2yr olds party invite requested donations in lieu of presents

[Babyblade]

... for an IPOD

so I ignored it and bought a present instead. I can't imagine any scenario where a 2 yr old actually needs an ipod - my point of view is that Mum wants an ipod and doesn't have the cash for it. It was a large party with lots of extended family so I'm sure she got enough donations in the end.

I think I'd have felt differently (but not 100% sure) if it was for a fun present that I could actually imagine the LO having fun with (trampoline or kitchen play set, dolls house), but I'd hate for her to be "wired for sound" at such a young age.

AIBU?

Is this for real? A 2 yr old wants an iPOD? I feel very old fashioned all of sudden...

As 2yos don;t know its their birthday unless you tell them if mum had wanted an ipod she could have had one instead of a party. An ipod is only 40 odd quid at the lower end of the scale.

I have actually been to a party (of a particularly spoilt and odious 8yo brat) where we were asked to bring cheques payable to the British Heart Foundation. Clearly a case of Mummy having an attack of the Harry Enfields Im-incredibly-richer-tahnyou's!

My sil asks for money for her kids birthdays so that she can buy them monsoon clothes. She expects a tenner in a card from all invitees. She also dictates dress code. She had bridezilla itis in an extreme form though so perhaps she just cant shift the illa-itis?

Perhaps its the new thing to do and i would be too scared to do it

Whats wrong with asking for donations to the British Heart Foundation instead?
If the child is spoilt then isn't it better that any money spent on presents goes to a worthy cause?

Op that is definitely taking the piss. I don't think Ipods and 2 yr olds are very compatible.

When I saw the title I thought it was going to be charitable donations. Which would be okay if it was a child of this age who already had all the toys they needed / loads of presents from family. But an ipod for a 2 year old is bizarre. They wouldn't know what to do with it, would they? In fact I'm not even sure it would be safe - they could get the headphone cord tangle round their neck, chew or suck the earpieces, or turn the volume up to a level where it could damage their ears without the parent even knowing about it.

If its a family party then whatever really but I wouldn't be very impressed if it was a party for friends

I wouldn't dream of asking for donations for that age group they have far too much as it is in terms of material goods mostly as it is such a fun age to buy for if you have doting GP's/aunties & uncles.

If a relative asks for ideas & there is something specific then that;s different. DSIL was buying a dolls house for Dn recently for her BD so all the family bought different furntiure/dolls for it so she had a whole lot of bits &bobs to go with it.

Mind you I'm anti this party one upmanship. When my DD's were small their guests got a sandwich bag with a piece of birthday cake and a choccy bar & a balloon to take home. We spent the money on an entertainer or bouncy castle if it was asked for by the Birthday girl.

I am always how many kids EXPECT a party bag & how many mums spend as much as £5 a bag on absolute crap.

cheeky cow, i know people ususally buy presents if invited to a party but very rude to send out a request of any sort particularly money.
I invite people to celebrate ds's birthdays not for presents.

In fact when ds1 was 1 we invited family & friends i added a note saying presents not needed please just bring yourselves & a bottle if you drink anything posh!

An ipod for a 2 yo is ridiculous.

But parents asking for cash instead of cash doesn't shock me!
A neighbour of mine told me that her son would complain if we gave him something he didn't ask for so asked if we could just put money in a card instead.
I was a bit
How was it ok for that child to be ungrateful?? We've decided this year to decline his party invites. DS doesn't like him anyway :o

*presents not cash

Glad I'm NUB

Charity donations would have been fine (but surprisingly altruistic for a 2yr old), but mention of the ipod took the biscuit.

If I'd asked the Mum what the LO wanted - that would have been kinda ok, but putting it on the invite took the biscuit.

To be fair it was politely worded "if you'd like to give me a gift I amd saving up for an ipod"

Ignore! I thought you were going to say charity donation which would be fine.

YANBU - I'm another who thought it might be charity donations, which whilst surprisingly worthy from a two year old, would have been ok, especially if it was a childrens charity.

But an IPOD? He's two - he'll get more enjoyment out of the box. Rude.

Rude to ask for money. But having seen my 18 mo in full control of an iPhone I can see why they want one. If nothing else to save their own. I think they are not any different to any other electronic toy such as LeapFrog (cost excepted). The most liked item on mine are the photos, followed by peekaboo by ladybird or the wheels on the bus.

I know what you mean, but I have to admit - I'm a bit old fashioned. I feel uneasy seeing very young kids playing with high tech gadgets.

It's amazing that they find it so natural, but I really think they should be stretching their imagination and playing more traditional games.

Downright rude to ask for cash. Should be grateful to receive any gift at all.
iPod for 2 yr old?
CHAV.