My cousin is 3 and I have not got her a toy for Christmas

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Her mum (my auntie who I am v.close to) said to get her some clothes because she has lots of toys so I have got her clothes but it feels a bit mean really but I am not a mum so don't really know.

Her birthday was 2 weeks ago and I sent a jigsaw then which she loves.

Would be out of order to send a jigsaw with the clothes if her mum has asked for no toys? She won't care will she? I know a lot of people here get annoyed when people give stuff they have not asked for.

I bet she would like some dressing up princess jewelry - tiara and plastic rings and such. Theybhardly take up any space and are nearly clothes.

i think to be fair if she has asked for no toys it prob means she is already getting loads anyway. might be wiser to send some chocolate or something educational with the clothes xxx

or a book or stickers

She couldn't possibly complain about a book or a barbie.

ohh DITO THE JEWELLERY - go to claires accessories or accessorize

Was thinking about adding a Christmassy book, will look in Claires for pretty hair stuff. Thanks !

Just thought I would let you know that I know how your auntie feels about having even more toys for her DD. My DD has loads and loads of toys, which a lot of them she does not really play with.
BUT
I also know how you feel about just buying clothes. It does not feel right just buy something that she needs to have for everyday use.

I would be happy if some got my DD some dressing up clothes though. these would not be very day cloths. Also I would be happy with anything educational ie books, games, puzzles.
I think things like these have more meaning to them too. She could if she chose to when she is much older to keep all bits like this for her DC. She could then say "this was mummy`s" I have a few thing from when I was little and my DC love seeing and using them.

I would not really want her to have any more chocolate/sweets as she get enough any time of they year anyway and she is not old enough to know about spacial Christmas chocolate/sweets.

How about a dressing up costume? Doesn't take up too much space and most little girls would love a fairy outfit (try woolies or the supermarkets).

Sorry, PPB, but personally I would complain bitterly about Barbie at 3yo. (Though possibly not to the giver's face).

Can't abide her and am putting off the evil day as long as poss

I would suggest dressing up as well
Tis still clothes but with more of a fun/play aspect.

The present itself counts mostly at this age really. You could put a little packet of sweeties in with the clothes if her mum is OK with it, Im sure that would please the little one just as much as a toy.
Or something cheap, like a fairy wand, or a plastic mask, or a tinsel wig. My dds love clothes actually, and neither minded getting clothes in a present.

I would probably send a book there are some lovely books here

I love books, everyone gets books from me!