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Inlaws are giving my daughter a vacuum cleaner for Xmas. Grrr.

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Daffolil · 03/12/2014 19:06

My partner has given me the heads up that our one year old daughter will be receiving a toy vacuum cleaner for Xmas from is mum. I have a lot of respect for her, she is remarkable woman in many many ways, but how on earth do I keep a lid on the fact that I think it's a really unimaginative and limiting gift!? (To her credit she's bought another one for her grandson too).

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MissHJ · 03/12/2014 21:44

My son 15 months old would love a toy hover! He follows me around all the time when we get ours out.

Heleng1982 · 03/12/2014 21:39

My middle son had a toy dyson he loved it my youngest ds now plays with it , kids love playing with things like that Smile

TurnOverTheTv · 03/12/2014 21:35

I'm utterly failing to see the problem here, can you enlighten me OP? Smile

EBearhug · 03/12/2014 21:30

DS loves his lawn mower. He brings it inside and pretends it's a vacuum cleaner.

I have been known to talk about vacuuming the lawn. It's basically the same chore, just inside and out.

pictish · 03/12/2014 19:38

x posted sorry

It's a grand gift. x

pictish · 03/12/2014 19:36

What's the problem?

EvansOvalPiesYumYum · 03/12/2014 19:33

My own DC (boy and girl) had toy vacuum cleaners and lawnmowers. They both loved both of them, I think probably just because of the noise they made.

When I was doing the housework, they would both "help" with either of those toys.

Messygirl · 03/12/2014 19:31

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SomeSunnySunday · 03/12/2014 19:28

My boys loved their toy Dyson at that age! It's fine, and at least she's not being sexist about it.

Optimist1 · 03/12/2014 19:26

She's displaying her feminist credentials by buying the same for the grandson, IMO. I'm sure they'll both enjoy their vacuuming!

ShowMeTheWonder · 03/12/2014 19:24

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WaitingForMe · 03/12/2014 19:22

DS loves his lawn mower. He brings it inside and pretends it's a vacuum cleaner.

Seems like the dullest game ever to me but each to their own.

MrsRaegan · 03/12/2014 19:22

Feels a bit like you're trying to make this a feminist issue, when it's really not Confused

WillkommenBienvenue · 03/12/2014 19:20

It's a perfect give OP, just when they start to walk they love to have something to push or roll along. I don't understand your negativity about it.

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Daffolil · 03/12/2014 19:20

Thanks, this is my first child and I hadn't picked up on the role play thing. I will receive graciously on my daughter's behalf.

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FrauHelgaMissMarpleandaChuckle · 03/12/2014 19:19

What's the feminist issue here? She's bought one for her grandson too Confused

Hobbitfeet32 · 03/12/2014 19:19

Santa brought one for my son when he was 2 and he loved it. Still plays with it aged 3 and loves to help me and join in around the house. It's a great present

Medibeagle · 03/12/2014 19:18

My son loved his. Unless its followed by an iron etc I would be OK with it. Hopefully when her grandson gets a spaceship your DD will get one too!

Messygirl · 03/12/2014 19:18

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mymummademelistentoshitmusic · 03/12/2014 19:16

It's roleplay. I bought my grandson one to go with his kitchen.

Cat2014 · 03/12/2014 19:16

No problem - toy vacuums great for both girls and boys. Just as in our house mums and dads do the vaccuuming! ( more dad actually Blush)

Roseformeplease · 03/12/2014 19:16

My son, now 14, was obsessed with hoovers and his most prized gift was a toy vacuum cleaner.

SoonToBeSix · 03/12/2014 19:15

Don't be ridiculous it's a great toy.

GotToBeInItToWinIt · 03/12/2014 19:14

Personally don't see the problem. Children (boys and girls) love copying their parents, that's why toys like this exist.

Messygirl · 03/12/2014 19:14

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