25 Best Big Sister Gifts for Kids Welcoming a New Sibling

Big sisters will be wowed to see their name and the baby's name enshrined in this book — it'll feel like it's made just for them. The rhyming story describes how the siblings will have lifelong adventures together, and it comes with a "Super Incredible Big Sister" award that can be worn around the house. There's also a paperback version, or a separate version for twins.

In terms of gift bundles, this is the ultimate. The three-piece set comes with a toddler-size "big sister" crown, a I Hereby Crown You Big Sister storybook and a soft doll that's wearing the same crown. It's perfect for anyone going through a princess phase. Ages 3+

Oftentimes when a new baby enters the house, a big sister wants a baby of their own to take care of. This 14" baby, from famed doll makers Madame Alexander, has a soft body with a molded head and eyes that really open and close. It also comes wearing a sweet koala outfit, though you can find it in other outfits/skin tones. Ages 1+

She'll be proud to show off her big-sister status in this sweater, which has preppy, big-kid, varsity-style letters. And, paired with the matching Lil' Sis bodysuit, they'll look great in those first family photos.

This book is told from the point of view of a big sister, so it starts with an empathetic framework. It acknowledges that babies can be messy and chaotic, but reminds kids that they were once babies, too, and they have a lot to share with their new siblings. Ages 4+

Pro-tip: The second season of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood starts with a story arc about Daniel getting a new little sister, Baby Margaret. (It's all on Prime Video, too, though it's labeled as "Season 5" there.) You can prime them by watching Daniel learn he's going to be a big brother, prep the baby's room, meet the baby for the first time and see how his relationships change because of the baby's arrival. Then, you can gift the big sister a Baby Margaret plush of her own. Ages 18 months+

She's not just going to be a big sister — she's going to be the best one ever. No better way to show it than with this shirt, which comes in sizes 1T to 5T.

Kids are going to want to imitate what the adults to when it comes to taking care of a baby. If she already has her own baby doll, she can pretend to feed it, take it on walks and put it down for naps with this doll accessory set. It's sized for 14" dolls, and Good Housekeeping Institute testers say it really inspired their kids' pretend play, which is why it won a Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award. Ages 2+

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When it comes to kid gifts, stuffed animals are always a welcome delight. This bear is 12 inches tall and proudly wears an "I'm the Big Sister" shirt, which the child in your life can match. Ages 1+

For older kids, this necklace has a design with two joined circles, representing a link that can never be broken. When she wears it, she'll know the meaning even if it doesn't spell out "big sister" in letters.

The family match shows that, as a family, you're all one unit and all on the same team. (Plus, it looks great in photos.) For a cozy matching style, Hanna Andersson offers PJs in sizes baby through adult, so everyone can get in on the action. This style is in their signature organic cotton, but you can also get fun matching prints – like ducks or boho rainbows — in their new, lighter weight Tencel fabric that has a bit more stretch to it.

If there's a pair out there that represents total #SisterGoals, it's Bluey and Bingo. Help her realize she's gaining a Bingo with this pair of plush pups. Then, she'll see how she and her sis are a package deal. Ages 3+

There's nothing groovier than being a big sister, and this matching set, with its psychedelic font, proves it. The colors coordinate even though they're slightly different, which shows how sibling scan be similar but still unique.

Siblings come with lots of changes, and this bundle is designed to help kids with all the social-emotional skills they need to weather that change. It comes with a book called Your Love Stays the Same, a fox "snuggler" for kids to cuddle and tell their troubles to, and an affirmation card that says, "When something is new, I can get through." Ages 0+

For older kids — NB: the small beads can be choking hazards — everything looks better as a bracelet. If they want to turn being a big sister into the next Taylor Swift-style jewelry fad, this bracelet is it. It comes in several color palettes, too.

Another way kids can role-play how they're feeling about the new makeup of their family is by using a dollhouse, along with a dollhouse family that might approximate the look of their own. This dollhouse has six rooms to inspired open-ended, pretend play, all made of durable wood. Ages 3+

Everyone wants to match with Mama, and, with this affordable Mommy & Me (and Me) outfit, everyone can! (Note: Pants and shoes not included.) Since everyone can find a shirt in their size, no one has a reason to feel jealous — except everyone you pass on the street.

When it comes to tricky emotional situations, nobody handled them better than writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal. This has short rhyming text, so it's good for the littler ones. Ages 2+

This fox family is small, which makes them easy to take on the go — they even have their own suitcase that they can travel in. One fox has a "big sister" shirt and the other is a baby in a swaddle, so they can be stand-ins for the new sibling duo. There's a sweet poem on the back of the suitcase about the importance of being a good big sister, too. Ages 3+

Other play sets let them feed a baby doll, carry a baby doll and put a baby doll to bed. This one makes sure no one skips an important step: Giving a baby doll a bath! Everything in this set is soft and plush, which makes it great for younger toddlers, and it comes with a tub with ribbon water, a ducky, a shampoo bottle and doll-sized robe. It was made for Manhattan Toy's Baby Stella soft dolls, but can probably be used on most dolls in the 12" to 14" range. Ages 1+