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This will be her first Christmas. I started shopping for it when I was pregnant. I start Christmas shopping super early though - I get serious about it around April/May, because we have a limited income and a large immediate family, and this way I can shop sales and get everyone the best value for money (plus using things like Swagbucks/Listia etc to take things further).

So far she has a few toys, mostly from Citrus Lane boxes, and a few baby lotions etc for her stocking. Her main present will be a "My first Christmas" ornament, as it can be a keepsake for her

@littlebug: totally worth it.

I've been shopping already. I have 18 kids on DH's side and 2 on my side so I always am on the lookout for good sales. One year I was working too much and was out shopping on Dec 24 and was wrapping presents all night. That was too stressful. Our DD is getting a kitchen, books, and clothes from us.

Haven't started. I have some magnatiles I bought around her birthday I think I will give her. She doesn't need or want anything I feel like meh, wait until she does

I started getting things here and there about 6 weeks ago, I've got dinnerware, art for LOs room, a sheet set...basically things they need. Gotta get some toys too, eventually.

@autumnlove: I just picked up a Disney princesses glitter glider set from Costco for Noelle yesterday! Stumped on what to get J.

I keep an eye out for deals year-round, but I usually don't start getting serious about it until September. We're already done shopping for LO, though. Got her a Bitty Baby and kitchen both on sale. I'll probably wrap a box of diapers, too, just because she loves ripping wrapping paper

I'm starting early, mostly because I don't know when DD will be here.

Already have a few things stashed away. I swear this is the time when all the best deals can be found.

Not until late November/December. I figure the later I leave it the more idea I'll have of what she's into.

I have since June, when I started buying birthday presents for her. Only a couple more stocking stuffers and then I'm done buying for lo. Then only dh, my mum and 2 nephews to buy for then I'll be finished.

I don't buy until much closer...I usually like to see the Black Friday deals!

@Mrs. High Heels: disney glitter glider set at costco?? Really?? My daughter will go nuts!!

@Mrs. High Heels: I checked our local Costco yesterday and didn't see it Disappointed. Hopefully they'll start to carry it soon! I have a Disney Princess addict here.

I did see that they got the toddler sized Elsa/Anna dolls!

I've been done for about a month. Our local co-op ran a Melissa & Doug order and a Green Toys order for 50% off. Just need to order an Ikea bookshelf for storage!

I will probably start looking and thinking about what to get her soon. Still trying to figure out what she is going to get this year!

@autumnlove: Lol, I've been wanting them forever for C and Zulily had a great deal about a month ago. They can be pretty pricey, but I had to get a set for us and one for our cousin/best man's boys- we always buy odd gifts for each other's boys.

Last year we got them philosopher puppets from Unemployed Philosophers Guild, they are hilarious!

I'm on the lookout for an anywhere chair on sale.

Other than that I'm keeping it very small - a book and a new outfit and that's it!