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Be honest, would you be annoyed if I brought this for your child?

121 replies

ChocolateRice · 09/12/2016 00:02

My friend's son has a birthday party coming up, we are kind of close (work together) and my son is in his class at school. I asked for gift ideas from his mum (so things he likes, so not exact gifts) and she said Finding Dory.

There's an amazing sale in the Disney store for a giant Large Dory Soft Toy! It's half price. Would it piss you off? Grin it's not huge, but it's big enough, see, I love soft toys so it wouldn't bother me, but DS doesn't have a lot in his room so keeps them all in a corner.

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BrightonBelleCat · 09/12/2016 00:12

Wouldn't piss me off but I just got my dd the big Hank that was on sale. Wouldn't mind him for myself.

Summerdiamond · 09/12/2016 00:17

Nope- nice & good value what's not to love?
Dd loves cuddly toys & has a roomful

cheekyfunkymonkey · 09/12/2016 00:18

No soft toys are fine, and the size doesn't sound like it would take over a house. What p*sses me off is inappropriate gifts like kids make up/ sexualised dolls. A Disney soft toy from a film that is a favourite sounds like a lovely idea. You've taken the time to get some inside information. Go for it!

KarmaNoMore · 09/12/2016 00:19

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heythereconniver · 09/12/2016 00:19

I'd be touched.

ItShouldHaveBeenJingleJess · 09/12/2016 00:30

If he doesn't like it, I'll have it! Can you post a pic?

Although there's always the chance he could hang onto it into his forties, do 'voices' for it, give it a personality and end up in a bizarre custody battle/love triangle with his future ex-girlfriend and his future wife....

But I digress.

Muddlewitch · 09/12/2016 00:32

I think it's fine as long as it doesn't make a noise.

EveOnline2016 · 09/12/2016 00:34

I would think not another fucking soft toy.

Dd grandad always gets her build a bear gift cards, I swear FIL hates me.

I had to buy dd bunk beds. Top bunk is her bed bottom is teddies and soft toys.

EveOnline2016 · 09/12/2016 00:37
ChocolateRice · 09/12/2016 00:41

Yes Smile

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DailyMailyFaily · 09/12/2016 00:42

It would be a 'thanks but no thanks' from me.

Tigerstar123 · 09/12/2016 00:44

How thoughtful of you to ask what someone would like. I think it's a lovely gift and I'd be made up if my ds was gifted one of these. Great price too!

Bogeyface · 09/12/2016 00:45

It would mysteriously find its way to a charity shop within a few months. Even hospitals dont want them these days. They look nice if you like that sort of thing, but are not really for playing with so are rather pointless really.

oldestmumaintheworld · 09/12/2016 00:47

I think its a waste of money.

AGrinWithoutACat · 09/12/2016 06:12

Ooo I want one now Grin

Nice wow factor, looks like it could be used as a pillow but not too big that it can't be carried by the child

InfiniteSheldon · 09/12/2016 06:17

bizarre custody battle/love triangle just remembered I'd read that thread but forgot to put it on my watch list mumsnet at its finest Grin

neveradullmoment99 · 09/12/2016 06:42

I think any child will absolutely Love love love it!!!!!
Who cares about the parent. Its gorgeous. My kids would love it. Its not that big.
Buy it Grin
I work with kids and i feel a soft toy like that in something that is a child's favourite is a complete winner!!!

neveradullmoment99 · 09/12/2016 06:43

..oh and for the record, i would be happy that my dd was happy rather than uggg, not another soft toy. [ and we have hundreds]

girlelephant · 09/12/2016 06:48

Love it!

SaucyJack · 09/12/2016 06:50

How well do you know him?

That would be too big and expensive for a classmate's birthday round 'ere. No one likes a flash git

Nice enough present in itself tho. If you like fish obv.

InTheDessert · 09/12/2016 07:02

A year a go, I'd have been a bit nonplussed. But my 4 year old saw this in IKEA, and was adamant he wanted it for his 5th birthday. There was nothing else he asked for. So we got it. He ADORES "sharky". So I'd go for it.

ExcellentWorkThereMary · 09/12/2016 07:02

We love soft toys in our house so it would be a very welcome addition! However I wouldn't spend that much on a present so I might feel uncomfortable receiving it for that reason. But the more giant soft toys the merrier! (I have bought each of my kids one of those giant soft toys - a different one each - for Christmas! Even the 13yr old! I'm so excited about it,probably more than they will be...!)

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Saracen · 09/12/2016 07:11

I am so much on the fence I have splinters in my bum.

If you gave this to my child I would think

How annoying. I'm going to have to get rid of that massive useless thing ASAP. Just what I don't need. My kid loves it though, and that's the main thing. How very generous. Looks expensive... unless Rice is passing on an unwanted present maybe? How soon can I give it to the charity shop without upsetting my child?

If you were a relative or close friend who knew how little space we have and who was ignoring my preference for smaller toys I would be annoyed with you. Otherwise I think I would be charmed by the gesture but would be thinking how to dispose of the gift.

hmcAsWas · 09/12/2016 07:12

Mine are teens now and past the age of soft toys, but looking back, I remembered asking my SIL to kindly stop buying soft toys for dd as they appeared to be taking over her room.

I am in the 'no thank you' camp

Mooey89 · 09/12/2016 07:17

Thanks for this - I've just ordered one!

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