To have just bought a spare fav toy of ds's??

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His beloved giraffe goes everywhere with him.

Its become a part of the family I swear.

On a couple of occasions recently, giraffe has nearly been lost/left behind.

Aibu, and slightly sad, to have just bought a spare in case the aforementioned disaster ever occurred?

No

Nop

Nop

No, but make sure you swap them over, so they are in similar condition, or the replacement will be rejected.

Bloody phone! I meant to say nope, I've just done the very same yesterday

YANBU, good plan.

Although it's a sure fire way to ensure he moves onto another toy next week .

Also you need to start getting the new ones rotated in, so that they get the authentic look/smell.

A good idea.

Nope, I've got three of DD's favourite toy and rotate them as MammaTJ suggests.

Not a bad idea MammaTJ

I did think about, if ever needed, that giraffe had been on holiday and that's why he is not ratty and stinking all refreshed and renewed.

We have a blue Matalan hippo blankie in reserve - it would be a disaster should "Hiphop" ever be lost!

No, wish I'd done it with Piglet. It is a trauma for DD when I put him in the wash and we've come close to leaving him on holiday.

DS1 became attached to a giraffe Moulin Roti thing as a baby. He is 8 now, and we have 6 in total. I'm not taking any chances! He takes all of them to bed with him!

He does moan a bit when I wash them, but they become skanky again soon enough!

Nope, we have 3 duckies and I am considering buying another before jellycat stp making them.

Not at all! We have had three Woofies, although now we only have two, but absolutely, start rotating them now or your cunning plan won't work!

My son is 14 by the way, and Woofy is still a big part of our family!

Well I am pleased im not the only one.

I think I would be a touch upset if giraffe went walkabout myself!

Sounds sensible to me. I've got 2 of DD's favourite toy and 3 of DS's. Rotated every time they get washed so they are identical.

My kids always manage to vomit on their favourite toy whenever they are poorly. Having a spare is a godsend!

Oh God no it's not unreasonable. Very sensible in fact.

My first DC became attached to a M&P rabbit. I secretly bought another 2 and rotated them so they had similar amounts of wear. We lost one on holiday once. DC was very upset. It would have been a disaster if I hadn't been able to replace him quickly.

DC2 loves a jellycat elephant. I have 2 at my house and their Dad has another one at his just in case.