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Help please! I need a miracle

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SingingSantaChristmas · 11/12/2022 11:20

Help me!!! Please.

my daughter asked for a “singing santa Christmas” last year and I bought her this from Aldi. It dances and plays “Santa Claus is coming to town”.

it was her favourite present by a mile. She danced around it most of Christmas Day then took to sleeping with it in her bed. Then she took it to nursery and a friend dropped it and it broke. 😩

Her letter to Santa this year asked for another one and apologised for breaking the last one. It’s the only thing she wants. I’ve searched everywhere and can’t find one the same (she’s autistic so a different one will not do). She’s 4 and really believes Father Christmas is magical so it will break her heart if I can’t find a way to replace him!

I have taken him to a repair café and a friend who is an electrician and they can’t fix him. 😔 Circuit board bust, apparently.

So my Christmas plea is that please, please if anybody owns one of these, can I buy it from you? I am hoping thay by a miracle a mumsnetter might have one they are prepared to part with to make DD’s Christmas wish come true.

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Anewuser · 11/12/2022 17:37

Blimey, I never cry, but with a special needs child myself I totally understand. @Always4Brenner What a star. Clearly at the right place, at the right time. @SingingSantaChristmas hope your little girl knows what a wonderful mum she has.

Mumofthreeteenagers · 11/12/2022 17:43

Oh my word. In tears here. Thank you Always4Brenner x.

Ethelfromnumber73 · 11/12/2022 17:49

Loving this thread.

Always4Brenner · 11/12/2022 17:49

As soon as I saw this immediately thinking that’s going to this little girl, no need to even think it’s Christmas and magic happens especially for little ones.

SingingSantaChristmas · 11/12/2022 17:53

Always4Brenner · 11/12/2022 17:49

As soon as I saw this immediately thinking that’s going to this little girl, no need to even think it’s Christmas and magic happens especially for little ones.

You are a real life Mrs Claus! Thank you again so much.

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SingingSantaChristmas · 11/12/2022 17:53

FearofQueefing · 11/12/2022 17:30

@Always4Brenner as the parent of a child with ASD, you have no idea the difference you have made to this kid's Christmas. You hero!!

Absolutely this!

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GonnaGetGoingReturns · 11/12/2022 17:58

@Always4Brenner - what a true Christmas hero you are!

Motnight · 11/12/2022 17:59

Lovely thread ❤️

KaleToChristmas · 11/12/2022 18:17

Ahh, yessss!!

Wibbly1008 · 11/12/2022 18:20

Always4Brenner · 11/12/2022 13:20

I’ve got one no gift please pm me I’d be glad to help.

good wishes and prayers to this beautiful soul. With a small offer of help, you can make wishes come true. God bless you!

TempyBrennan · 11/12/2022 18:29

If it falls through I also have one of those really annoying Santa’s you’re welcome to!

RosettaStormer · 11/12/2022 18:32

Such a great thread.

Oxborn · 11/12/2022 19:04

This has made me cry

ChristmasCwtch · 11/12/2022 19:05

This is lovely. Crossing fingers for quick Royal Mail delivery!!!! 🥰

Always4Brenner · 11/12/2022 19:09

I’ll do all I can special delivery quickest and safest.

Sammysquiz · 11/12/2022 19:12

Threads like this one are the reason I remain a Mumsnetter!

YourMommaWasASnowblower · 11/12/2022 19:30

Aww, the Christmas spirit is in bucket loads on this thread, well done @Always4Brenner

SingingSantaChristmas · 11/12/2022 21:11

TempyBrennan · 11/12/2022 18:29

If it falls through I also have one of those really annoying Santa’s you’re welcome to!

Thank you! Such lovely people here. I hope I can pay it forward somehow.

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SingingSantaChristmas · 11/12/2022 21:12

Always4Brenner · 11/12/2022 19:09

I’ll do all I can special delivery quickest and safest.

🥰🥰🥰

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MrsTerryPratchett · 11/12/2022 21:16

How have I got hay fever in December? My eyes are streaming.

<sniffle>

MrsMitford3 · 11/12/2022 21:17

what a lovely thread-so heartwarming

Always4Brenner · 12/12/2022 15:35

All posted tracked should be there by tomorrow thrilled I could help ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Batcountry8 · 12/12/2022 15:53

Oh this has made my bloody day.

That little girl is going to be so thrilled and the magic of Christmas is right here.

Xx

Pumpkin20222 · 12/12/2022 16:09

Attached is a screen grab of the advert for the original toy - may be helpful if you are contacting Aldi

Can you put the electronics from another toy that sings “Santa Claus is coming to town” into this plushie? That way at least the toy would sing again.

Does the circuit board have any numbers/manufacturer details on it? It may be possible to buy a replacement board.

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Pumpkin20222 · 12/12/2022 16:11

Another screengrab, hope this is clearer.

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