Gift giving can be daunting because you want to find the perfect gift. When deciding on a gift for either a big sister or little brother, keep the recipient in mind, remember the things they tend want to buy for themselves, think about what they have in their bedroom and think of what you have seen them play with recently. These steps will help you come up with some great gift ideas for a big sister or a little brother.
Toiletries
Makeup, lotions, perfumes and hair products are all good gifts for big sisters. Many older sisters like to dress up and feel even older, so hygiene and makeup products can make great gifts. Older sisters may enjoy putting on makeup and dressing up like an adult. Also, older sisters may enjoy playing a makeup artist and using a model to apply their makeup, perfumes and lotions. When buying this type of product it may be appropriate to ask the girl's parents if it is an acceptable gift.
Sporting Equipment
Many younger brothers tend to enjoy physical activity and sports. Sporting equipment can be an appropriate gift idea. Younger brothers can be given a set of various sports balls such as a basketball, soccer ball and baseball. You also can give the gift of a whole set of equipment such as a golf bag with a set of golf clubs and balls or a baseball bat, glove and balls. Sports equipment can help promote exercise and physical activity.
Books
Books are gifts that are ideal for older sisters and younger brothers. Consider topics that either a brother or sister might enjoy; you can find books organized for their specific age groups. Books promote learning, insight and creativity, which can build confidence and self-esteem in children. Reading about new topics can help promote the creation of memory, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Interactive Gift
Disney Family Fun.com suggests placing a $10 or $20 bill in a small box that is well taped, then place the small box into a larger box and wrap it. Pass around the gift to all the children and everyone will have a turn to try and to open it. You will use a dice roll to determine each child's turn.The number needed on the dice roll is decided by you before the game begins. For instance, if you choose the number "4," then, every time a "4" is rolled the present switches hands and the next child gets to try and open the gift. The first person to roll the number "4" on the dice will start unwrapping the gift with oven mitts on their hands, while the other sibling(s) roll the dice until someone gets the magic number to begin unwrapping. This will continue until someone is able to fully unwrap the present during her turn. This can be a fun and competitive gift-giving experience for older sisters and younger brothers.
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