We are visiting a friend really soon who just had her second child. She has a 15 year old daughter and we would like to bring her something as a "big sister" gift. Any ideas would be great!
Thank you for all the ideas. I ended up getting her a nice picture frame for her and her new sister, along with a keepsake box for her special things.
I wouldn't, to be honest. I would congratulate her and make some fuss over her personally so that she doesn't feel left out but I would not bring her a gift. Well... maybe let her know that you might be willing to take a night or two of her babysitting duties like on prom night or something. ;-)
How very thoughtful! I had a similar situation there is 13 years difference between my daughters. I gave my older daughter a "sister" charm for her bracelet, she loved it. You could also think about a ring with both birthstones. If you don't want to be that personal, maybe a gift card to a favorite restaurant or shopping venue. You could always do a manicure gift card. Another thing I just thought of is a pretty sisters picture frame. My daughter had a few of those she loved in her room.
Blessings!
L.
I was that teenager once as my youngest brother was born when I was in my teens. What would I have liked? A night out away from all the ruckus of the baby that just flipped the house upside down! Hahaha! No...but really....maybe two movie tickets and a gift card to a local restaurant so she can have a nice night out with a friend or maybe her boyfriend if she has one. Teens love to go to the movies and also love to eat out with their friends. I would have dropped over if anyone gave me a gift when my brothers were born, especially the youngest one! OMG! All I got was ignored or asked if I was going to be the new live-in babysitter because I was the oldest and the only girl! To me, it is a wonderful gesture that you are thinking of this young lady. She may be fifteen but make no mistake that this little baby will bring about great change and shifts in her household. I'm not saying this in a bad way but it is a fact that things will be very different now with a teenager and a new baby in the house. The dynamic has changed. I think it's great that you would stop a moment and think of this young lady and acknowledge her as well as the new baby. She would never expect that....and that is what makes the gesture so great in my eyes!
Skullcandy headsets in case the baby cries a lot :) http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-S5URDZ-212-Uprock-Athlet...
Does she have an iPhone/ipad? If so an iTunes gift card would be a hit.
Magazine subscription?
You are thoughtful but I would think a 15 yr old would not have expectations of a gift for big sister. This age difference probably has big sis pretty disengaged with the exception of a new baby in the house being a reminder of birth control!!
Most 15 yr olds love ITunes gift cards or you could go more sentimental with a bracelet but again, most 15 yr olds are at the age where they are picky about jewelry, etc.
I do think it is very sweet and thoughtful of you to think of the big sis.
Depends on what she might like. My SD was 14 when DD was born and in retrospect might've appreciated ear plugs (or new ear buds so she could listen to music instead). Later I made the kids shirts that said things like "Best big sister in the whole world, and I have pretty hair" which was a saying SD came up with. So only go cute if the girl would appreciate it. She might just want some itunes.
I've never understood the concept of bringing a gift for siblings when a baby is born.
"Baby" gifts aren't for the baby so much as for the parents anyway - one less thing they have to spend money on. It's not as though the baby is aware that s/he has received a gift, or even what a gift is.
How sweet of you! I agree - movie tickets and a gift card for dinner for the girl and a friend might be a fine gift. If that doesn't work for you, think about an iTunes or Amazon gift card. Add a note from you, saying that you're so glad that the new baby gets a big sister as fine as she is.
I agree with MegantheMom - a gift is a great idea, and of course it should be a "grown up" gift.
I love MtM's suggestions of a movie theater gift card, etc. She is 15 - still a child, but a teenager seeking independence (and she does not need to be bogged down every waking moment with the new baby).
It is great to show her that you are thinking of her.
You have to find out what she likes. There is no way of knowing what every 15 year old girl would like. Otherwise, get her a gift card to the ice cream shop.
