When a new baby arrives, everything shifts.

There’s excitement, attention, visitors, gifts… all centered around the newest (and tiniest) member of the family.

And right beside them is someone else having a big moment too:
a brand new big brother or big sister.

At Our Green House, we always say, " Don’t forget them.”

Because this is a big transition, and a small gesture can make it feel really special. That is exactly why big sister gifts and big brother gifts can mean so much during this season.

A New Role (And It’s a Big One)

Becoming a big sibling is exciting… but it can also feel a little overwhelming.

Suddenly:

• They’re sharing attention
• Routines are changing
• Everything feels different

A small gift helps them feel:

• included
• noticed
• important

Not just “the older one”, but part of the moment.

That’s why thoughtful big sister gift ideas and big brother gift ideas can go such a long way. They help make this new role feel exciting rather than uncertain.

A Little Gift Just for Them

It doesn’t need to be big.

In fact, the best gifts for big sister or a sweet gift for big brother are usually simple and thoughtful.

Some ideas we love:

• a soft stuffed animal
• a small gift basket or gift box
• something they can call their own

It’s really about the feeling:
this is for you.

Whether you’re choosing a new big brother gift or a gift for new big sister, the goal is the same: helping them feel seen during a moment when so much attention is going somewhere else.

The “Big Job” Basket (One of Our Favorites)

We love putting together gifts that celebrate their new role.

Think of it as a “big job” basket, because it is.

You can include:

• a sweet book about becoming a big sibling
• coloring activities or crayons
• playdough
• stickers

Things that:

• keep them busy during those early newborn days
• give them something fun to focus on
• and make them feel like this moment is theirs too

A thoughtful big sister gift basket or sibling gift box works especially well here, because it brings together little comforts and activities in one place.

A Thoughtful Idea We Love (From One of You)

One of our customers shared something we thought was so special.

She sent a baby gift basket…
but wrote in the note that it was from the big sibling to the baby.

Such a simple shift, but it changes everything.

Suddenly, the sibling isn’t just watching the gifts happen.

• They’re part of it.
• They have a role.
• A moment.
• Something to give.

And that feeling sticks.

Keep It Simple, Keep It Kind

This isn’t about making things perfect.

It’s just about recognizing that this is a big change for them too.

A small, thoughtful gift says:

• “We see you”
• “This matters”
• “You’re part of this.”

And that’s what they’ll remember.

The Bottom Line

Welcoming a new baby is a beautiful moment.

But remembering the big brother or big sister, that’s what makes it feel complete.

A small gift, a simple gesture, a little bit of attention…
…it goes a long way.

Shop Big Brother and Big Sister Gifts

Explore our collection of big brother and big sister gift baskets and boxes, designed to help siblings feel included, celebrated, and excited for their new role.