My husband and I bought our son four gifts. A chair (my husband picked this out..it's like a little fold out chair with a cup holder for babies. He has one just like it.) A LeapFrog Baby piano, a Winnie the Pooh electronic book and a bunch of different little things like the fresh food feeders, a set of plates, bowls, cups and spoons, new pacifiers, etc.. Anyway, I'm asking because my husbands cousin and his wife just had a baby, too. He's about a month younger than ours. We asked him what they were getting their baby for Christmas and they said nothing. That it was a waste of money and that I was just trying to spend money any way I could!
2006-12-15 06:16:41 · 27 answers · asked by ... 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Thanks for all of your answers!
One more question. I REALLY want to get him the V-Smile for babies, but it's for 8mos+ and my husband thinks I'm silly. How can I convince him to let me buy it for him? He'll be 8mos before we know it!
2006-12-15 06:26:00 · update #1
Its not silly ... its your baby and you are the child's provider ... although your baby has no grasp on the concept of Christmas and gifts ... later on he will appreciate that you did celebrate his 1st Christmas (be sure to get him on film and video) How many of us remember our 1st - 3rd birthdays?? But I'd be upset if my parents did nothing for me. I have my pics to look at and they tell me about it and thats what counts ... the memories and the love.
2006-12-15 06:28:41 · answer #1 · answered by Monica B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really am not trying to be a grinch. But the baby doesn't care about it being Christmas. This is more for you and that is okay. You should do what makes you happy, but just realize that the baby will have no clue what is going on and will not care one way or the other.
Last year my son was young (2 mo.) so instead of buying gifts that he won't really appreciate we made an extra deposit into his college savings account.
If buying gifts works for you go for it. It isn't something that your cousin wants to do and that is okay as well. Everyone is different. Stand by your decision and keep going.
Happy Holidays!
2006-12-15 08:18:21 · answer #2 · answered by Kristen D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is silly at all. Think of how disappointed they will be in the future when they have no pictures from their baby's first Christmas. My husband and I were debating something like this about taking our 5 month old to see Santa. Do you know how upset I would be in the future and regret not taking her? The same goes for your presents. Just because he is young doesn't mean he won't enjoy the presents or the great pictures you will have down the road. I think you did the right thing! Merry Christmas!
2006-12-15 06:23:01 · answer #3 · answered by mommymelissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not silly at all. It's really wonderful! This is afterall your baby's first Christmas. Great photo opportunities of baby holding the gifts while mommy and daddy open them.
The gifts don't have to be expensive or over-the-top. Most of the stuff we buy for our baby for Christmas are things he needs anyway like shoes, pajamas, clothes, sippy cups, potty chair, etc. Also, toys that we would have bought anyway. We just wrap everything so it's more fun.
You probably would have bought your cousin-in-law's baby something anyway...no reason why you can't wrap it up for Christmas.
Regards,
mari
2006-12-15 06:24:34 · answer #4 · answered by mari m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM!!!!!
My sister has a 3 month old and I can guarentee you there will be just as many presents under the tree for him as well as her other 4 boys. My sister in law is due in March and I know very well there are presents under the tree for him.
If you want to buy gifts for your child do it dont let someone else make you feel guilty for loving your child and taking time during the christmas season to think of him. He deserves it too just like us.
PS. Think about try explaining to him why he dosnt have christmas pictures before he was 2 years old and able to really understand the meaning of gifts. Hes a child give him something to charish later in life.
2006-12-15 06:23:11 · answer #5 · answered by Tori 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the chair is cute...the book might not be used for a little while, but seems ok to me. the only thing that might be a little much is the piano. my daughter was 12 days old her first chrismas and we still got presents from people for her. and we bought a few things. she's your daughter and its your money. do what you want, and who cares what anyone thinks.
Edit. i don't think the v-smile is needed at this time. if you get it now, you may end up pushing the poor kid into playing with it thinking that you are helping. but most babies don't want that stuff. buy crayons and markers and maybe some learning videos. but again, it is too early for that stuff. maybe you should calm down and save some of these gifts for later.
2006-12-15 06:22:36 · answer #6 · answered by whosaidthat? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is only 2 WEEKS old and he already has two Christmas gifts! He has a "Glo Worm" and a cuddly Hedgehog.
He's going to have a few more from other members of the family as well.
He might be too young to understand but I like to know he will be included in the "present opening" on Christmas morning! Even if its more for our benefit than his!
2006-12-15 07:30:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it is silly, obviously the baby can't open the gift, or appriciate whatit is right now, but you can get the baby infant appropriate gifts, or one of my favorite gifts to give is a teddy bear that has the sound of a heart beat. This helps the child adjust to their own crib, also pacifiers, diapers, sleep and plays, rattles. Even if it isn't age appropriate at the moment you can always get the baby things that he/she will grow into, like 6+ months things, and baby books, and baby music.
Good luck
2006-12-15 06:25:25 · answer #8 · answered by Jenni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think from the day your baby is born that you treat it as you would any member of your family. How can you ignore gift giving just because a child is too young to be aware of it. This is how humans develop and identify, by being included from the beginning. In a way it's like refusing to talk to a baby, since a baby doesn't speak yet. How silly would that be? I think you are right to include your baby in your traditions in anyway you can.
2006-12-15 06:20:44 · answer #9 · answered by leavemealonestalker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should buy them gifts. No they won't be able to enjoy opening them but its a good time to buy things they will want later on like when they are 6 months that will help with development and such. And its fun to take pictures of the babies next to their new toys.
I wouldn't worry about what the cousin says. I think its great you bought your baby gifts!
2006-12-15 06:26:00 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋