Big sister gifts have been on my mind a lot lately. With baby #2 coming any day now, I want to give my older daughter a little something special, to let her know that she’s in my heart during this busy time. Plus, with all the tiny and cute baby things coming in the house these days, I want to emphasize my preschooler’s “big girl” status with stuff that is decidedly not for babies.
Whether it’s something that speaks to her specific interests, celebrates her new big sister status, serves as a milestone gift, or is strictly pretty, the best big sister gifts will make her feel as amazing as she is. We also plan to have baby sister be the one to “give” the gift to our older daughter in the hospital, so she feels the love from her new sibling right away. From toys to accessories, and a few “mommy-and-me” matching sets, here’s my roundup of unique big sister gifts she’ll love.
Big Sister Gifts She'll Love
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Custom Doll
A doll is a classic big sister gift, as it lets her flex her just-like-mommy skills and proves a great practice tool for gently handling Baby. I especially love these personalized ones from Etsy, which you can have made to match her hair and skin color, and even enhanced with her name.
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Big Sister Cup
Functional and pretty? That sounds like a winning big sister gift to me. Custom made drink tumblers like this one from Etsy keep her hydrated as you're busy with the baby, while showing off her big-sis status to the world.
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Big Sister Bracelet
We got one of these for our daughter as a big sister gift the day we told her about the baby. I love the customization options, including adding her name or changing the colors. These bracelets make an affordable handmade gift she'll love wearing. You can also order a set, as shown.
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Tee that Says it All
Let her rock her big sister status proudly with this cool shirt. Professionally screen-printed on a super-soft raglan, this Gigi and Max Big Sister tee also coordinates perfectly with their Little Sister (or brother!) ensembles. -
Mother-Daughter Earrings
She'll love to get something special that only you two have together. Even if her ears aren't pierced, matching mommy-and-me earrings are the perfect big sister gift. These are customizable so you can do clip-on or post!
Buy It: My Kookie Jar
Price: $10.99
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Journal
If she can write, this is a great moment to gift her with a journal. Putting down feelings is important at any time of change, and this big sister gift will let her know you respect her right to do so. If your daughter doesn't write yet, a notebook and new coloring stuff is a great alternative.Buy It: Barnes & Noble
Price: $9.95
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Play Makeup
My little girl loves playing "Mommy" and makeup is a key part of the game. Mess-free play makeup emphasizes her big-girl status and proves a fun distraction when you're busy with the baby.
Buy It: Atta Babe Shop
Price: $28
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Quiet Activity
I'm obsessed with these handmade "Trace-n-Erase" chalkboards that are both learning tools and gorgeous heirloom pieces. Pick among letters, numbers, shapes, or a personalized design with her name. These boards create a quiet activity for her to enjoy while you're tending to the baby and a sense of pride as she learns.Buy It: Chalk Full of Design
Price: $28
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Scooter
If she doesn't have one yet, now is a good moment for a scooter. Keeping with the theme of all things big sister, she can scoot around and show off for you and her baby sibling. Also, her scooter will help with balance while keeping her occupied.
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Ride-On Car
Also in the vein of things for big girls only, a motorized ride-on car will absolutely blow her away. This might be the most epic big sister gift ever, and you can control it with the included remote.
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Barbie Doll & Car
This is the big sister gift we have planned for our little girl, as she doesn't yet own any Barbies. It's a classic childhood staple, and something she's been wanting for a while. Plus, it's the start of a collection we can add onto in time.
Photo: Amazon
