I have 2 boys. They will be 3.5 years and 8 months at Christmas. We live in a small flat that has books, toys, jigsaw puzzles, games etc up to the rafters. Friends and relatives are asking what the boys want for Christmas. We have everything we need, but I know that if I say we don't need anything, people think I'm trying to be polite and will get something anyway and we'll end up with more "stuff".
What would be helpful would be money towards classes or days out, but I don't want to say that as I think saying "money" comes off as grabby. I also think some people would rather spend £20 on a toy we don't have room for than put £10 in a card because they want to get something "thoughtful"!
Im not trying to sound ungrateful at all as people are very generous, but we really don't have the space and I end up taking things to charity shops or regifting to other people.
Does anyone have any suggestions of things to ask for to direct people towards non-stuff gifts or something small or consumable that's suitable for a baby or a toddler that won't be a waste of money?