DS (aged 5 months) is MIL and FIL's only grandchild and they love buying him clothes. Every time we see them (every 6 weeks or so) they buy him a couple of new outfits. The thing is, I have three nephews and we had a chest of drawers full of boys clothes before DS was even born, most of which is in really good condition (they know this).
I understand they are excited about having a Grandchild and they probably like the idea of him wearing something they have bought rather than just the hand me downs from his cousins. But the way I see it, it's a waste of their money. He has so many clothes he doesn't get to wear them all before they are too small, even though we are selective to make sure he wears the best stuff. In fact the last outfit they bought him was already too small. I would rather they bought him something that will last, like a book.
I know I sound ungrateful and DH thinks we should accept the gifts with thanks, but I hate to think of them spending their money on stuff he doesn't need. He doesn't know what he's wearing, he's 5 months old FFS. I can't help thinking it's for them to feel somehow connected to him when they aren't there. But surely a book or something else long lasting would have this effect too?
Should I say something when they come next week (apparently bringing with them a new snow suit... In August?!) or do I smile and say thanks?