Cool Gift Ideas for Big Brothers
When welcoming a new baby into the family, make sure your other children feel secure and loved. Have a gift ready for the big brother at the hospital to make sure he does not feel left out. These suggested gifts let your little boy know that he now has a very important role.
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Books
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There are a number of books available that describe being a big brother and what he can look forward to when his new sibling comes home, such as "I'm Going to Be a Big Brother," by Brenda Bercun or "I Used to Be the Baby," by Robin Ballard.
Clothing
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Cute T-shirts and hats with slogans such as "I'm the Big Brother" help your son proudly display his new status. You can also get a matching set or shirts or hats for your children that say, "I'm the Big Brother" and "I'm the Little Brother/Sister."
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Keepsake Books
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Encourage your older son to record his experiences during the pregnancy and thoughts on being a big brother. This is also something he can share with his baby brother or sister later on. Keepsake books have sections to fill out and places to put photos, letters, and other items that represent his experiences.
Photos
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Photo albums labeled "I'm the Big Brother" are where your son can keep his favorite pictures and memories of life with the new baby. Be sure to pictures of the family during the pregnancy, too. Pick a cute picture frame for the new big brother to put his favorite picture of himself and his new sibling in, and allow him to choose where to display it.
Gift Sets
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Create last memories with a gift set. Make your own, coordinate purchases with friends or family, or buy a pre-assembled set. A kit to make personalized shirts for himself and his new sibling is a good choice for an older child. If your child will be at the hospital, have a small activity set for him, filled with small toys, crayons, chalk or coloring books, to make the long wait more bearable.
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