Big Brother & Big Sister Gift Ideas

It feels all too real that I am in the final month before this baby joins our family! I've been washing all the tiny newborn clothes, folding swaddle blankets, prepping the car seat, closing out my baby registry, etc. and with each thing I check off the list, I feel more and more ready for this baby to come. One special thing on that list has been putting together gifts from the baby to Liam and Lyla. I did this for Liam when Lyla was born and it really eased that transition the day we brought her home from the hospital. My hope is that it helps them know their new baby sibling loves them and that we do too, know matter how much time is required to devote to this new baby, they are still so special to us.    

From the moment I saw this "sissy" sweatshirt I knew Lyla would love it! It's one of her favorite colors and will be perfect to wear as she tells everyone she knows that she is a big sister now! I've had a much harder time finding a "big bro" sweatshirt so I found a plain blue one and with the help of a friend, plan to try ironing on some vinyl lettering so he has one too! I'm going to leave them behind with some treats while we are away at the hospital so they can wear them when they meet their new sibling. 

  

Lyla's gift from the baby is a matching baby doll carrier to the one I have (can't wait to twin!) and a new soft dolly to carry around in it. I chose the pink one to hopefully lighten the disappointment she may feel for a moment if she finds out she had a little brother instead of a sister that she is hoping for. haha 

Liam's gift is everything he loves too ... a camo fanny pack to carry around his treasures (or stuffed animals) in, and the cutest snow dragon!

I'm excited to see their faces when they open them and even more excited to write the name on the gift tag of who they are from. ;)

Other big brother and big sister gift ideas I've done in the past are these adorable books that teach them all about being a big helper. This camera to take their own videos and pictures of the new baby is a huge hit at our house too and comes in both pink and blue. You can also never go wrong with activities to entertain them while you spend 24/7 nursing like these Melissa and Doug reusable sticker books which are a favorite at our house.