Do you regift things you own?

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I've just realised a lot of the 'gifts' I've been given for 3rd baby is what people have not used for their own kids and have probably stored away in their cupboards. Clothes do deteriorate over time in storage and change colour too or have 'that smell'. Even new clothes. Sorry just feel like ranting because 3 people have done it and it's made me feel like my baby isn't worth the same as my other 2 kids. But it's okay I'll be spoiling her. I've had to declutter these gifts and given them to the charity shop hoping someone could appreciate them more instead of me associating them with my negativity. I wouldn't gift leftover clothes that belonged to my daughter to someone that had been in storage for some time. I'd just say hey these clothes are brand new but my child didn't wear them/outgrew that size do you want them? I guess it is 'regifting' but with a different etiquette.

@3rdtimemumma depends if it's actually useful. I was given upto 1 month clothes when my daughter was well past that age so obviously had to donate it to a charity shop. That type of donation or gifting isn't sensible. You should just go give it to a charity shop or sell it.

A fool and their money are soon parted.

@pimplebum funny how the worst comments are from people with odd names. FYI, I didn't expect anything I'd rather I didn't get anything. I hate clutter. It would have saved me the trip to the charity shop to get rid of it!

It's almost Sept. It's been a bad summer. You sound entitled.

I don't mind buying things in advance to gift to someone so long as it's right for them. Giving a child opened nappies from 2 years ago as a gift along with upto 1 month clothes when they're 6 weeks isn't thoughtful and a waste. Poor baby got nappy rash so in the bin they went. Got a thick sweater too for the first 3 months and it's winter wear. That's gone too. It's like giving a bald person hair dye.

@dotcheck I can use one thing but the other two will have to go wrong size for wrong season. I'd rather someone else appreciate it rather than have my baby wear it once or twice and then declutter it in the clothing bank.

pimplebum funny how the worst comments are from people with odd names. FYI, I didn't expect anything I'd rather I didn't get anything. I hate clutter. It would have saved me the trip to the charity shop to get rid of it!

We all have "odd" names heartbroken 22 that's the whole fun if it 🤣

My comment is hardly the worst you have been called entitled X 100 and a lot worse

I thanked you for your donation ( I genuinely hope I find it ) and pointed out you were expecting to be bought only brand new perfect gift, despite the rest of us living through a cost of living crisis
I thought my comment was quite reserved considering how rude and spoilt you sounded

You asked for opinions and you have mine, I have no idea how well revived any gift I have ever given was received I just hope the person receiving it feels the love and intention more than you did.

Time to grown up and focus on what's important

No.
If I can't use use it I give to a charity shop straight away.
I hope someone can make use of it.
When I was a single parent a friend use ti pass on her sisters baby's little dresses.
I was so pleased.
They were like brand new.
But would never pass on a second hand gift I'd got for free.

@pimplebum no I didn't want anything new I didn't even want anything at all tbh. I guess I should be grateful people gave me those things that they didn't want so I could pass them onto the charity shop for people who need them as the middle man. Instead of them hoarding them. I hate clutter 😂

My username reflects my baby loss. Hope the pimples on your bottom have healed ♥️😂

@TammyJones thanks. I do the same too with gifts. If it will go to waste or isn't needed it will be donated.

I am sorry for your baby loss

Something we have in common

@pimplebum you too 🌺