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I must be ungrateful (or other people are crazy)

TennisWife815TennisWife815 member
in Babies: 9 - 12 Months

So, yesterday we went to the family Chanukah party at my ILs. Of course, we're not well liked over there and we remembered our pleases and thank yous, but I cannot believe two of the gifts that were purchased -- or not -- for Jacob.

MIL bought my son who has no teeth a tooth fairy pillow because it was cute! Great, I can hang onto that until he's 6 in my unlimited storage unit.

Then BIL's gf's mother gave him the Fisher Price ring stacker. Very nice except for one thing, there's no packaging, no plastic, no cardboard, no nothing. And I know how this comes packaged because we gave it to Jacob two nights earlier. She used to own a day care center that closed in October, if I had to guess it came from there. I appreciate the thought and all and I don't mind used things from people I know, but to give it as a gift just seems tacky.   

So either I'm being ungrateful or they're both just crazy! 

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  • CdnBabyGCdnBabyG

    pillow - not tacky

    used toy that goes in child's mouth - tacky.

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  • Sweetgurl6630@yahoo.comSweetgurl6630@yahoo.com
    The toy is tacky! I do give my BILs baby clothes that DS never got a chance to wear all the time. Granted they still have the tags on and never been washed/worn.
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  • TennisWife815TennisWife815 member

    imageSunflower55014:
    The toy is tacky! I do give my BILs baby clothes that DS never got a chance to wear all the time. Granted they still have the tags on and never been washed/worn.

    My cousins give us toys for Jake all the time that their kids have used. But we know them and they're not gifts.

     

    P.S. I love your son's name. It's DHs too.   

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  • JOEBunnyJOEBunny member

    Pillow is pretty common.  DD has had one since 6 months or so. 

    The rings, if they looked new, she may have bought them from a daycare supply and they might not come in the same packaging, or she could also have bought them in bulk.  If the toy was clearly used, then that is a different matter, but if it looked new, but the packaging was just not there, then whatever.  I hope that the amazon hassel free packages catch on because I think all that stuff is a big waste. 

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  • jacksjerseygirljacksjerseygirl member

    I'm guilty of the pillow thing. Yes, I'm sure they will still be around by the time he starts to lose teeth but I saw it in a children's store and I had to buy it. Shrugs. I put it in his keep sake box that is in his room. It's a tiny pillow - I don't think it requires a big old storage system LMAO

    I guess it depends on your family and what their ability is. I mean, I know that my extended family have very little to give and so I appreciate their sentiment. Perhaps, a used toy was the best gift they could provide your LO.

    You asked so I say, you're being ungrateful. 

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  • NY-allieNY-allie
    I think the pillow is thoughtless not tacky, but the toy is tacky.  I have no problem giving used stuff, but I tell people it is used first. 
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  • nuestra _bodanuestra _boda member
    imageCdnBabyG:

    pillow - not tacky

    used toy that goes in child's mouth - tacky.

    this!

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  • SwissPrincessBrideSwissPrincessBride
    This might make you feel better-at my baby shower I was gifted a sippy cup as part of a diaper bag full of presents. It had bite marks on it. And was still wet.  Tongue Tied
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  • TennisWife815TennisWife815 member

    imageSwissPrincessBride:
    This might make you feel better-at my baby shower I was gifted a sippy cup as part of a diaper bag full of presents. It had bite marks on it. And was still wet.  Tongue Tied

     

    You so win! :O) 

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