My wife and I have been sent a "specific" Xmas present request from our 6month niece (via her parents!!) but should we buy what they have asked for or do you feel this is too cheeky and we should be allowed to buy what "we" want to buy for her? (we received an email asking for a GBP30 gift from a high street store for her). All advice appreciated. Thank you!
2006-11-04 06:30:37 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Thank you to everyone for the great advice!! Just what we needed!
2006-11-04 06:54:47 · update #1
What a cheek......If you buy what they have asked you to you will be setting the standard for the future!!
Buy what you want to buy for your niece, and spend the amount you wish on it.
Someone needs to tell these parents that they are being a little presumptuous !!!
2006-11-04 06:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by Jane E 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just say no to this list. Quite cheeky to ask for a specific amount for the gift certificate.
If you can afford it, start her investing in stock. Get an investment account for her and each year add a new issue to the portfolio. In the states there are companies that allow direct purchase of stock once you own one share.
I did this for my nieces and nephews. My brother did it for my girls.
Babies tend to have way too much stuff. This will build a future for her.
2006-11-04 06:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by anirbas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We make up gift lists for our kids because we are very limited on space and i find friends and family appreciate that. They would also rather get a present that is practical for our space issue, whilst also being what the child needs/enjoys playing with.
However if its an expensive gift and there is no reason why she shouldn't receive any other gift it is bad manners. but perhaps you should be discussing this with he parents? Especially if the price is too high. I am always grateful if people ask my advice on what my child would like though.
2006-11-04 09:52:05 · answer #3 · answered by littleroo24 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you feel the gift would be something suitable for a baby ( doesn't sound like it ) then get it and that is one less thing you have to worry about if however you feel it is more for the parents than the child then go out and either pick up a gift of your choosing or get a savings bond for the child and blow it off as I am sorry we had already gotten her X-mas when we got the request. If the parents are wantng for their daughter they should be happy no matter what you get.
2006-11-04 06:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by Martha S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its okay to ask for a gift voucher (£30 is a lot of money). I can appreciate that the children have too much at Christmas. £30 is a lot of money if you prefer to buy something you choose then email back and state that you have already brought your present for the baby... Don't be dictated too because this will carry on for Birthdays. Easter etc.
2006-11-04 09:38:08 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speaking from experience, everybody tends to buy the same presents for babies & I ended up with so much baby clothes that some items were never worn.
If I was you I would buy my own present, but only if it was unusual, you know that they will like it & that they haven't already got 3 of whatever you buy already. Otherwise stick to the voucher or money.
Good luck! :)
2006-11-04 06:39:53 · answer #6 · answered by Hipira 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess your family is trying to prevent duplication, I don't know that it's cheeky as such but if you'd rather send something you've thought about and would like to see her play with then go for it. Your choice and don't be pushed into doing anything. Maybe you can buy a smaller voucher and something else?
2006-11-04 06:47:11 · answer #7 · answered by fuzzierfelt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel like you should by a gift for the baby that you like.Evidently it's expensive so they are having you buy it.If you buy a toy that you think the baby would like and you watch them laughing and enjoying it you know YOU made that decision,not their parents.Hint-my boys liked the "rolling ball"when they were that age.it is a clear rectangular ball with colored balls and noise makers in it.When the baby touches it,it rolls and they have to crawl some more to reach it.Good Luck!
2006-11-04 13:58:18 · answer #8 · answered by dolphin.admirer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can predict one spoilt brat. I'd like to see how she behaves in a few years time! Her parents are idiots. The baby will not know it is Christmas, so go to the Early Learning Centre, they have plenty of really good toys for under a tenner. I have never heard of such collosal cheek since,,, I cant remember!
2006-11-04 11:47:58 · answer #9 · answered by Thia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just buy her a gift that you decide on, she's 6 months old, I'd buy her a subscription for baby books that her mum can read to her over the years, a collection type thing, that arrives every so often, It's your gift to her it's up to you
2006-11-04 06:40:22 · answer #10 · answered by shiloh6662001 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋