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I don't do this specifically. We definitely get the kids more than 4 things but I do try to get them books, a toy or something they want, clothes/boots if they need them, and something I think they will like. So I guess we sort of do it, but not sticking to only 4 things.

We don't. I love the fun of Christmas shopping for my kids and prefer to do it without rules or categories. I like the idea of it though.

Nope. No interest at all. I love the fun/magic of Christmas. So her opening up new toothpaste that she needs doesn't fit with that. I would rather just stick to buying things that I know she will be excited about. Now if that is a nightgown or a book, then that is fine, but not sticking to 4 gifts in certain categories.

Kinda sorta.

I like that it limits to four main presents. We don't need a bunch of toys and random stuff. As kids get older I want them to know they won't get like a bunch of really expensive toy gifts. Sure we could buy them 20 cheap toys now but that's hard to maintain when they are 10 years old and expect 20 expensive gifts. I hope it also makes them appreciate non toy gifts (fancy nice books, special shoes etc).

However I do like the idea of maybe expanding on it a bit. Last year we did one big joint gift (swing set) in addition to the WNWR under the tree. I would also like to add an activity gift to the mix (which would only really ever fit in the want category which doesn't seem fair). This year we are giving our five year old a gift certificate to go on a ropes course/zip line at the zoo.

And then a lot of the other random stuff goes in their stocking. Toothpaste, socks, mittens, etc.

We do not do it. For the time being, I try to make it special for my son and make his wishes come true.

@ShootingStar: Oh good, I'm not the only one! I've giving Thomas toothbrushes, which I know my kids like over the plain ones they get from the dentist. Plus it's cheap, so it's not like it's really taking away from toys.