We have 2 kids. Just found out some close friends are expecting. Very excited for them, they've been trying for a while. They don't have much money and are in the process of buying a house which is obviously expensive.
I'm currently sorting through DC2s stuff with a view to selling/ donating stuff. I'm a massive fan of second hand/ pre-loved stuff and did buy most of it second hand (through choice, we could afford new) but it's in great condition.
Would it be crass/ offensive to offer it to them (for free). It includes a few more expensive items (co-sleeper, travel system etc) as well as the usual harder to get rid of stuff (bouncer, baby gym, clothes etc).
Would you find it offensive to be offered it all? Would it look like we didn't think they could afford it? I would be doing it because we don't need it, not because we think they can't afford to provide for their child. I wouldn't be offended if they said they'd prefer to buy new. They don't seem the easily offended type but I'm always surprised at what people get offended by! (I'm hard to offend!).