special meal, just the two of you? Just some Mama and daughter time?

My daughter is 3 and I'm due in October.However,my sister is due in June,we're really close. So we had t-shirts made that say big cousin and big sister. Also my friends sent Willow Rose a doll set baby,playpen, diaper bag and all. I mean this thing is like all the stuff the new baby will have. She's being trained to be a big sister and she's doing well at it too.

Another thing you can do is have someone that she loves like an aunt, godmother or grandmother take her somewhere special like build a bear to make a teddy for the baby and for herself.

I was the first to have kids then all my sisters got pregnant so we've dealt with the if I get you this, the other has to have it too.

J.,

My son was born just 5 weeks after my daughter's second birthday, so I feel you on this one! Here is what we did.

For her birthday, do something special with her, not necessarily a gift, but something with just mom and dad. This will be one of the last times she will get that.

We put together a very special hospital bag for her, too. We knew we would be spending a lot of time at the hospital when baby Shawn was born, so we made sure we had a couple gifts for my girl to open and play with while we were there. We also had a couple new outfits for her so she could wear new clothes home with her brother.

This really helped her with the transition and she loves being a big sister now. She has always been a wonderful little helper. She saw all my ultrasounds as I got them, so she felt like a big sister from early on.

I hope these ideas are helpful.

Hi, my name is A. and i have a 13 month old girl! i cant help you on the gift idea but wanted to let you know that i started about a year ago a moms group in the lake mary sanford area! we have about 12 moms with kids from 4 months to 3 years, if interested let me know. We do outings and playdates for the kids, also we have a mom night out on the last thursday of the month that is a big hit!! Hope to talk to you soon!

A. Drazen

My son was three when his brother was born and we made him a special on-the-go bag (like a new backpack) with all of his favorite stuff in it. Happened to be (and still is Thomas the train) it had everything from coloring books, crayons and stickers to a few very special trains and accessories that he had been asking for over time. We added to the bag as we found things and that way it was ready no matter when the new baby came. Plus it let him feel like he was in charge of his own stuff whether at Nana's house while I was in the hospital or even when he came to visit (with all the people around it gave him something to do when it got overwhelming)

I have a suggestion. If she doesn't have her own baby doll and crib, that's what I would get her. Her own new baby with a crib, bottles, blankets, diapers. That way you'll both have babies you have to give a name to. She can pick out her own name and put the baby to bed and change the diaper. LOL have fun

This is similar to what some other moms have already said, but I've given those little travel diaper bags as gifts to "big" sisters. They're going to see you with a diaper bag wherever you go, so she'll love having one, too. You can stock it with actual items, so she might really be of help if you run out of something. She'll feel so big if Mommy's diaper bag is out of wipes and she can loan you some!

Good Morning J.,

One suggestion for you, that worked for very well for me was when baby #2 was born, I had purchased a gift in advance to give my oldest daughter, who was 4 years at the time while she first visited at the hospital. I believe at the time that it was a barbie doll that she had been wanting. This way she was pre occupied and did not feel like she was missing out or being left out. My husband and I told her that it was from her baby sister.

Take Care,

J. W
(I currently have 3 wonderful and active children w/baby #4 on the way)

I am not sure of the birthday gift, but one suggestion that went great for me when #2 was born(my little girl was 20 months). I had gotten her a gift that came from the baby. She got it when she came to visit her new baby at the hospital. She just thought it was so cool her baby got her something. We also opened all welcome baby gifts together. And I would tell her how she could help me if it was clothing or if it was a toy how she could play with the baby and so on. I hope this helps alittle.

A.

When i had my second child, i had been given some great advice about the first one. Let me share it. Make certain you bring a picture of your first born with your to the hospital in a beautiful frame to display in the room while everyone is cooing over the new baby. Tell her you new how much you were going to miss her even being away just this little while and couldn't bear not to see her precious smile. Hide a special note or gift from you to her at the house. If you talk to her from the hospital by phone tell her where to find it, if she comes to the hospital to see you, whisper in her ear that you bought her something special, just for her and tell her where to find it when she gets home ( i knew i was having a c section and hid a little gift for or note for each day i was unable to be there). Encourage her often on how you would never be able to be such a good Mommy with out her help. Big sisters are sooo important. If at all possible, enlist some outside help to spend some special time with just her on her special day. Even if it is to the park or for an ice cream. You can do this while the baby npas if you can;t get away. After awhile turn the conversation on all needing to get home and being with the new baby so she isn't afraid, she must miss her big sister soo much. The gift of yourself is far more precious than anything you wrap. I have 3 kids, 9 10 and 16. They love their laptops and all the junk they get spoiled with,but when you hear them share stories with friends it is always ablut the time we have spent exploring or fishing or just the time toghether...not the cool gift. I truly believe that you can influence what your child will grow up to appreciate and what makes her feel special. I am just as certain that you will find a great birthday present but reassuring her that she has not been replaced by the new baby and that you love her more than life is the best gift for this birthday. Bless you all..

Whatever you do keep it simple she's only two and perhaps more than anything is having your undivided attention. After all that is what kids thrive on is the time they can spend with us. You know the characters she likes along with her temperament and fave foods so why not do something themed. Also when my third child was born during the hospital stay when the other kids came to visit the first time they received a special gift from their baby sister. They were surprised and really felt special because of it.