Best Gifts for a New Big Sibling
Celebrate a new big brother or sister-to-be with a thoughtful big sibling gift.
Getting promoted to big sibling is kind of a big deal. It also comes with a lot of feelings since sharing your favorite people with a new (very needy and very tiny) person can be hard to do.
As you nest for baby, you’ll want to prepare your toddler for the big change ahead. Get them involved in setting up the nursery, have plenty of conversations to get them familiar and read books about siblings and babies. Giving them their own baby doll is also a great idea, so they can join in on caretaking activities alongside you. And gifting your toddler something “from” the baby is a sweet gesture that can help make them feel special too (in the midst of all the excitement surrounding the newest addition).
Whether you’re shopping for your own toddler or someone else you know and love, we gathered a list of our favorite gifts for new big siblings to spark inspiration.
Babylist’s Top Picks for Best New Sibling Gifts
Best Books for New Big Siblings
These stories will get your little one excited about their new role and also reassure them that there’s more than enough love to go around.
Best Toys for New Big Siblings
From toys and crafts to storytime, these gifts will keep your first baby occupied while you tend to your newest addition.
Briana Engelbrecht
Assistant Editor
Briana Engelbrecht is the Assistant Editor at Babylist, where she brings her passion for early childhood development and experience as a mom of two to Babylist articles and product guides. A former preschool teacher, she loves children’s picture books, cats, plants and making things.
