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toddler moms - gift Q
A friend of ours has a little girl who's almost 3, and we're trying to decide what to get her (the mom, not the toddler) for Xmas.
The Man thinks we should get her something that will help with being a mom, like a cute diaper bag. I think that she deals with being a mom the other 364 days of the year and I want to get her something not-mom-like, such as a pedicure, or movie tickets with included babysitter or something.
As the parent of a toddler, which would you prefer? I want to get her something she'll actually enjoy using, not just something "useful"!
Re: toddler moms - gift Q
Yeah- at almost 3 she might be out or almost out fo the diaper bag stage anyway!
I have an almost 3 year old and a 2.5 month old. I would LOVE to get something for me like a pedicure or massage, or even a 'grown up' restuarant giftcard.
But yeah- your thinking is more on the money and your DH is just seeing your friend as a mom- not as a woman- as her own person.
What does she like to do?
Get her something related to her interests.
Like most gift giving questions, there really is no right or wrong answer, it depends on the receiver. I'm sure some women would love a gift related to them being a mom, others would prefer something else.
For me, I would prefer a diaper bag over a mani/pedi or spa gift card, because I'm not crazy about spas or getting my nails done. That said, I'd prefer a subscription to National Geographic over all of these things.
You two know her best. Think what she would like, not just what you would like if you were in her shoes.
Unless she's pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the near future, a diaper bag is NOT a practical gift right now. One, she probably has several diaper bags, and two, at nearly three years old, her daughter is very nearly past the diaper bag stage!
Anything with free babysitting included is awesome in my book.
I would love a pedicure or movie tickets or even just a free night of babysitting (without the other things attached)! I covet adult nights out
All great ideas ...
I am a mom to an amost 3 yo and would love a family gift like a membership to the zoo, science museum or other family-themed venue. Or even a gift-card (in whatever amount) to a family-friendly restaurant.
And yes, my DD's out of diapers, so the diaper bag would get donated to Good Will. And feel free to buy DD a gift and skip me. I have everything I need/want. But if you want to buy me a present, then I guess you should buy me a present - you know, based off of my likes and interests.