to ask dd what she wants for Christmas.

[dancemom]

So im pretty organised and have done all my wrapping. DD is getting an IPod & docking station from Santa. i have also got her some clothes, books, dvd, smellies etc

However when wrapping up her gifts i noticed she doesnt have one single toy or game! So i have been trying to engage her in adverts and getting her to look through toy websites with me on the premise of getting a birthday gift for her friend, hoping she would point out something she would like.

But so far, nada! She has pointed out a few suggestions for her friend but hasnt specifically pointed out anything she really wants.

Would it ruin the surprise element if i asked her outright for a specific toy she would like?
I just dont want to spend £20 or so on something she doesnt even really want!

how old is she?

cant you just get her something as a surprise, surely you know the sort of thing she likes

although I would have thought she was getting plenty from you already..

Sorry i should have said she is 7

I do know generally what she is into, i could spend £10-£20 on any number of things but i just wish i knew one thing she really really wanted.

I also think she is getting plenty but i think at Christmas you should get at least one toy!!

what will other relatives be getting her though?

hmmh i hadnt thought about other relatives, i know my sister is getting her a board game so thats one a least.

Maybe im just over thinking it, i know she is going to love her I Pod, im sure she wont be concerned about there being less toys this year.

i he's getting the main things she wants there's no point getting more she probably won't use ? just to buy it for the sake of it... spoil your self instead. I'm sure she'd love you to have something you really want to :)

Buy a family board game that you can all play together and get her to give it to you or another family member as "their" present.

She's got more than enough from what you've listed but if you're determined to spend another £20 on her, why don't you just give her the £20 then she can select her own treat in the January sales and get twice as much for her money as they'll be giving stuff away after Christmas?

I bought my nephew an ipod a few years ago for christmas and he loved it. He walked around with it attached to him all christmas and declared christmas that year as 'awesome'

I think she will love the ipod and surely will get toys from other people.