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Age 7&10 DD’s - is it a cop out buying beds as Xmas presents?

92 replies

flissity · 28/10/2019 08:25

Am trying to decide this...

They both need new beds and ideally I know they’d like something like a high sleeper/cabin bed.

Would it be an acceptable xmas present?? Along with other stuff as well of course. Plus they have 6 aunties/uncles who they get presents off and 3 sets grandparents. So won’t go short on stuff.

There’s just no other ‘big’ presents they really need.
Was thinking can get bed covers and lamp etc to make it all exciting f...

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mamabluestar · 30/10/2019 10:56

Those saying bedding is a crap present is most certainly not speaking for everyone. My daughter asked for a Harry Potter duvet cover for Christmas last year

ysmaem · 30/10/2019 13:53

I think it's a fantastic idea

Fuckenstein · 30/10/2019 14:07

I dont think a bed is a Christmas gift either. Christmas is fun and even if you don't have as much to spend I still think you can do fun gifts cheaply.we moved house recently and 2 of the DC needed new beds, It was an expense I could have done without but they were needed.

SarBear1980 · 31/10/2019 07:12

We did a bed and bedroom make over for our son...it was a bit mental but we sent him to Granny’s house on Christmas Eve afternoon and totally changed his room - high sleeper with desk, dinosaur themed lamp, cushions, covers, pictures, book case, book etc...we then got this tape from EBay that said ‘elves at work do not enter’ and covered his door in it. When he came back to go to bed we made a big story with a letter from the elves saying he had to sleep in mummy and daddy’s bed as they’re were busy in his room. He was 4 but absolutely loved it! 2 years later he still tells people the elves came and made his bed. Maybe not the same story/drama for older children but I say beds are totally acceptable presents if that’s what children want. My son doesn’t really ever want toys - but he’d been desperate for this type of bed!

MerryMarigold · 31/10/2019 07:24

I think it's totally fine OP. When my twins were little (I think 3) I gave them big boy/ girl beds for their birthday which basically meant a basic bed plus a duvet they'd love. They unwrapped the covers. They were extremely thrilled! Another year, at 9yo they got a room makeover for birthday. That was expensive but also necessary. Dd wanted a 4 poster (which she got via eBay, used her own mattress)!

orangeteal · 31/10/2019 07:58

I got a cabin bed when I was about 11 for Christmas, LOVED it and thought it was a great present. I might have been less enthused if it was just a pine bed!

Proseccoinamug · 31/10/2019 08:05

DS got a high sleeper for his birthday once so yes, I would. I got him the duvet cover and curtains he loved to go with it. He was thrilled.

My dd’s bestie got a ‘room makeover’ for her birthday, ie her bedroom redecorated and the girls all thought it was the best present ever.

banskuwansku · 31/10/2019 12:04

We give dc pyjamas, t shirts, dictionary, scrabble and bedding. Santa brings all the fun stuff.

OverthinkingThis · 31/10/2019 12:18

I think it's a great idea OP.

Trewser · 31/10/2019 12:23

I like to be fairly frugal at xmas but think a bed is a shite present. Why not do xmas as normal then wait until the jan sales to get the beds?

PurpleFrames · 31/10/2019 12:31

I was going to say yes- but after reading on I think it's a good idea 🤩

You could get matching cushions/duvet/pyjamas and go all out!

mummymayhem18 · 31/10/2019 21:19

Agree with a lot of others. A bed isn't a present,not to a child. It's a necessity not a present. When I say that I mean certainly for your age children. I can understand teenagers wanting a bedroom makeover but to a young child I think they would be very disappointed.

Leeds2 · 31/10/2019 21:54

I think it is a nice present, so would go for it!

I volunteer in a primary school, and the girls often tell me that they have had new (character) bedding for their birthdays, and seem quite pleased with it.

Hadenoughofitall441 · 31/10/2019 22:41

My personal opinion is yes it’s a cop out, I’d class that as an essential. However as I don’t know your family’s circumstances it would be fair to judge you.

loops2019 · 31/10/2019 22:42

I wouldn't
Poor kids just an essential item

Snakedoctor · 01/11/2019 19:36

My 8 year old would absolutely love a high sleeper with desk underneath for Christmas! There is not many toys on her Christmas list at all, she much more in to writing and drawing, and she would be much more excited by a high sleeper than toys she will hardly use. Go for it OP, you know you're child best!

DelurkingAJ · 01/11/2019 21:58

I got a desk the Christmas I was 7. I was beyond excited. I would have got many other fun presents from extended family but I asked for and got a desk. My DM and DUncle pit it together on the day and I spent the afternoon arranging it. Happy memories and I was materially very spoilt.

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