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To get DD1 a present from her baby sister to give when shes born??

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TwoPeasOnePod · 19/09/2010 11:31

Hey all, not sure where to post this.. I've read in a few places that it can be a good idea to bring home DD1 (who is three) a little gift 'from' her new sister when shes
born?
Has anyone done this, did it go down well, and any suggestions for a special little gift? DD2 is three days overdue so I will be plodding round the shops this afternoon looking for this gift

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Hulababy · 19/09/2010 11:31

How abut a new baby doll so that she can nurse and bath her baby at the same time as you, so you can still be haring special times, etc.

littlemisslozza · 19/09/2010 11:39

Yes, I did it for DS1 when DS2 was born. When I knew he was coming to visit I put the present at the end of the cot that DS2 was in and it looked like DS2 had brought it with him then! He loved it, he had a new book and a Makka Pakka toy (was 23 months old at the time).
Good luck!

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TwoPeasOnePod · 19/09/2010 11:44

Hi hulababy, shes already acquired several dolls these past few months for us to practise 'mummying' together Good idea though! maybe a nice pram/cot for her doll..
The thing shes coveting at the moment is the Barbie puppy swimming pool thing thats advertised on TV, but somehow it feels like thats not special enough for some reason?! I was thinking a little bracelet, but it wont fit her long, will be expensive, and she would probably lose it, although it would be much nicer than a barbie, and a keepsake if she doesnt lose it!

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TwoPeasOnePod · 19/09/2010 11:47

oh and cheers for the good luck wishes lozza, im veering between "Oh it'll be fine" to "Oh hell, I cant do it all again, wish I knew when dd2 will appear in advance" [scared emoticon}

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ShrimpOnTheBarbie · 19/09/2010 11:49

I got my almost 3 yr old a doll (as per advice - even though she has never liked, and still doesn't like, them) and a cheap dress up kit. She LOVED the dress ups and after having a quick cuddle and photo with her new sister enjoyed trying on her new dress ups and playing in them. The doll is still lying abandoned in her room - for all her friends to play with when they come over.

Greensleeves · 19/09/2010 11:53

baby ds2 gave ds1 a watch - quite a grown-up looking one, it was hidden under the baby blanket

went down very well

although it didn't stop him saying "get babba out, get babba out" to himself while playing with him trains a week later, or asking me "babba go back hoppital now"

Adair · 19/09/2010 11:54

We didn't. I know that is unusual. It felt a bit icky tbh to me, surely the joy is in the new arrival rather than the Brand New Plaything on Argos page 345? But then dd was v excited about her baby brother.

I might get ds and dd some helium balloons though when ds2 arrives - kind of celebrating the baby iykwim... (and I want an excuse to get thwm since I saw them in Asda!!).

Adair · 19/09/2010 11:55

(just reread my post and I sound a bit grumpy, sorry. Must go and eat).

I like the baby doll idea, kind of 'look, that's YOUR baby'.

FloraFinching · 19/09/2010 12:00

we're doing this. the new baby will bring DD1 a present, and we've encouraged DD1 to get a little present for the new baby. DD1 was really excited to choose something for her sister.

we've opted to get some Sylvanian families stuff for DD1. It's expensive, but I wanted to get something she could play independently with, and wouldn't have to share with DD2 for a good long while.

EffieB · 20/09/2010 18:03

We've got various things ordered- won't give them all but the remaining ones will miraculously be transformed into xmas presents a few weeks later! Basically have got stuff that dc loves (not baby related) with a view to them helping dc feel 'special' at a time when probably feels quite wobbly??

MunchMummy · 20/09/2010 18:11

We did this, 22 months between ours.

Bought DD1 a cheap toy stroller for her dolly. Wrapped it up, intended on giving it to her in hospital when she came to meet her new sister.

Ended up with an unexpected home delivery, so present was whipped out next morning for her. I think she was too young to realise it was from DD2, but certainly loved it and kept her amused whilst I was dealing with DD2.

crazykat · 20/09/2010 18:21

We did this when DS was born and will be doing it again when DD2 arrives. DD will get a new outfit for her doll and DS will get some toy cars, hopefully it will give them something to do when I'm busy feeding DD2.

The best bit of advice I had was that if your DD is coming to visit you in hospital, make sure you aren't holding the new baby when she gets there, or if she will be meeting the new baby at home get someone else to carry the baby in and you carry the present.

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TwoPeasOnePod · 20/09/2010 19:26

adair, thats exactly what I was worried about, the commercialisation of what should just be special on its own! im four days overdue now and arsey too
Good advice crazykat about not holding the baby when DD1 first sees us after the birth, i want to give her the usual hugs and kisses and then show her the baby, at three years shes already in the stage where they get easily jealous, so whatever makes it easier is a huge help.

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DiscoDaisy · 20/09/2010 19:32

We never got a present from the newborn to the big sisters or brother with any of our 4 who were born after number 1. Didn't even think of it to be honest.

goodlifemummy · 20/09/2010 19:38

I got lego when my youngest sister was born in 1979 - and I still remember it now, loved it! My DTD's will be getting lego (ha!) and a big sister t-shirt - they are 5 now

Poledra · 20/09/2010 19:42

Re holding the baby - my parents brought the two older DDs into hospital to meet DD3. DH got there before them and he was holding DD3, so they got cuddles from me then their daddy showed them their new sister. 'Twas very lovely, and I think DH liked being the one to do the introductions.

Habbibu · 20/09/2010 19:43

We got dd an Upsy Daisy doll she'd been quite coveting. By the time dh went to pick her up from friends after ds was born, she was v tired and grouchy, and he had to bribe her by telling her ds had a present for her. So here's me, in hosp, all excited about seeing my girl and showing her her wee brother, when stroppy madam marches in saying "where's my present?". Just as well we had one, though. She's not too bothered about it now, a year on, but thankfully she adores ds.

DetectivePotato · 20/09/2010 20:12

We are getting DS something from the baby. I am thinking of one of those 'laptops' for 3 year olds. He turns 3 9 days before my due date and it is something to keep him occupied in the hospital and at home if I'm feeding the baby.

We are also going to take him to the Build a Bear shop and let him pick a bear and outfit to give to his baby sister.

BreakDancingBadger · 20/09/2010 22:03

I remember when my little sister was born almost 30 yrs ago, I was only 2 and was so impressed she had got me a baby doll. Love that memory :o

SparklyJules · 20/09/2010 22:09

I think it's lovely to do that.

I never did it though . DD ended up outside delivery suite with DH on the night DS was born so she got to see him at an hour old and was frankly more interested in the mountain of toast and making the bed go up and down with the handset thingy

Grandparents made up for it by bringing her a doctor's kit and dressing up outfit that evening!

mungogerry · 21/09/2010 07:21

Hi - I have got 4 children, and each time we have gone and chosen a gift for the new baby from them - to aid bonding.

Likewise baby arrives with a gift for each of them. This is ALWAYS the thing their heart most desires, albeit maybe a Barbie puppy toy. This goes down so so well - baby is worshiped.

Leni75 · 21/09/2010 21:46

We just got our son a stihl chainsaw (toy one i might add) from his new baby sister...he LOVED it!!! it is super cool and makes all the noises and has a cord pull and chain goes round and everything, even has a spare chain and key to 'fix' it. This was because he was always trying to play with his Papa's real chainsaw, and this seemed a little safer.......h e threw it in the paddling pool 2 days later when he was having a strop about something (batteries out pronto and dried out in sun...all ok) then he chucked it back in a couple more days later, now chain doesn't go round and the noise when you start it with the cord doesn't work but it still makes the other noise...Anyway, he still loves it and plays with it all the time, and tells everyone proudly that 'Amelie' gave it to him....bless... best ?17 I ever spent!!

nunnie · 22/09/2010 09:59

I have got my DD a boy doll (as hers will be a brother).

nunnie · 22/09/2010 10:00

Ignore me, just seen she has too many dolls sorry.

dinkystinky · 22/09/2010 10:01

Yep - we did it with DS1 (he was 2.10) from DS2 - toy toaster and food for play picnics - and he loved it. We also went shopping with DS1 to get a toy for DS2 from him before the birth - a little zebra chewtoy/rattle - which he loved giving his little brother.

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