Suggestions for grandparents for baby

[Tantrictantrum]

DS will be 3 mo at Christmas. Soon DHs parents will ask what to buy him for approx £80 for Christmas
Any suggestions?

We already have a sit it music static walker type thing, floor playmat and all the practical things.

What would be worth buying other than clothes?

Thanks

[capsium]

A photo album of family members at different ages. Quite a sturdy one so you can look at it with your child from them being tiny.

[WutheringTights]

Little tikes turtle sandpit and sand. Ours is a toddler magnet. DS got it for his first birthday but would have used it earlier. Even older children seem to love it.

[Tantrictantrum]

That was a laughing face!

[Tantrictantrum]

Sweet pea ??

[SweetSummerSweetPea]

Oh I see ....

It sounds very odd to me, I don't see why the child has to have a toy. Why not special keep sake from them, silver necklace or locket etc.

^but at 3mo he won't react to much to be honest. w3ell he better - they are expecting one

[minipie]

If you don't have them already: merino wool sleeping bag or a sheepskin pram liner. Looovely things. Ok they are not "fun toys" but at 3mo he won't react to much to be honest.

[Tantrictantrum]

Yes, theday, I see your point. Little tikes car or truck might be a good plan

[Tantrictantrum]

Sweet - because I'll be in work and can't take baby to a class or farm other than on the weekend. On the weekend, I would then have to pay for three other DCs to go to the activity or find something else for them. Plus it's the opening of the gift they like - a reaction from the child.

[TheDayOfMyDoctor]

OP, I can see why it might seem a bit of a waste getting something that can't be used until next summer, but you could get several years out of a garden toy but most indoor things for babies have a fairly limited shelf life.

[SweetSummerSweetPea]

I honestly don't see why they cant pay for farm for year or some sort of experience..or classes

[MotherOfInsomniacToddlers]

Jumparoo, best thing we bought

[petitdonkey]

Have you got a Little Tikes Car? Ours is now ten years old and possibly one of the most used toys we have ever owned.

[Tantrictantrum]

Thinking a garden toy might be the way to go - but it's a waste to put a toy in the garden for 6 months. I sound like an ungrateful bitch

[Tantrictantrum]

Got a jumperoo type thing. Also I have a small house and 3 other DCs so no nursery or room for massive toys. But if I don't give a fun suggestion I will end up with a massive unwanted toy.

[attheendoftheday]

I would get a jumperoo.

[anotherdayanothersquabble]

Just seen that you said no to books!!

[anotherdayanothersquabble]

books?

[bouquetofpencils]

Something for his nursery? Wooden castle? I would pick something that grows with him. Or for the garden, a swing, perfect for spring.

[Mrsgrumble]

A little tykes cosy truck would be perfect and will last until he is five. You can put the base in a usable from Christmas

[SweetSummerSweetPea]

What about membership to a local zoo/farm park?

if you have one near you, excellent idea..I would dealy love to have membership to ours...another idea is NT membership, nice places to go too....usually safe from dogs and dogs shit, very child friendly these days with activities and play area...

[SweetSummerSweetPea]

so boring I mean my suggestion is BTW no one else!

[SweetSummerSweetPea]

So boring....I think you can buy all this gear type stuff for pennies from all sorts of places....

so what about buying lessons, or something to do in a few months? Vouchers for tumble tots...

Or, something very personal babys first xmas type thing .....

Personally unless you are comfortably off...I wouldnt waste the money on buying this stuff..I went to a baby sale today and honestly, so much equipment there for £2 or £5 and so on, all amazing brands and looked new...rockers, play dens, high chairs...

[ReluctantCamper]

It's only £40, but this is what DH's parents bought for DS's first xmas:

www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Toys/Activity-Toys/Bruin-4in1-Activity-Rocker-RideOn(0110386)

He is 3.5 now, and until really recently it was still his favourite toy, as you can adapt it to suit various developmental stages. highly recommended.

if they want to spend more, you could look for a swanky wooden version?

[RedKites]

Sling bookcase ? I wish we'd asked for one of these when DS1 was little.

[callamia]

Swimming lessons?
There is nothing I wish we'd had at three months that would last more than a couple of months.