2nd baby gifts

[Cassius2]

something special that's just for them IYKWIM. so much will be shared and we have asked ppl to do a combined gift (if they want) for our baby shower to get this bubba a 'special' blanket. DD got one from a dear friend at her naming ceremony and she loves it and i want to keep it just for her and so thought that it would be nice if DD2 could also have her very 'own' special blanket.

[studymum]

I agree with the keepsakes, or maybe a special little outfit.

I didn't have a shower or sprinkle for my second, but she also didn't get many gifts when she was born. I look at the stuff DD1 got and what DD2 didnt get and there is a huge difference. In the end I felt bad and went and bought a heap of special little albums/frames etc.

Another idea is money towards a second car seat, maybe from a group of people.

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

I agree with little keepsakes, something JUST FOR HIM, if he is having his own room maybe a nice name plaque?
I found that even though we had sheets etc for DD1 i really wanted a blanket just for DD2, i wanted to be able to keep 1 or 2 of their blankets for them for later on.
A towel or blanket with his name on it?
A 'brotherly love' photo frame (or 2, 1 each)? Everywhere was sold out of sisterly love ones when i had DD2 and i would have really liked a frame each for the girls with a picture of their first meeting... i am still on the lookout but might make something myself.

I know it's not a given but i think sometimes it's nice to get the other child a little something aswell, maybe a little toy car... depending on the older childs age they can get a bit funny about all the attention on mum and presents for bub so even the phot frame works well.

[minimatron]

I am having my 3rd girl soon... am hoping that instead of more clothes, I will get some nappies, wipes, toiletries/creams or something keep sake. I love the blankets/towels with their name and d.o.b on it. Or a teddy that is theirs. DD2 and DD3 will be the same season babies... so I have loads and loads of clothes for dd3 when she comes. Oh yeah and nothing big thats already around the house!

[Lily Dust]

Thanks so much everyone for your great ideas! Think we might go with a nice keepsake and a 'nappy cake' filled with baby essentials. I also like the embroidered towel or blanket. Definately getting a little gift for the new big brother Appreciate everyones help, I didnt want to get them something that was of no point.