It can also be helpful to consider a gift that encourages your child to connect with their new sibling, according to Pareen Thakral, MD, a pediatrician in Houston, Texas. “A toy they can eventually share with the new baby can help create positive associations and foster excitement about their new sibling,” she points out. No sibling gift will make the transition of welcoming another child into the family seamless, which is why Thakral recommends having patience and open communication during this transition. “Make space for your child’s feelings and celebrate small milestones along the way,” she says.
