To describe the type of baby clothes you like or keep letting them buy what you dont like?

[Sophie1029734]

Hi everyone, I have a little girl who is 19 months.
Some family members keep buying LO mustard, dark greens, extreme floral, black, dark grey clothes. I always go for gentle colours like pinks, light blues etc I reach for what I like and by the time she is in the next size they have yet to be worn and I need to find somewhere for them to go. Im very grateful to get clothes for Lao but It's a waste of peoples money, time looking for them, I have a small house with no storage so it really adds to the struggle.
A family member has said she is getting lots of baby clothes in a sale, should I air what I like before she gets LO piles of clothes that she just wont wear?

I am conflicted. I dont want to sound rude but I think it's also rude getting rid of clothes they bought for her. Even if she worn them once or for a photo, they get no real use. I dont know..

If people suggest buying clothes for you, like in your example of the sale, I'd say that you've got plenty of clothes in her current size and several sizes up. Say you haven't got space for any more.

When my dd was born, a family member handed down piles and piles of clothes from her children. It was way more than we ever needed. We were very grateful but we also wanted to choose some clothes ourselves. So next time when she offered if we'd like more clothes, I just said that we'd had lots of clothes gifted (we hadn't) and didn't have space for many more.

I don't want to sou d rude but I don't think your child cares what she wears. As long as she's clean and warm she's fine.
I got clothes from my sister's boys for my little girl and she mostly wears those. I bought a few bits, like leggings etc, but she mostly wears things we were given.
Buying new stuff is just bad for the environment...and it isn't cheap.
Mustard is a great colour...

It's tricky. I think if it were one or two outfits I would suck it up and just charity shop them. But if they are planning to buy loads I might just say you don't need any more at the moment and you don't have space.
I think it would be rude to state a preference but on the other hand it's annoying to be given a load of stuff in someone else's taste.

I think I'd be really enthusiastic about anything they get that's even slightly more towards your preference and really emphasise that about it.

I think I have different taste to you :o I have boys and I hate all the pastel blue, white, grey, navy stuff. I like bright yellows, greens, orange. I also don't like sportswear or brands. So when SIL sends anything that happens to be yellow I say "I LOVE how bright this is!! I love bright colours. It's my favourite." She has started to send more yellow/green stuff and I am grateful for it. There is still some navy/baby blue/grey but TBH it's diluted by the things that are more colourful and helps balance an outfit as well, so nothing goes to waste.

Occasionally there is something I find really naff or that DS doesn't like for some reason and I tend to just stick that to one side but I do use the majority of the items she sends. Emphasising what I like while not commenting negatively on the stuff I'm less keen on has helped steer things towards what I prefer without (I hope!) causing offence. Of course we are always thankful and grateful for anything sent.

And yes, I think if you have someone offering in advance to look in the sales for you, I'd say something like "Oh can you keep an eye out for pale pink tops? I'm really in need of some to go with her next stuff" or "Yes please, I'm low on leggings, especially if you see any in blue or yellow!" or "I saw some lovely Peter Rabbit stuff in there last week, let me know if you see anything like that"

These things help hint/steer people towards your preferences without explicitly saying "Don't get anything too garish".

I took all the hideous stuff my MIL bought back (to Asda, they do have nice bits but she bought all the horrible polyester tat) and bought washing powder in big boxes with the money. Saved one or two for the odd photo. Since that I’ve given strict instructions on what to get (she does ask for a list) or give her generic items to buy that don’t really matter and are either not seen much or not worn often (e.g Dd1 would like a cotton nightie, DD2 would like a pair of party shoes).