Token gift for someone who buys for your child?

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Hi all, I’m looking for a token gift that is better than a box of biscuits/chocolates for someone that buys Christmas presents for your child, but they have none of their own so can’t do a straight swap! I know a lot of people only buy for children at Christmas but as they have no children I want to give them something in return.

As a non-child owing friend, I am delighted with anything espywhere DC are involved. Things I’ve received:

• free diary decorated by child
• mad looking broach with garish stones (still in my jewellery box).
• anything that child is involved in giving. No booze, chocolate that they might share or know it’s special to me (but still look with big longing eyes)
• weeds they think are flowers
• anything DC take part in creating and giving so they understand it’s a joy to give
• lots of love.

A poinsettia in a nice pot. They are so lovely and Christmasy.

Nice socks

Champagne or nice prosecco?

Yes, or any nice plant

Our DC are grown and flown. Neighbours in the next road whom we got to know have a DD and I have always got her a little something for birthdays and Christmas. We didn't expect anything in return (I enjoyed buying her a gift) but we were given some nice little jars of jam, a cake, a candle and a plant at different times. Now the daughter is 8 and she makes us something, which is lovely.

A Christmas cactus. The plant is the texture of a succulent with no spikes and it bursts into colourful flowers around Christmas. They are very easy to care for.

Craggi do lovely supersoft scarves, pashminas and hats. Starting at £12.99.

+1 for poinsettia .. however I am also a non-child owning friend and in this case would say it is definitely the thought that counts so chocs etc would be totally fine. It's just lovely to be thought about!

Candle?

Book

I would do a plant type gift, or perhaps a basket/plant pot with daffodil/crocus bulbs in that the child has planted. Perhaps with a little sign or painted rock/stone to go in. I wound definitely make sure that the child gave a hand drawn/scribbled/age appropriate home made card too.

Tbh I think a generic gift like chocolates or biscuits is fine, but I'd send a personalised card either decorated by the child themselves or (if too young) with their hand prints or picture.

Thanks all! DC are only young but I think the homemade card would definitely be appreciated! I’ll see what I can get DS to participate with this year!