2006-12-22 19:16:00 · 11 answers · asked by lorena h 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Kids that age really don't understand the meaning of Christmas, and don't understand the value of gifts. If you get them used to expective a large number of expensive gifts, you're setting them up for greed in future years.
I'd say one nice gift, and maybe a couple of cheaper, fun items.
2006-12-22 19:19:17 · answer #1 · answered by catwomanmeeeeow 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-22 19:45:41 · answer #2 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At the Toddler Age -- I, a Long Term Single Parent (now an Empty-Nesting Single Retire) had the rule that the children could receive the number of gifts based on the number of fingers on one hand -- which meant one gift from momma, one from each of momma's brothers, and grandma gift (my parents were already deceased), and one from Santa ... (my ex, unfortunately was a deadbeat dad -- so never did anything for them for Christmas). If both sets of grandparents are alive -- then you can add one more -- but that is about it.
2006-12-22 19:26:34 · answer #3 · answered by sglmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My children (girls) are 5 and 10, but I have always gotten them pretty much the same amount of gifts each year.
I either give them one big gift (such as an American Girl Doll) or a few small gifts (such as books, crafts, and a Barbie). I also do a stocking for both of them. In the stocking I put little things, such as crayons, kid jewelry, hair stuff, etc, etc.
They seem very happy with that.
All of our relatives usually get them things, my mom is particular goes a little crazy, and they end up with a lot. I have to admit, I put most of it away and they don't seem to care.
2006-12-23 04:11:45 · answer #4 · answered by imy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm no longer so prepared on the digital toys. I want toys which enhance which incorporate your infant, and which get your infant to apply their own mind's eye. good ones are the brio-style wood railways, or lego-duplo. They final for a protracted time, are exciting to the youngster for years, and are super because you quite often understand what to ask for whilst grandma etc asks what ought to they provide your infant - you may in no way have sufficient lego! (greater suitable than a gazillion little broken toys around the region.) additionally they have the ease of being relatively eBayable whilst your infant finally grows out of them! What to spend? in no way better than you've sufficient money! Your infant won't understand how lots you spend, and could be happy with despite you provide them. there is going to be fairly some destiny years whilst he will pester you for the maximum recent toy - appreciate this Christmas whilst he continues to be harmless of client way of existence!
2016-10-15 11:57:25 · answer #5 · answered by arleta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband went a little overboard this year, and our daughter's getting 7-10 from us, plus all the gifts she's getting from other relatives.
2006-12-22 19:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by Haven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I buy whatever I can afford, but try to start early (Septmber or so) so I can afford a few BIG items. This year we got my daughter five books, a plush toy, four other toys, and a bunch of clothes.
2006-12-22 19:25:46 · answer #7 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my kids were small I gave themabout 10 a piece but I had only two.
2006-12-22 19:49:56 · answer #8 · answered by one10soldier 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out: http://christmasgifts2006.blogspot.com They have good information and ideas on last minute christmas shopping.
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2006-12-23 02:04:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 from mom and dad
1 from santa
2006-12-22 19:20:04 · answer #10 · answered by ♥kristylu♥ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋