The newborn gift idea that brings the older sibling in
Updated 13 May 2026
When a baby arrives, the 2 to 5-year-old at home often gets pushed to one side. Rather than yet another plush toy for the newborn, give the older sibling their own personalised coloring book, with their photos and the very first ones of the baby. They take their place in the event, alongside the new arrival. A gift that takes the edge off jealousy rather than feeding it.
A few examples that work for this case
The first meeting between older sibling and newborn: the page they'll want to colour first.
The older sibling recognises themselves as a baby: the key to bringing them into the new arrival.
Our tip for a new baby
Mix the older sibling's baby photos, recent ones of them, and the first photos of the newborn. The album becomes a quiet little story: "you were that baby, and now your little brother or sister is too". The 6-photo format is plenty for this kind of gift.
Recommended format
12-page book, €29.99
A format that fits the older sibling's age (often 2 to 5) so they can colour without getting discouraged.
How we make your book
Designed in France, printed on demand by our print partner, close to your delivery address. Square 21.6 cm format, 90 g/m² uncoated inner paper that holds pencils and water-based markers well, hardcover on the 12 and 24-photo formats (stapled on the 6-photo format).
Frequently asked questions
The older sibling is under 3. Can they really colour?
They can scribble, which is exactly what's expected at that age. The album still works as a keepsake that grows with them.
Can we give it before the baby is born?
Yes, but you'll have to work with the photos you have (very sharp ultrasounds, photos of the older sibling). Most families prefer to wait for the first photos of the baby.
Our personalized books made from your photos
Three ways to turn your family photos into an activity book, from free coloring to guided play.
- Personalized coloring book
Each photo becomes a color keepsake page and the same scene to color freely.
- Personalized color by number
Your photos as numbered zones with a color legend: guided coloring, true to the memory.
- Personalized dot to dot
The drawing of your photo appears as you connect the numbers, then gets colored in.
Ready to create your book?
Designed in France, checked page by page before printing.
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