She has an an awful lot of stuff.So I wa s just thinking if I got her some educational toys ,like books and maybe a little V-Tech computer.I have not got the room for anymore bigs toys.I have told everyone else to put money into a Post office account for her,instead of buying toys.My parents are gonna get her clothes.
Is this mean,?
Also, her birrthday is ten weeks after Xmas
2006-10-30 19:45:48 · 29 answers · asked by Danielle 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Hi,
im in the same situation, my daughters birthday is the 20th january so just 3.5 weeks after x-mas, its already getting hard to tell people what toget her as she was the first grandchild on my mums side so got spoilt, she has thousands of pounds of clothes just sitting there, most with tags still on, its rediculous.
I am asking friends and family to donate to a childrens charity this year instead, or spend a small amount on her and the rest to charity, most have been plesently suprised and happy to do so. All donations are in my daughters name and she will receive letters which I can show her when she's older, from her mum and dad she's got a ride on which can be stored in the shed (my house is tiny) and little stocking fillers, she is only 22 months so hasent a clue she's not getting much, she plays with the bloody boxes more! lol!
I wouldnt worry about getting much at this age, the vtech sounds perfect as its small enough and will last for ages and ages. Plus have you thought about having a clear out on ebay?? All her old toys etc you can sell (you make a good profit too) and you can cover the cost of xmas with it...
I sell all my daughters old clothes (unworn ) and make my money back easy as you get bidders from other countrys where they cant get nice clothes like babbleboom and next and mothercare etc. etc..
Try it, its fun!
Enjoy these years wont be long before she's asking for a pony or a playstation 9 or whatever when she's 15!!
Sam
2006-11-07 03:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son in 19 months too.
I am getting him a V-Tech Smile Baby, an interactive system you plug into your tv and do educational games on.
Also a Leap Pad baby, they touch the pictures and learn the words.
I was also looking at some trikes (with no pedals) that are in the Boots catalogue and also from the Early Learning Centre those Springy Zebras. They are like a little bucking bronco, they spin and wobble as baby moves.
My son's birthday is the end of March and he does have a fair amount of toys already but I am going to box some away at Christmas as I am finding he is a little old for some of them now, however, if your daughter has a lot of things you've bought recently that are age suitable, just buy her one thing she'll enjoy. She won't really realise yet that she "HAS" to get presents at Christmas like an older child would.
Good luck. Hope you like some of these ideas.
2006-10-30 21:39:46 · answer #2 · answered by lindsay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's mean at all. If she has a lot of stuff now, she doesn't need much more. Get her a few things to open that morning and the educational stuff.
And I think the account idea is wonderful. It's a two fold thing, it's a good start for saving for collage and should it be needed, the money is there for you to use. Should you ever need a major appliance, or work done at the house, you'll have it cover and you can replace any money that you have to use.
2006-10-30 20:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by Lucianna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your daughter has everything in material concerns then what she probably really needs the most is some time with you. On her birthday, have your schedule free of any meetings. Switch off your phone, leave your notebook at home. Take her on a ride and just have a wonderful day with her. Drop into a nice restaurant, enjoy the countryside and so on. MAKE A DIFFERENCE! You will thereby present her a gift that no one else would have been able to give her, a really personal one.
2006-10-30 20:20:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a new bed and cool sheets, if she is still using her crib.
Or convert her crib and get some new cool sheets..like Dora, or little mermaid. Get a coordinating lamp or other accessories.
Maybe, a dollhouse bookshelf.
I think you should let friends and relatives make their own decision about what to get her. Just say, no toys.
It's very, very tacky to request money in lieu of gifts. And, very tacky to designate what someone should buy as a gift. If you think she has too much stuff, tell them they don't have to get her anything: DON'T ask for monetary contributions. Although money is used to buy gifts; money and gifts are not interchangeable.
It's ok to say she could use clothes or books. Or, to say that you are redecorating her room and tell them the theme. People like ideas.
2006-10-31 06:03:28 · answer #5 · answered by limendoz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with simon2blu, what you could do her old toys but in working condition donate to the hospital or her christmas toys she gets. If you say your daughter has everything then this would be so thoughtful then write something as a keepsake for your daughter when she is old enough to realise what she did! Maybe get some nurses to sign a card take photos maybe. Or you could do what you sugested put money in a post office account. My sons birthday is straight after christmas as well so i do know how you feel!! Your her mum you know what is best for her. Good luck
2006-10-30 19:55:26 · answer #6 · answered by jules 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fisher Price do a great range of toys for children this age. The best are a range called Little People and they have circuse, farms, zoos, garages, houses etc.
The pieces are chunky and the toys are educational. For example I have just bought my nephew an animal surprise set, it contains 12 animals, 3 wee people a couple of vehicles and a tree with different areas for the animals. It makes all the animal sounds.
The sets are fairly inexpensive and places like Woolworths have special offers on them now. I think the dearest set is £34.
2006-10-30 20:01:12 · answer #7 · answered by sweetcandytoffee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No its not mean my son just turned 2 and my house looks like a toy shop!! just get a few small thing so she can open them on christmas morning!! I gotta put some of his toys in attic cos I cant cope with much more!! My sons is into Thomas so thats his christmas sorted! Good luck and have a nice time!! Being together as a family more important than toys anyway!!
2006-10-30 19:52:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, in fact is your choice, but I'd prefer to give her any educational toy (not a V-tech computer) she's too young for it, but you may give her a book with sounds or any toy to relation colors and shapes, or even animals with sounds... always appropriate to her age...
Of course it depends also on what are going to give her the rest of your family, but if you save her money and your parents give her clothes, then... it's like it wasn't Xmas, isn't it?
2006-10-30 20:02:00 · answer #9 · answered by esther c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the bad idea is fab!!!! other than that, wot about an outdoor toy? Toy trike or something! My kids have too much too! It's depressing that they get so much, esp if you have a big family!
I think one big (in size) present, with ballons tied to it, for the xmas morning surprise and lots of socking filler type presents! How about a nice toy box, or new book case for her room! New rug with her favorite character on!
2006-10-31 10:07:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋