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Dd wants a (in my opinion) rubbish present for Christmas.

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Florencenotflo · 21/10/2021 09:02

Dd is only 5 and already doing her Christmas list. She asks for the (attached) present every time we go into the toy shop and has even asked to buy it from her own money.

I am usually quite happy for let her spend her money on things she chooses, but I think this is really rubbish! And I know it will be top of her list again this year. Our budget this year for Dd is around £100 on presents for Christmas so to spend £40 of that on one present seems daft. The reviews of it are terrible, the case is pretty flimsy (not really usable as a suitcase) and the contents are mainly paper.

But at the end of the day, she's 5, it will make her happy, do I just suck it up?

(Plus, I can now see why my parents never bought me a Mr Frosty for Christmas when I was a child, although I'm still salty about it 😂)

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Florencenotflo · 21/10/2021 11:02

I think I'm going to just suck it up and get it. She doesn't ask for a lot, and I'll be honest there is nothing else on her list which could be a main present.

She wants some more aqua beads, some nail varnish, a frozen onesie, new pens and other bits and bobs (sparkly hair bits, bath bombs etc).

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Florencenotflo · 21/10/2021 11:03

@Lockdownbear I know, hopefully it will go in some kind of sale before Christmas.

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Lockdownbear · 21/10/2021 11:04

Op I'm sure you can find something for her that would make a good surprise rather than that.

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Cornettoninja · 21/10/2021 11:04

Thanks @stupiduser - I never realised how obsessed with slushies I am Grin

I’m beginning to think if the OP’s daughter gets the suitcase she’s being denied the adult bonding experience like we’re having here over Mr Frosty!

LittleDandelionClock · 21/10/2021 11:06

@Brollywasntneededafterall

My dd is now 32..... But back at around 4/5 she asked for a toy ironing board.... Santa didn't bring one and she was anxious that he must not have thought her to have been a good girl! She was quite sad... Not bratty stroppy she didn't have one... Quickly got one a few days later and 'found' it round the sofa where Santa must have misplaced it. Faith restored... Ds 6 wanted That Bloody Noisey Ice Cream Cart thing last year.... Too old for it but Santa delivered.... Going on Gumtree very soon!! Ime Christmas is for special gifts from the jolly man.
@Brollywasntneededafterall

My dd is now 32..... But back at around 4/5 she asked for a toy ironing board.... Santa didn't bring one and she was anxious that he must not have thought her to have been a good girl! She was quite sad... Not bratty stroppy she didn't have one...
Quickly got one a few days later and 'found' it round the sofa where Santa must have misplaced it. Faith restored...

Awwww.. Grin

Something similar happened with my DD when she was 5 or 6. We didn't get her this particular thing because we didn't want to, it was because we couldn't find it anywhere. There was no amazon or ebay then to get it from then! We knew Toys R Us were getting some more in though, and we ordered and paid for one, which was due to be delivered on 29th December...

So we wrote a little note (from Santa) saying 'I am sorry I couldn't get you this special toy, but the elves couldn't make quite enough for Christmas. So I will bring it for you on New Year's Day instead.' She was so overjoyed that Santa had written her a note, and that she was still going to get her lovely toy in addition to the rest of her lovely toys.

And yep, it was there on New Year's Day morning!

I also would not call it 'total tat.' Hmm You may as well call everything tat! Isn't everything we don't need to survive all 'tat?!'

BigYellowHat · 21/10/2021 11:07

Aww…as long as it’s within budget just get it. I never got my Mr Frosty either and was gutted every Christmas and birthday. Surely any gift is about the recipient anyway?

LittleDandelionClock · 21/10/2021 11:07

@Corneliusmurphy

I would rather get a different bag with wheels that you could actually use (Disney store have a frozen one you can personalise or smiggle do them) and then get a nice eye mask/make up bag set, I’d imagine boots or Superdrug would have something nice.

But the OP's daughter wants this one particular thing. What's the point of getting her something she doesn't want? Confused

The OP's daughter wants that one thing, not a load of substitute stuff she never asked for, bundled into a small bland suitcase. And how do you know she even likes 'Frozen?' And don't under-estimate how expensive even small suitcases are.

@Blackmagicqueen

It is just when you are a child you always remember that one thing you really wanted, the thing you want over anything else and so much so you'd prefer it to be your only gift than a boat load of other things..it feels magical.

Yeah - this exactly! ! ^

BigYellowHat · 21/10/2021 11:08

BTW…who are these kids that got bloody Mr Frosty’s? They were really popular yet no-one I know ever had one and loads of people on MN still sadly pine over them bemoaning the fact they never got one ☃️ 😢

PigeonLittle · 21/10/2021 11:09

I would definitely buy that.

oakleaffy · 21/10/2021 11:09

Oh buy her it!
It’s not massively expensive , it may not be to your taste, but it’s what she wants ?
I used to be a bit snooty about craze toys when DC was little, but now have softened.
Our young dog ( obviously not a child) went into the pet shop and pulled a “Present “ off the rack that I’d not have selected - Ever- but she loves him ( A fluffy Boar).

I hope your daughter loves her Suitcase, even if only fleetingly.

Floralnomad · 21/10/2021 11:10

Disney store uk have a Frozen themed suitcase for £35 , that’s actually usable as a case ( I assume ) that you could then fill with appropriate tat .

Fupoffyagrasshole · 21/10/2021 11:11

I got a knock off mr freeze instead of mr frosty - wasn’t happy about it

KilledByWitches · 21/10/2021 11:11

A cautionary tale OP....

At a similar age I was refused Star Wars toys. My Mother told me on Christmas morning that Santa wouldn't deliver boys toys.
I'm now in my 40's and have an entire room full of actual, life size Star Wars props and wearable armour.
Had I gotten myself that little R2 and 3PO figure back then perhaps I wouldn't have the full size versions now 😉

Hemingwayscats · 21/10/2021 11:12

I had this dilemma with my DD’s when they were younger too. They’re 9 and 10 now so have thankfully grown out of phases like Frozen and LOL dolls. I used to reluctantly buy the things they asked for but I hated doing it because I knew I was throwing my money down the drain and destroying the planet in one fell swoop. The LOL doll phase was the worst because it lasted so long and they were so expensive. Now they tend to ask for plushies which I don’t mind as much even though they just sit on their bed. They also ask for clothes a lot which I appreciate even though they’re often quite obscure ones linked to an anime series they like.

It’s one of those things you sort of deal with as a parent. It will make her happy and stop her going on about it, I suspect she’ll lose all of the tiny parts in no time and forget about it.

oakleaffy · 21/10/2021 11:13

@Florencenotflo

I think I'm going to just suck it up and get it. She doesn't ask for a lot, and I'll be honest there is nothing else on her list which could be a main present.

She wants some more aqua beads, some nail varnish, a frozen onesie, new pens and other bits and bobs (sparkly hair bits, bath bombs etc).

Hurrah! Well played, OP I’m sure your Daughter will be delighted!
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Guetzlibache · 21/10/2021 11:14

Oh,my god,what a load of plastic pink rubbish!any feminist mum would absolutely loathe this sort of stuff.But I suppose the more you deny her having this crap,the longer it takes your DD to finally realise:what a load of pink girlie nonsense.Grid your teeth for the time beingWink

neededafart · 21/10/2021 11:15

I never forgave my mum for not buying me a childs pottery wheel. she did but me it eventually when i was around 26 as a joke. she was right - it was utter rubbish.

Get her the naff suitcase !

Chemenger · 21/10/2021 11:15

@Fupoffyagrasshole

I got a knock off mr freeze instead of mr frosty - wasn’t happy about it
I got Baby Annabel instead of Tiny Tears, still remember 50 years later.
Staryflight445 · 21/10/2021 11:17

I would buy it. Xmas creates so many magical memories, I’d just up the budget a bit if possible.

£100 doesn’t go far when you’re buying toys.

MesChiensSontBeaux · 21/10/2021 11:23

I’d definitely get it. She wants it and it’s within budget. Kids probably aren’t impressed with the things we like either.

KrispyKale · 21/10/2021 11:25

I disagree about upping the budget, if she loves this she loves it: job done.

GoodnightGrandma · 21/10/2021 11:26

I would get it her.

LittleDandelionClock · 21/10/2021 11:27

@MesChiensSontBeaux

I’d definitely get it. She wants it and it’s within budget. Kids probably aren’t impressed with the things we like either.
This!
KilledByWitches · 21/10/2021 11:27

I got Baby Annabel instead of Tiny Tears, still remember 50 years later

I think you might be misremembering there, Baby Annabel wasn't released until 1998/99.
I cant think who the main rival to Tiny Tears was back then though. I still have mine.