A Gift Tip for a Big Brother or Sister of a Newborn

On April 2, I posted about a great idea my colleague gave me to give a gift to my son from his baby brother each time he comes to visit me at the hospital after I give birth.  I finally got him three items I am happy with. I think he will have fun with them and they will be easy to keep as keepsakes and always remember that his baby brother brought him something when he was born.

He loves to throw things so I am hoping he will enjoy this flying disk by Melissa & Doug.  I bought it from Chapters/Indigo.

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He loves hugging stuffed animals so we couldn't resist getting him this super, and I mean, super soft Jelly Cat Bunny. I also fell in love with the colour.  For those who know me well know I have a deep obsession with the colour grey.  We purchased this from Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's in Ottawa.  I love the gift wrapping service they offer.  

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Another thing my son loves is anything that makes music or sounds so these fun looking castanets are perfect...they will not be quiet at the hospital but they will be fun for him.  I bought these at Kiddy Town in Ottawa.

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The gift bags were ready to go, along with my hospital bags.  I am happy to report the gifts were a hit with my son and continue to be.

A Gift Tip for a Big Brother or Sister of a Newborn

A colleague at work gave me a tip a while back.  She said, to help my son get acquainted with the idea of having a baby brother I should considering giving him a small gift from his newborn sibling every day he comes to visit at the hospital.  I questioned how this would work as my son is so young and may not understand, she said that as he gets older to continue reminding him the gifts were from his baby sibling;  Brilliant and so sweet!

I saw this today and I am considering getting something like it. Thought it was cute and would make him feel proud to be the Big Brother!

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This is cute too for a little girl.

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As I find more ideas of gifts to give him at the hospital, I will post about them.

Why didn't anyone tell me about Old Navy's Maternity Line?

With spring just around the corner, last week I felt I needed a fresh change in wardrobe.  All the colours of this season's Spring fashion were making me feel like a girl in a candy store.  Plus I have made it this far in my pregnancy without needing much maternity wear, but now that I am in my third trimester, I need more options that actually fit....So last week I spent hours shopping online desperately for inexpensive and trendy items to finish off my third trimester.  My search wasn't too successful, especially for work clothing but somehow today, I figured out that Old Navy has a maternity line.  I guess I never knew about it because unfortunately it is only available in the U.S.

Other than the fabulous comfortable clothing, what really stood out to me is their "Hospital Bag Checklist" category.  I think it is a wonderful category if you are thinking of buying a gift for a special pregnant lady and her family, your daughter, sister, grand-daughter, niece, best friend...If it was me, I would so very much appreciate it...one less thing to worry about!

This is what I would like in my bag...

For me

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For daddy

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For baby

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Check...check....check!