When buying presents for friends kids, do you get a little something for their sibling too ???

[nutcracker]

I am going to visit a friend tommorow and as it was hers and her Dd2's birthdays in March and April, i will be taking their presies.
Thing is i feel a bit gulty that i haven't got anything for her other Dd too. I've never done it before because i usually try and make sure they get their pressies on their birthday, therfore the other dd knows why they are getting it IYKWIM

I personally don't expect people to get anything for my kids if it isn't their birthday, and i don't buy for my other kids when their sibling has a birthday either.

Just thought she might feel a bit left out, with her mom and her sister opening stuff, although my kids won't be opening anything and I am taking sweets for everyone (and a big chocloate trifle for me and my friend)

What do you think ???

How old is the non-birthday girl nutty? Is she old enough to understand it's not her turn this time?

If not could you just take her a little something - a comic, maybe, wrapped up? (One with a free gift would be good!)

She is 6 Jan. Thing is, if i get her a comic my Dd's will want one too.

If i'm honest then i really don't think I should get her anything as we were always told that you got pressies on your birthday and not anyone elses. My kids understand this as i've told them many times.
Have a feeling though that my friend buys her Dd's something.

Hi Nutty

I'm not into this buying stuff for siblings tbh. Whats wrong with watching someone else get presents?

Yes it may be hard when you're young , but it teaches you to be happy for other people, and teaches you that the world does not revolve around you.

Personally I wouldn't get anything.THe sweets and trifle is a lovely gesture and they will get some of that.

P.s thanks very much for the book!!!!!

Oh, I agree, I think 6 is old enough not to get one - I was thinking maybe she was 2 or 3.

(My DDs' birthdays are 3 years and 4 days apart, and when DD2 was little I always gave her something to open on DD1's birthday, which comes first.)

Enjoy your trifle!

Yeah i agree, just wanted backing up really, thanks

Cuppy - It arrived o.k then, good.

Yes, 6 is old enough to understand it's not their birthday, though I assume you did or will send the 6yr old something on her birthday?

I don't buy for siblings anymore - used to but it never was reciprocated. Also 6 is old enough to understand that they'll get their turn another time.

Personally, I wouldn't buy for siblings. My kids go to so many parties that it would cost a fortune to buy for all the other kids in their families. Also think that 6 is old enough to appreciate this.