Present for DS1 (18m) from DC2? Or something else?

[ImpYCelyn]

I keep reading on here that giving a present from the baby can help with jealousy etc. But I'm really at a loss with an idea for DS.

I'd quite like it if it was something that he'll keep for a while, like a teddy or something, but he doesn't need another cuddly toy. He doesn't need more books. He's got quite a few toys already. It's not so much that I object to buying him something he doesn't need, but more that I wish I could think of something he doesn't have that he would like.

So is there anything you can think of that an 18mo would love to have? Do you think it matters if it turns out to be something he only plays with for a certain stage, rather than something lasting?

I know I'm putting too much thought into this... I've just lost all ability to be rational and make decisions :(

Thanks for any advice!

When dd was born, she bought ds who was 20months a box of duplo. He could play with it in the hospital and was something I could help him play ith whil I was feeding her. Now, 2 years on both play with it quite happily.

Duplo is a great idea! And I like the playing together potential. Thanks :)

DS1 was 21 months and he also got duplo and a big brother t-shirt.

DS2 bought DS1 this - DS1 was absolutely obsessed with Thomas at the time so it was the perfect present

I didn't really give much thought about how much he would play with it etc - it was something that was ideal for him at the time.

The point is to get something the child absolutely wants, so will associate getting something really great from the baby. so even of it's something completely useless and over priced (obv not too mad), but has the wow factor,it will do the job. You can get toys to play with anytime

I get that mince - but at the moment he's almost 17 months and I don't think he wants anything. He's never tried to get a toy in a shop or anything. And the person that goes out most with him is my mum and she buys stuff for him as he sees it, even though I've asked her to just let me know because the little play tent from ikea would have been perfect grr

So I'm trying to guess, because I cannot think of a single thing that he'd be desperate for.

He doesn't really have little friends, so hasn't seen any of their toys; he doesn't watch much TV/DVDs (he's just not that interested) so isn't into Thomas or anything. I suppose I could just let him loose in ELC and see if anything grabs his fancy.

Actually, I'm sure he would probably love another toy dog.

Thanks again :)

I got DS (19m at the time) a little pack of cars. I'm not sure in all honestly if any of the 'look what your new baby sister got you' stuff even registered as I think in retrospect he was a bit young and overwhelmed, and I agree, too young to want anything or even really get presents. But within a couple of months, he didn't even remember a time without her so I don't think it probably mattered! Good luck!