To sell something my sister bought for my son?

[Haribosmummy]

My sister (very kindly) bought my son an expensive christmas present - one of the baby activity toys.. It was very kind of her and it was the one I thought DS would like.

Trouble is, he doesn't like it and much prefers his baby walker, which allows him so much more feedom.

my mum thinks I should just sell the other toy, but I think that seems rather callous to my sister...

Or maybe I could buy her a little gift with the proceeds?

I'd like to sell it, cos DS doesn't use it and it takes up quite a bit of space, but I do think it's a bit unreasonable of me, given I asked for the gift and it wasn't cheap (and she only bought it at Christmas, so it's pretty much new)

What do you think?

Have you a loft you could stick it in? You may have more kids in the future and it does seem a bit off to sell a gift.

Do you think he may enjoy it later? Maybe keep until he is too big for it, then sell. Can you store for now?

You should talk to her first. I'd be really pissed if my sister did this without asking me. It's really rude. Sorry.

Store it for future children. You really can't sell it without giving her the money or the option of having it.

I'd sell it. Its a bit of plastic after all not some kind of sentimental teddy.

Can you mention it to your sister ? We all make mistakes with things we think our LO's need but in reality they dont.

You sound very kind btw thinking of others feelings ...

soetimes i bought things for my dd that she got into at a later date, altho if it is some sort of ride on, then maybe it will be outgrown.

I would talk to my sister, and explain that of course you neve rknow how kids are going to take to things, then suggest that with the proceeds we both choose something else. Perhpas something for the garden when the weather picks up? sand pit, ball pit type thing?

I'd keep it and give him a few more months to see if he will get into it. My DS got toys for his birthday (Oct) and Xmas and he is only now starting to get an interest in certain things. And as the others say future kids could use it? Or you could lend it to another baby freind (do a toy swap) and get it back later?

scrooged - If I talk to her, she will tell me to sell it and keep the money. She is that sort of person. She wouldn't ever think to mind about it.

But, I think she would be hurt, even if she doesn't say it, cos she was so keen to buy DS something he would enjoy.

Trouble is, my mother is likely to mention that DS doesn't use it...

my sister is very kind and thoughtful - often to the detriment of herself.

Thanks Dittany.

No, don't need the money.

And I owe you an apology.

Was having a bad day when I was rude to you. I am Sorry.

keep it for a few months then get it out again - the novelty may make it the toy of choice

you did ask for it - best keep quiet about it and if asked say 'yes he loves it thanks so much'!

Haribo why not sell it and ask your sister to come out on a shopping trip with you to pick something your DS would like.

I would be content with that

what pingping said.

though I wish people wouldn't have the nerve to get in first with my pithy insights

I don't see her much, as we live a reasonable distance away from each other.
I think keeping it is better though... DS might get to like it.

She is always so good to DS - they go on holidays a lot and she always gets him a pressie or a babygrow or something. She never forgets him.

She doesnt have kids (and is unlikely to do so) so I suppose DS is the closest she will get.

LOL VeryAnnieMary.

Haribo even more of a reason to go on a shopping trip if she lives far away you her and DS have a day out it will be nice for you.

I think the key here is that you effectively asked her to buy it for your DS, and you got it wrong.

It is not like she spent hours and hours researching, choosing and buying it.

Mention it to her, give her the options discussed here.

If your DS doens't like it then there is absolutely no use keeping it so you don't upset her.

YANBU.