To put £5.00 in a child's birthday card

[Shinyshoes1]

I haven't much money this month due to it being January and getting over Christmas .

My DD has 2 birthdays this weekend both of which are for children in her class

AIBU to put a fiver in each card ?

I know the children can't get much for a fiver but they can put it towards other money they may get

[Shinyshoes1]

Oh both children will be 5 yo

[Ragwort]

In my circle we usually do that, so difficult to know what to buy for children and in my opinion children really enjoy the opportunity to choose something for themselves or save it - my DS certainly does.

Good idea much better than the plastic tat you usually get given.

[valiumredhead]

I always do that and imo a fiver in a card is always well received.

[valiumredhead]

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[Busyoldfool]

I've done it - and others have given my DCs cash - with a note to "buy something you like/ put it towards something you are saving for" type of thing. It makes a lot of sense

[shrimponastick]

DS is now 15 - for the past few years all gifts to his friends, and from his friends to him have been cash in a card.

I usually give about £10/£15. I understand that won't buy much of a gift as it stands, but they put it all towards games and other stuff.

Earlier this week I banked DS' Xmas andBirthday money - he had over £300 shoved in his top drawer.

And £5 is certainly enough for a class mate.

[lookingfoxy]

yanbu £5 is what I put in a card for any party's ds attends and if money is given then thats what he receives back. Anymore is too much for a kids party and the money I think is more appreciated as it can be put with other birthday money to buy something really wanted instead of random plastic stuff.

[forevergreek]

As they are 5 years old I would try and stick 5 £1 coins in a card. Maybe draw the number 5 and stick them to it ( or 10 50p)

[firsttimemama]

I wish there was a £7.50 note.

[StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes]

card shops often do little wallet cards for notes and one with slots for £1 coins. I used to buy a cheap glittery purse for girls parties (Asda used to do a pack as party bag gifts) and pop the coins in that, always well received especially if a few sweets or small tat in there too

[snice]

my children (11 and 8) would both be thrilled to get a fiver in a card

[stormforce10]

yanbu dd got £5 in a card for her last birthday and was delighted. Shes still not spent it 3 months later as she keeps tryng to decide what to buy

[Crawling]

round here 10 for a best friend 5 for a normal friend. So I would say its fine.

[EggRules]

Fiver or 5 one pound coins sounds perfect for a 5yo.

[roguepixie]

£5 is a totally suitable amount.

[DoodlesNoodles]

YANBU. That is a great present. Definitely better than a store card

You could chuck in a flat bar of Chocalate if you want.

[Blatherskite]

My 5yo DS was given £5 in a card over Christmas and was so excited he was shaking!

I think he liked it

[Yfronts]

voucher might be nicer

[Yfronts]

do they still do 5 pound coins?

[KindleMum]

Seems fine to me. I'd be very happy if DS got that and he's 5.

[valiumredhead]

Not really yfronts when so many shops are going under.

[TreadOnTheCracks]

£5 is absolutely fine.

[GreenShadow]

£5 would be absolutely fine here.

[spiderlight]

Loads of people did that for DS last birthday and he was delighted - he was able to put all the money together and buy a didicar, which he appreciated far more than a dozen random bits of plastic tat!

[Blatherskite]

Why buy a voucher that can only be used in one shop (which may very well go bust before you get round to spending it) when a £5 note can be spent anywhere?