AIBU to still buy toys for Xmas ?

[Northtosouth]

I messaged SIL asking what niece (5) and nephew (6) would like for Christmas. I do this every year to see if there is anything specific I should buy.

SIL replied, she wasn’t sure but please no more toys as they’ve already had loads of toys bought for them from other family members. That’s fine happy to purchase something else but I asked her what and she said she wasn’t sure. I don’t have children yet, so other than clothes I can’t think of what else to get. Not sure how much a 5 and 6 year old would appreciate a new outfit for Christmas, although could be wrong?

If you were her would you be annoyed if I bought toys even though she’s said not to, on account of her not suggesting anything else ? Or can anyone send some inspo my way? Usually spend £50-75 on each of them for reference.

There is a lot focus here on their mum and what she wants. Is their dad not your brother? Talk to him - surely he has equal say and the burden of what everyone buys the kids doesn’t fall solely on the woman?

Books.

Get something useful rather than toys they won't play with.

Onesies or oodies
Trampoline to share
Micro scooters
Books
Money for savings
Rucksacks for trips out
Annual pass to local place

Clothes - fun stuff like their favourite characters, or dress up / make believe play

A day out - take them to legoland, Warwick castle, cinema - If you give a rough part of the country am sure you Could get some suggestions

Books - so many amazing books for those ages. The Michael morpurgo snowman, the worst witch series. The Christmasaurus. The first Harry Potter (Steven fry) Audio book Loads on this list www.waterstones.com/category/childrens-teenage/ages-5-8

Puzzle and sticker books

You have no obligation to give cash, and quite frankly there are so many years when that might be the default, these are the fun years for buying presents, so enjoy it!

Treat them to a day out at a theme park instead. Ask them where they would like to go.