If you’re shopping for siblings and want their gifts to match, but not be the same, this list of Great Matching Gifts For Siblings is perfect. There are toys, t-shirts, and more.
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When I’m shopping for siblings, I try to get them similar gifts so that they don’t fight. But I also don’t want to get them exactly the same thing because then they’ll fight over whose it is.
So, what I do is I start getting gifts that are similar, but not the same. Coordinated gifts, if you will.
So two race cars, but one is red and one is blue.
That way, they can play together, but if one gets misplaces, they know whose it was.
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Great Matching Gifts For Siblings
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Stomp Rocket Toys
One of my favorite toys to gift are Stomp Rocket toys. I can’t even tell you how many I’ve bought over the years. We have a set here too that I bring out every time our niece and nephews come to visit.
They’re toys — like rockets or racecars — that are put on a launch tube propelled when you jump on a compressed air filled bladder. It’s so much fun to watch the rockets fly.
These are great for siblings because they can take turns jumping and catching the rockets, making it perfect screen-free play.
Hallmark Itty Bitty Dolls
I absolutely love giving siblings Hallmark Itty Bitty Dolls as gifts when the siblings are really young. The Itty Bittys are really tiny, so they’re perfect for small hands.
Plus, there are so many of them, from cartoon characters to Noah’s ark, so you can find ones that your recipients will like.
Even better, you can find two that go together but aren’t the same, like Thing 1 and Thing 2 from Dr. Seuss’ Cat In The Hat. So they look like they go together, but really, you purchase them separately.
Sibling Shirts
I love when siblings have coordinated, but not matching, outfits. You want ones that go together if they wear them together but also different enough so they can stand on their own.
Like no “big brother” or “big sister” shirts because that just feels too random if the “youngest sibling” shirt is in the wash.
That’s why I’m obsessed with The Spunky Stork. There are a ton of different options like peanut butter and jelly, which are so cute. But, there are also a lot of standalone ideas that go together, like these Shello and Seas The Day patterns. They match if you see the siblings together, but they’re totally unique and can be worn alone.
Popper Toys
I love giving these popper toys out as gifts because they’re really fun — and because if I give them as gifts, that means I’m not chasing the six soft foam balls around my house. Someone else is.
What’s really good about them too is that there are so many different varieties. There are animals and sports and (as you can see above) holiday themes.
So you can definitely find ones that fit each sibling’s personality.
Personalized Books
We very often give books as gifts because we just love the idea of kids reading rather than playing with electronics. And personalized books are such good ideas. They literally put the child in the story.
If we’re getting a personalized book for one child, of course we have to get a personalized book for the sibling. They can read them together, but they each have their own story.
We make sure to purchase different books for each kid, but ones that are similar, like two adventure books or two educational books. You don’t want one sibling’s book to be “cooler” than the other.
Speaking of books, don’t forget to check out our list of gifts for young readers for more ideas.
Building Sets
I love giving hands-on toys as gifts rather than anything electronic. That’s why building toys are such a great idea.
You can purchase sets that are age appropriate for each sibling that are different, of course.
What’s great about them is the siblings can both sit together and build their toys. Plus, if one gets stuck on a part, the other sibling can help out. So they’ll be playing separately but together at the same time. Which is really nice.
Water Guns/Nerf Blasters
I’ve given so many water guns and nerf blasters as gifts, it’s unbelievable. Any time a set of siblings is old enough, that’s my gift for the year. I just think it’s so much fun for a pair of kids to play with together. It encourages them to run around, get some exercise, and have fun.
Plus, Nerf darts are really soft, so they don’t hurt if you get hit with them (which limits the crying from this past time).
Just be careful if you give these out and one sibling wants to play and the other doesn’t. That happened to me at Easter this year and I ended up having to play with water guns (which means getting squirted the entire time) with my 7-year-old nephew when I was so cold.
Remote Control Cars
Remote control cars are a really great gift idea, especially for siblings. They’ll be able to race each other, which is a great way to keep them occupied.
You can also give them an idea of making a track. One sibling can design it with obstacles and then the other sibling can try and drive and avoid the obstacles. Then, they can switch.
Or, you can set up the initial track and have them race each other around it. Either way, they’ll have so much fun playing together.
Board Games
Board games usually require more than one player, which is an incredible way for siblings to play together.
What we usually do is buy one game for each sibling rather than making them share. But, we make sure each game requires at least two players. That way, the sibling needs the other sibling to play.
For ideas of what games to get, check out our list of 20 Board Games For Families To Play Together.
Trucks
Any time we give trucks as a gift, they’re a huge hit. So of course, I’m going to suggest trucks (or cars, etc.) as a gift for siblings.
What we always do is look for similar trucks — in that they’re either both manual, both make noise, both operate by pushing a button, etc.
But, we make sure if one is a firetruck, the other is an ambulance (or something else that’s close but not the same). This way, the siblings can play together in the same imaginary world and won’t fight over toys.
Art Supplies
If the siblings love being creative, art supplies are a really great gift. You’ll want to buy a set for each sibling. These can be matching paints, brushes, or markers, but then different canvas images. Or just give them blank canvases and let them paint their imagination.
If you can swing it, pick up an easel for both siblings or an easel with two sides. That way, they can paint together without actually painting together.
If you’d rather get a kit instead of putting one together, check out our list of the Best Craft Kits For Kids.
Personalized Crayons
My cousin was coming up with ideas for a gift for my four nieces and nephews when she was coming to visit for Thanksgiving. She wanted to give them all the same thing, but unique to them. She also wanted something she could DIY so it would be budget-friendly (because gifts for four kids can add up).
So she made these adorable personalized crayons.
She used old, broken crayons to make them, which is a great way for you to upcycle. The kids loved seeing their name and she loved that she didn’t break the bank making them.
Experiences
Honestly, the best gift you can give siblings are memories. That’s what they’ll have when they’re older.
So, if you can afford it, give experiences rather than tangible gifts. Consider tickets to kid-friendly attractions like Sesame Place, Liberty Science Center, Wild West City, SeaWorld, water parks, zoos, etc.
You could also look into passes that allow reciprocal access. Our botanical garden pass has that and allows us entrance into a ton of national gardens and other exhibits, so it’s a great gift idea, especially for a family that travels.
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Tips For Wrapping Sibling Gifts:
When I’m wrapping gifts for siblings, I just wrap everything in the same paper and add gift tags with the kids names on them. But, that’s not the ideal way.
What really works best is if you wrap each kids’ gifts in different wrapping paper. That way, each kid immediately knows what gifts are theirs. Then, instead of labeling with names, label with numbers.
Coordinate the gifts via numbers. So, stuffed animals are 1, poppers are 2, etc. Then, have the siblings open the same number at the same time. This will help slow them down and help them realize the gifts are matching.
More Gifts For Kids:
If you’re still shopping for more items for these siblings, we have a few other posts that can help: our Top Ten Stocking Stuffers For Kids and 10+ Stocking Stuffers For Girls.
Which of these Great Matching Gifts For Siblings is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.