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what is acceptable party gift?

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kennycat · 14/09/2021 20:33

My child has been invited to a party for three children. So, I'm looking at finding 3 presents by the weekend while working full time. I do not buy from Amazon before anyone suggests this. I don't know the children at all. Now, if I had a whole class party, which I never would do, I would be very happy for my child to not receive a present at all but I will obv buy gifts. I would hate for anyone random to buy my children toys because a) we have more than they want b) the children are a bit past toys and c)I'm really picky about what we have in the house. So, with that in mind I wouldn't buy a toy for another child unless they had specifically asked for it.
My thought are something like a book, something to eat (sweets rather than an apple clearly) and something to do or wear. Does that sound acceptable? I'd be very happy if that is what someone gave my children. I am ready for you all to tell me what an utter cowbag I am...

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Theblackdogagain · 14/09/2021 20:36

A nice book will be fine, you can buy a load from a book place online (not amazon) and start a present drawer, also get 10 cards for £1 do you have some spare. There are a lot of parties in the early years and we always gave books. Haribo or Perry pigs seems to be acceptable too.

RunningStrong · 14/09/2021 20:40

It might be a regional (class?) thing but once my DC got past about 7/8 £5 or £10 in a card seemed to be the done thing. I resisted for a while, but really it's better for everyone.

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SilenceOfThePrams · 14/09/2021 20:54

Any one of those things sounds fine, you don’t need all three.

I’d stick with book or sweets myself unless you know for sure the clothing size and preferences.

ScrumptiousBears · 14/09/2021 21:00

I give a £5 toy shop voucher and normally some sweets.

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kennycat · 14/09/2021 21:10

Amazing! Thanks - and I'm so chuffed you are all on the same wavelength as me.

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converseandjeans · 14/09/2021 21:15

By year 2 all parties my son had/went to parents put £10 in card. However if there are 3 that could be pricey so I think £5 plus some sweets would be good. Kids love a bit of cash.

converseandjeans · 14/09/2021 21:16

DS would often have enough to buy himself something decent like a trampoline or scooter.

Papergirl1968 · 14/09/2021 21:40

My dd went to a party for three girls in her class once and the invitation stayed to just bring one gift and the presents would be shared out between them.
Craft kits, books, games, stationary sets etc all make good presents. Maybe a t-shirt or something if you are reasonably sure of the size.
I found girls a lot easier to buy for than boys but maybe that’s because I have two dd!

TheGrumpyGoat · 14/09/2021 21:41

I usually buy books or a craft set.

TheGrumpyGoat · 14/09/2021 21:43

And between my 2 DD’s we’ve had 6 parties in the past 2 weeks so I buy in bulk!

BunnytheFriendlyDragon · 14/09/2021 21:47

A book is a god gift imho

ellenpartridge · 14/09/2021 22:51

I go for books, craft sets etc

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