Wondering about git-giving for young children?...?

Question

My nephew is turning 3 in a month, while his brother is a little bit over 4. I was wondering if I'm doing this right? On their birthdays, I get the birthday boy a big gift, and still buy a little something for the other so he doesn't feel left out... they are still quite young so...

Also, what would be appropriate for a 3 yr old? They have loads of toys already, and I don't think a 3 yr old really wants to have some clothes on his b-day... So I was thinking some giant colouring book, new markers and crayons, and maybe something else? Would that be a good gift for a 1 yr old?

Answer 1

i think that when its a childs bday you should only buy a gift for that child. that is how i have always done it , but all families are different. just remember as they get older and understand they will expect you to always do that even when its not there bday. when you buy for one you have to buy for the other.       i htink that coloring books and things of that natureare good for a 3 yr old. my 2 yr old especially loves finger paint.   good luck

Answer 2

Why not ask the child or his parent what he needs?  As a parent of a 2 yr old and a 3 yr old, I very much appreciate it when people ask what they should get the boys, so that it will be played with or used.  I don't know how many noisy toys we have taken back to the store or given away because they are so annoying!  Quiet toys like cars or blocks are always good.    Stuff that has TONS of pieces or that can potentially make a huge mess should be avoided at this age (unless the child's parent is ok with it).  

Honestly, my kids like new clothes...especially if they have spongebob or some other character they like on it.  Since my oldest is now potty trained, he likes getting new underwear with characters on them too, or even ones like his dad's (the boxer briefs, lol).  Of course, make sure you get the correct size!  

One year olds like blocks too, stuffed animals to hug on and even those larger cushioned cars that honk.  Again, you should feel free to ask the parent what the child would like...nobody knows the child better than the parent at these ages!

My family has also given the boys money to be put into their savings and education accounts (along with small toys) or savings bonds.  Of course, it might not be fun to get cash at this age, they'll appreciate it much more down the road.

Answer 3

Don't get the siblings gifts on the the other kid's birthday. Every kid needs to know that they have their own special day on their birthday. They might feel left out and they should, it isn't their birthday but their day will come.

Keep the gifts modest - books, craft or art stuff, projects...since you don't live there avoid toys that make a ton of noise! Nothing drives me more nuts than when a family member swoops in and gives some incredibly annoying loud toy then leaves and I have to deal with it - and secretly remove the batteries when nobody is looking.

Answer 4

ther aint nothing wrong with a gift for the other child i have two girls and a nice thats 3  mine are 1 and 2 so i do it all the time  and  id go for colouring book

Answer 5

Gallop - its a book.

Answer 6

Crayons and some electronic cars on remote wud be good gift

Try to give something in electronic that will be more strange to him and he will like playing with it

Answer 7

Books! I always say to get them books. Mine already have plenty of toys, so that's what they need.