I've always loved shopping for kids and babies, so I assumed everyone else did too and would have fun shopping for my lo for Chanukah. But so far family members are being surprisingly practical and asking me what she needs. It's kind of nice!
Do you have to make wish lists for your family members on behalf of your lo, or do they buy whatever they want?
blogger / pomelo / 5400 posts
I'm making a wishlist for him. I guess it might be first-time-mom control issues, but I really, really would like to have a say in the toys he gets for as long as I can -- stuff that allows for open-ended play, and a good variety that is not all flashing lights/sounds.
pear / 1764 posts
My MIL & mom know DDs sizes and know my opinions as far as toys go for the most part but with other people I don't tell them what to get, but if it was something I wasn't comfortable with I would return it or save it until we deemed it appropriate.
nectarine / 2019 posts
Our Mother's will ask, usually get one or 2 things that we want, and then some stuff that they want.
grapefruit / 4049 posts
I LOVE it that this year everyone is asking me what we need for our LOs. It just makes things easier for us and them! I did set up Amazon wish lists for them (just for our own use at first, but now I'm sending the links to those who have asked).
pomegranate / 3980 posts
Well normally people ask us what she needs and I will give general ideas but this year she went through the ads and pointed out things to "ask santa for" and MIL and FIL bought her some stuff that she chose.
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
Yes, some people ask but I would actually prefer the surprise. You can always do returns. I guess I am not that picky and I think it is more fun for the holidays if it is a surprise.
clementine / 889 posts
All of DS's grandparents seem to be enthralled with plastic, flashy, noisy toys. I have been trying to suggest some that are a little calmer, so to speak, like wooden blocks, a shape sorter, and other wooden toys. I am just aiming for some balance. Since DS is only 8 months and has three sets of grandparents, DH and I aren't really getting him anything for Christmas other than a 1st Xmas ornament, his stocking and the carseat we just purchased for him. Plus his birthday is coming up in March, so I'm sure between the two events, he'll be set until next year.
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts
I do an amazon.com wishlist, and it works great!! Whenever I think of something I'd like to get for him but don't wanna spend the money, I put it on there. Cool toys, accessories for his stroller, etc.
hostess / papaya / 10540 posts
Not only do I have a wishlist, but I help my mom and grandma by doing their shopping for them because that's what they prefer lol.
persimmon / 1255 posts
I email LO's Amazon wishlist to those who ask. I appreciate it when people ask cause I hate doing returns, especially with LO in tow.
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
What Red wrote. I have so little time around the holidays with us traveling, that I can't be worried about making it to the store or post office.
hostess / eggplant / 11068 posts
Nobody has asked us! But that's okay because LO is only 4 months old and doesn't need anything. I like buying her toys that I think will help her developmentally and actually prefer if friends/family didn't buy her extra toys. My parents did mention that they wanted to get LO something and I replied, "Diapers. Just buy her diapers."
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
Well, since my lo isn't old enough to know what a gift is this year I'm asking for things like warm pjs. When she starts knowing and wanting toys, ill probably prefer a surprise. I trust my family can pick out good toys! But of course if they continue to ask me I'm sure I can find things I'd love for her to have
grape / 81 posts
I saw a great list on babble today if anyone needs ideas to tell people
http://blogs.babble.com/babys-first-year-blog/2011/12/06/gifts-for-babys-under-20/
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
I created an Amazon wish list. When people ask what she wants, I send them the list! 
kiwi / 718 posts
I haven't really had to worry about christmas stuff yet, since baby isn't here, but people have been asking a lot about toys for the baby shower or just how we're going to deal with stuff in general, so I did start a wishpot with toys for children who are a little older that will initiate imaginative play. they only hard & fast rule that I have, though, is no plastic. I've told everyone that they are welcome to buy plastic toys for our kid, but those toys will be staying at their house for baby v to play with when he or she comes over. no plastic at our house.
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