To tell SIL to keep dds gift at her place and dd can go an play when she wants?

[Rosa]

We have a small flat and dds share a room.we have no extra storage garage, attic shed etc.Space is limited. No forseeable move. Dd 6 did her letter to FC and all large items Frozen castle and barbie villa were excluded as FC knows we only have a small house. ( list distributed to relations) Returning home from the UK today unwrapped in box and under the tree is a barbie dresser and stool set. We have Nowhere to put it . No free wall space in the bedroom. it can't stand in the middle as then they can't play . same with the lounge , kitchen and bathroom. Can't let her play and then store and get out as the box is so fucking big it won't go under her bed. Am so angry with SIL as dd wants to keep it ( and can't understand why Fc bought a big gift when we had said we had no space)but I don't know how. It can't go back as her name is written on the box in marker pen so thought SIl can have it in her living room and dd can go and play on demand when she wants ....( SIL is saying how good FC was in choosing the gift... They use the tradition that FC brings big gifts in Italy ). Stupid woman.

Your sil was thoughtless. Giving a gift like that is about the giver, not the receiver.

I think 6 is old enough to say there must have been a mistake, there is nowhere to put this (unless dd can see anywhere) and say that you will sell it (on Facebook?) and dd can pick something to buy with the money, I would think you would get enough to buy a supermarket Elsa dress, especially if is still boxed and unused.

I wouldn't tell sil I'd done this unless she asked where it was, in which case I would tell her.

Had the same thing from my Dad. A ride on car when DS room is minute and very full. We are currently in a small terrace and although we plan to move its not going to be just yet. He only ended up using the damn thing very rarely. My dad apparently bought because they bought for his wife's grandson and thought it was good idea. His wife's daughter and Dh live in massive house with massive patio and garden so plenty of room. Just no thought at all!

So I feel your pain, it's not fair on the child. If you can keep it with Sil I think that it is fair, but make it clear, no repeats. My Dad has now got message and we've not had any repeats of said car!

How rude sil is.
A bit bullying really. When you specifically didnt want large stuff.
Keep at sil or goes out.
Really makes me mad getting stuff thats inappropriate.
We had chocolate she cant have (allergy) and 2 cuddly toys when we already have too many.
I wouldnt have given her all that choc at 2 anyway.
I think even for young child if you dont follow list you would be better with giving money. (Or i dont mind clothes)