https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 11:45:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/3#post-1572004 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:50:56 +0000 anonysquire 1572004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all those who weighed in. After just getting home from my first shift and rushing into my bed to grab my ZuZu baby and having her smile the worlds biggest smile at me for like 5 minutes straight.... I remembered that she will forever get anything she wants or anything I want for her (same thing). </p> <p>You guys are all great :) :) Off to kiss my baby to death. Not real death. Just kiss death. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571682 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:19:40 +0000 swurlygurl 1571682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha, I just have to laugh at all of this.</p> <p>I personally wouldn't spend much on gifts for my LOs, but that's not my thing. People have different 'love languages' (not sure how many are familiar with that book?), and gifts are not mine, so it wouldn't occur to me to spend that kind of money on a gift.</p> <p>However, there are things more personal to me that I would totally want to spend ridiculous amounts of money on for my LOs!</p> <p>FWIW, my DD is obsessed with carrying around purses right now, at 15 months. She loves putting things in them and carrying them around the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571642 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:04:01 +0000 MamaG 1571642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not my thing personally, but we have gifted our daughter things that others don't agree with as well. Such as diamond earrings (of which one has already been lost). I also let my toddler play with one of my small coach purses. It was my wedding handbag that I purchased at an outlet for about $30 and will likely never use again. </p> <p>I would love to do a pandora bracelet or an add-a-pearl necklace like I've seen mentioned. But jewelry is more my thing than LV purses. LO loves to look at my charm bracelet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571613 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 07:46:12 +0000 swedishfish 1571613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If anyone is getting a LV bag in this household, it will be me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571598 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 07:34:00 +0000 Mamaof2 1571598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: My only concern would be your DD ruining the bag. My 3 yr old LOVES purses and has tons of them - she also sticks markers w/o the lid in them...... fills them with goldfish crackers..... found the scissors and cut it........spilled milk on/in it</p> <p>Its fine because the bags were super cheap but if she ruined a designer bag - ouch!!!</p> <p>If its just for pictures of mommy and me with the same bag - that's all good - but I wouldn't allow her use it as a "play" item </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571560 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:50:02 +0000 hilsy85 1571560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@scg00387: you are absolutely right! The conversation just started to rub me the wrong way when it turned into commenting on what some people see as irresponsible use of money/poor judgment as a parent, rather than just sharing opinions. But I am probably reading too much into it, which is why I left the thread after that :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571551 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:43:53 +0000 Happygal 1571551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't do it. Whenever I see little girls gussied up like grown women, I think, "What's the rush?" It's the hippie in me, I suppose. I also don't give a hoot about designer anything. And I think another question to consider is whether buying a designer purse for an infant is good stewardship of money, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571540 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:36:32 +0000 looch 1571540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All I will add to this conversation is that now that you've written down for all eternity that your daughter will be into designer bags, she will absolutely rebel against that, JUST BECAUSE that's how kids are! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571454 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 03:33:04 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 1571454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its not for me, personally, but if you like it and you really want to get it for her, DO IT! And while you're at it, pick one up for me please? lol</p> <p>I am admittedly cheap. A vast majority of everything she has been given/owns was either purchased on sale with coupons (Thank you Fisher Price for screwing up your coupons at Christmas!) or bought from a consignment sale. I seriously adore those. I am not against spending some money on her, it just all adds up over time and while we aren't poor, I live like I am. lol. I hate buying anything new or full price if I don't have to and while I would LOVE to buy designer stuff, I just think about everything else I could buy with that money and feel guilty. </p> <p>Again, not saying it is wrong or stupid, it just isn't me. Like I said before, if it is something you REALLY want to get for her, screw the snark and get it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571437 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 02:16:59 +0000 googly-eyes 1571437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's not something I would buy, but if a couple shifts buys it and it's something you want to do, I just don't think it's a big deal. I wouldn't make a habit of it though.</p> <p>Eta I see this as one of those things that's for you, not her, though. I don't know if that changes anything.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571436 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 02:16:41 +0000 loveisstrange 1571436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly... I think it's not even Easter yet and that's a good long time to change your mind about what you want to get her for Christmas. </p> <p>But to answer your question, no. I would not purchase designer things for a baby. I think Id rather send her to college than give her a LV bag. Put that money in a savings account and let her buy her own purse when she's older. It would make a great gift for something like a 16th birthday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571422 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 01:29:32 +0000 anonysquire 1571422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: yes! Adorable!!! And proof that babies use purses!!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571408 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:56:58 +0000 autumnlove 1571408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I probably wouldn't but you should buy it if you want the bag for Z! :-) I can't wait to see pics!</p> <p>A friend gave me a fake mini LV years ago and my LO "uses" it everyday around the house. I think she has a felt tomato inside her bag right now!</p> <p>[attach=1791/14/n440j0.600x585.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571402 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:38:52 +0000 anonysquire 1571402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: a binky and a toy probably lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571401 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:38:11 +0000 anonysquire 1571401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: I didn't bring up my financial situation on purpose. I said I am willing to work 2 extra shifts to buy it so I make sure the money didnt come out of our budget. It's not going to break us or anything, I just figured I was being responsible :)</p> <p>Thanks ladies. You've all convinced me to get us our matching bags :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571306 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 22:01:13 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1571306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Why did I think the gift was moccasins? Freshly Picked (right) makes the for $60. </p> <p>I'm not a fan of tiny LV bags, so I'd pass on this item. Now if my mom kept a larger LV bag that she actually used heck yeah i would love to have that. What is she going to be able to place in the tiny LV? Lip gloss and gum. Just doesn't seem all that useful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571292 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:48:38 +0000 immabeetoo 1571292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: to be fair, she specifically posted on here asking for opinions. </p> <p>to answer the original questions<br /> how much is too much for you to spend on a gift for your child?<br /> it depends on the gift. I will be much more willing to spend more $ when he is old enough to articulate wants.</p> <p>And would you ever buy your child a designer item?<br /> Absolutely not. I would spend more for something ethically sourced and/or handmade, but I don't put much value in designer items in general and will consciously avoid instilling any admiration for trendy brand names in my kids. But everyone has their "thing" which I acknowledge. </p> <p>The other details you posted in response to others make it sound like you want the purse yourself - which is great if she doesn't like it, but honestly it sounds like you're setting yourself up for disappointment if she doesn't like it. And then she'll feel guilty for not liking it. Are you going to let her play with it as a toddler? I'm not sure how heirloom gifts work. The ones that are 'classic' make more sense to me, I guess. I would feel incredibly guilty if my Mom spent a ton of $ on a purse and gave it to me and I didn't like it - earrings or a necklace I could stick in a drawer, a purse is a bigger obligation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571287 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:46:56 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1571287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hm, let me think...as a daughter, my feeling is, a bag like that would be sentimental but I probably would view it more as a keepsake than as as useable item. It would probably stay in a box. As far as sentiment goes, you can probably get as much mileage out of a less expensive bag.</p> <p>But sometimes we just want something we want! And hey, if you eventually decide you want something else, I am sure you'll be able to sell it.</p> <p>At least it is responsibly sourced! No sweatshops, lol.</p> <p>I would let this go until Christmas and then revisit. In that time you may fall in love with a million other things, or end up spending a lot on necessary gear, etc. It wouldn't hurt to give yourself a little space in case your priorities or desires change. </p> <p>I definitely remember feeling like LO needed everything RIGHT NOW when he was little, and over time realized he didn't understand it yet. I mean, at 19 months he is just now getting an idea of bags (he tries to pick up DH's briefcase, and will pretend that a basket is a briefcase and tell me 'byebye mama!'). So you definitely don't have to rush into anything! </p> <p>There have been luxurious purchases I have 100 percent knew I wanted, and then over time I just kinda didn't want them anymore! So I know the feeling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571268 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:35:21 +0000 singingbee 1571268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know why you need everyone's opinion? It's your money. If you want to spend that on a purse for a baby, that's okay, you can do that. Personally, I wouldn't. If I wanted matching bags, I'd look for something else. My mom and I have the same tastes, but I have two sisters that hate everything my mom gets them. You never know what she is going to like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571206 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:45:40 +0000 MamaMoose 1571206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: I would say that if she has to specifically work extra time to pay for the purchase we can assume that this is a significant purchase for her based on her current financial situation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571177 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:25:13 +0000 hilsy85 1571177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: I don't think she's talking like 80 hour work weeks...I think she works part time for family, so I doubt it will mean spending significant extra time away from her Lo!</p> <p>I honestly don't see a difference between this and any other "heirloom" gift like a Tiffany rattle, gold bracelet, etc--other than the price. And since we don't know her financial situation I would hesitate to say that it's not a good idea for her to spend that money.</p> <p>@anonysquire: bottom line, do what you want and don't worry about what other ppl will think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571175 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:24:49 +0000 ScarletBegonia 1571175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't, but take my opinion with a grain of salt as I buy all of Aaron's (and most of my) clothes at k-mart....on sale. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571141 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:05:07 +0000 Smurfette 1571141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: excellent point! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571129 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:02:03 +0000 Weagle 1571129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: ditto.</p> <p>Honestly, I think this is a ridiculous thing to buy for a baby, or child, no matter who is buying it or how it's being paid for. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571080 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:41:08 +0000 Arden 1571080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: That is an excellent point. Time is worth so much more to any child than things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1571028 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:21:16 +0000 MamaMoose 1571028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: whatever time you will spend working two extra shifts specifically to pay for the bag I can tell you with 100% certainty that your daughter would rather spend that time with you than have the bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1570976 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:51:31 +0000 Bookish 1570976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: haha, girl, it's your money. If you want to buy her a crazy expensive purse, and you can do so without hardship, then buy the darn purse. Would I do it? No, but I'm spending an insane amount of money on a trip to Disney World for my 9 month old, so I really can't talk ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1570971 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:49:44 +0000 Beebug 1570971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was reading this post @anonysquire: and totally sitting here like "really??!!" and thinking all sorts of foolish thoughts.</p> <p>But really, I thought about it in the sense that.....I don't care about hand bags and would never, ever, ever buy something like that for me or anyone else. BUT if that's your thing, there are odds it might be your kids thing too, just like horses or hockey might be my kids thing and I might buy them an item related to it (practical or not) or spend X amount of money over time on it that could easily out do whatever price that bag is, you know? To each their own, we all have our own crazy, and heck....we only live once. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1570965 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:48:02 +0000 anonysquire 1570965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm I'm hearing what you are all saying and it's making sense but I can't stop thinking about matchy matchy bags for Christmas :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-for-lo/page/2#post-1570957 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:46:16 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1570957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yea I think you need to think about how this is going to play out if you buy it. Would it be on a shelf for safe keeping? If so maybe save the money and let her pick something out (aka the memory of her first bag). Or if it's for her to actually have and hold how is it not going to get torn up? </p> <p>It seems like you are set on the bag idea but I've also heard about "add a pearl" necklaces where for each occasion you can add a pearl. </p>