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A question for those who have children with birthdays very close to Christmas day.

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coodawoodashooda · 14/12/2022 18:49

If your child has a birthday on 24th, 27th, 28th then are you okay with your child being gifted a voucher or does that feel disappointing?

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doesthisonework · 14/12/2022 18:53

I think it depends what age they are and what other gifts they will get. My 13 year old was thrilled with a Nike gift voucher from his uncle last year and immediately spent it but he also got other presents from others. And in previous years we have bent over backwards to give him good presents and make his birthday special, which has so far worked really well.

Snackkers · 14/12/2022 18:55

I would be happy for my child to receive a voucher anytime of the year.

FortyFacedFuckers · 14/12/2022 18:57

My DS's birthday is 25th and have always been happy for him to get a voucher!

Sanch1 · 14/12/2022 18:57

Our youngest DD is 2 on 29th, we'd not appreciate a voucher for her to be honest. We say to people to get her something that'll be appropriate for the summer. Older two (6 & 9) I'd be happy with a voucher as they would enjoy spending it.

Maxineputyourredshoeson1 · 14/12/2022 18:57

My DD’s is the 28th. When she was younger I would suggest a voucher/cash to people for either Christmas or birthday. She’s 13 this year and we just go with the what she wants which varies each year.

Hopeyoursproutsarealreadyon · 14/12/2022 19:00

My dd's is 31st! We gave her the choice when she was younger if she wanted the tree and Christmasness gone or not! She did once or twice. 16 this year.. She always keeps us right it her birthday not an extension of Christmas!

MolesOnPoles · 14/12/2022 19:00

DD will be three at Christmas. I’d much prefer a voucher or an IOU for something in a few months. She really doesn’t need more stuff now, and I don’t know what she’ll be into in the summer. It also gives her a chance for treats at other points in the year, rather than it being bunched into one day.

Tiredmum100 · 14/12/2022 19:07

My dc will be 11 on the 28th. Hes happy for a voucher or money! It means he can get something later on the year, instead of having everything at once. Maybe give a bar of chocolate with the voucher.

SausageRoll2020 · 14/12/2022 19:11

I think it depends on what the "norm" is.
So if for an example an Uncle gives well chosen thoughtful gifts to nieces and nephews with birthdays in March or September then it doesn't feel entirely fair to give the December born child an Amazon voucher for ease.

But in general I think vouchers are acceptable presents at any time of year.

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coodawoodashooda · 14/12/2022 19:24

It's a child from my child's class at school. I would prefer to give a gift that can be open and enjoyed but don't want to send more Stuff.

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Moneypenny007 · 14/12/2022 19:24

We have one on the 27th and he loves vouchers for his bd. It really never made a difference to us what he got. But great to have stuff for later in the year.

BrutusMcDogface · 14/12/2022 19:27

For a recent birthday party for twins in my dd’s class, I gave each of them a tenner and the mum was delighted not to get clutter!

BrutusMcDogface · 14/12/2022 19:28

My dd has a birthday at Christmas and we do tend to save her birthday money for the spring/summer so she isn’t waiting all year round to treat herself or get new things that she likes. This year she has tickets to an event.

stormelf · 14/12/2022 19:47

My son's birthday is 24th, he's only 2 (3 next week) at the moment so doesn't really understand birthdays that much. I would have no problem at all with him getting a voucher for his birthday its so hard to cope with all the stuff they get given when they have birthdays so close to Christmas. A voucher will also give him the opportunity to buy something that he wants/needs in the summer as it's a very long time to go for his birthday/Christmas again. Two of my children and I have December birthdays so this is definitely something that I think about

Giraffe888 · 14/12/2022 20:07

My DD is 1 on 29th. I’ve asked for vouchers as there’s nothing she needs right now

Tiredallofthetime · 14/12/2022 20:08

Yes, voucher is fine (23rd)

ThatsGoingToHurt · 14/12/2022 20:10

My DD birthday is between Christmas and New Year. She would think a voucher is a rubbish present as she is only 4. Last year an auntie took her into town so she could choose her present and she liked that.

9port · 14/12/2022 20:11

Dad is 10 on the 22nd and I really appreciate vouchers, as she can then spend them over the next few months

Quincythequince · 14/12/2022 20:11

coodawoodashooda · 14/12/2022 18:49

If your child has a birthday on 24th, 27th, 28th then are you okay with your child being gifted a voucher or does that feel disappointing?

Depends on their age. Teenagers generally prefer cash or Amazon IME, so irrespective as to when their bday is, a voucher can be just fine.
My son will be 13 on Dec 28th and I fully expect he will be given cash or vouchers.

Iamclearlyamug · 14/12/2022 20:12

My DDs birthday is the 23rd (she'll be 11 this time) and she's chuffed with vouchers. Gives her more independence

9port · 14/12/2022 20:12

*dd not dad!

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coodawoodashooda · 14/12/2022 20:39

Thank you everyone

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