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Domestic toys

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Kismetjayn · 27/12/2018 14:23

OH thinks I am being completely unreasonable. I am irritated.

PIL know DD(3) likes superheroes, various cartoons, ballet. They asked for vague ideas pre-christmas.

She was given a toy washing machine.

She did have other toys, but I am irritated that she has been given a domestic appliance toy that she didn't ask for and isn't related to any of her interests. The feminist aspect bothers me and I hate giving little girls domestic toys generally, but also the fact that they've not listened to her interests at all. Not to mention it's fairly large and we don't have space for it.

OH thinks taking away her toy will have a more negative impact on her, I think she won't even notice (I put it in the cupboard, it hasn't been asked for since.)

OP posts:
jobbymcginty · 28/12/2018 13:17

My ds got a toy washing machine when he was 3 he loved it . I think you're overthinking it

ErrolTheDragon · 28/12/2018 13:28

you are relieved your dd doesn't want or hasnt asked for a toy kitchen, why is that?

She said, they don't have the space.

Our ILs gave DD a toy kitchen - it had come free with their new cooker and was gratefully received, but it did take up quite a bit of space so as it was plastic it soon ended up in the Wendy house. Better out there for putting water in the pans, washing up etc. I'm not sure what we'd have done with it if we hadn't had that option.

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