Unique Baby Gifts for a Second Child

Baby gifts for a second child can be a matter of “What do you give the child that has everything?” since parents already own the necessities. If the first baby has graduated from his crib, the second child will use that. Clothing is often re-useable. So are toys.

Unique baby gifts for a second child can take some thought, but that’s where imagination helps. It helps, too, if you have knowledge of the first child. Ask yourself a few questions before you shop for unique baby gifts for a second child.

For example: How old is the first child? Do the parents still need to use, for the first child, baby equipment that will be necessary for the second child? For example, a stroller. If the first child still needs a stroller for shopping and walks in the park, a good baby gift for a second child might be a “twin stroller” that allows both children to ride together. Some strollers align seats one behind the other. A better choice is a stroller that lets children ride side by side or facing one another.

Unique Baby Gifts that Include a First Child

Unique baby gifts for a second child should include the first child. Sibling rivalry can be hard to handle. If you include the first child in a baby gift for the second child, you will help him or her feel included. You will also help the new mother continue to show love to her first-born.

The twin stroller mentioned above is a way to do this with a larger gift. Smaller baby gifts can do the same thing.

These unique baby gifts for a second child include the first child.

1. Diaper Cake: One of the unique baby gifts for a second child we found when we went looking is a beautiful 4-tier diaper cake. The “cake” is made of approximately 70 newborn-size disposable diapers bound into place with pretty ribbons. Fastened to the cake were baby bath products, burp cloths, and baby slippers.

For the first child, this baby gift featured a “Baby Gund” Plush Teddy Bear climbing the cake. What little boy or girl wouldn’t be happy to let the new baby have the diapers and soap while he or she hugs a new teddy bear?!

2. First Photo Set: Another unique baby gift can be created by putting together a combination of gifts to make a first photo album. Choose a pretty disposable camera such as those sold at wedding favor websites. Add a mini baby photo album and a small picture frame.

For the first child, this baby gift can include a toy camera so he or she also can “take pictures” of baby. If the child is old enough, include a child’s disposable camera or inexpensive child’s digital camera, and involve the child in filling the baby gift photo album.

3. Personal Touch: At CafePress on the Internet, you can create your own truly unique baby gifts for a second child – and include the first child. You can order twin teddy bears wearing bibs. Make one bib read, “I’m the big brother (sister)” and the other read, “I’m the little sister (brother)” Or create matching tee shirts in appropriate sizes, with similar captions. Add graphics or photos easily. You could put a photo of the first child on a tee shirt for him or her, with the caption, “Big Brother in Training.” CafePress lets you express yourself in a variety of unique baby gifts for a second child.

You don’t need to spend a great deal on baby gifts. The main thing is to think of the family to whom you are giving them, and give something that will be helpful, if not memorable.