Its a difficult one. We dont know this Mums story or her financial situation. Obviously money is not really an issue for her. it would be great when this child is a little older to teach her the joy of giving and instead of spending so much on her they could go shopping for gifts to donate.

I probably spend a fair bit on my kids at Christmas but I don’t spend a lot on them during the year they get cloths and shoes but not toys etc shirts

I budget $300 for each child, which these days might not get much depending on what they are into.
I believe that’s way too much that she spent on a two year old. That’s what’s make our kids these days so spoilt and disrespectful towards adults.

I have a 2 year old and he will get only few presents because he is in the age when he doesn’t care. On the other hand he has 2 older siblings and they will get more because they know Christmas and it’s just different the older they get. But definitely 2 year old doesn’t need much to make them happy.

We literally have no insight into what this mother/child go through on a day to day basis during the year or what else is going on in their lives….let people enjoy things!

each to their own

I feel this is a really personal choice, I sit on the fence. On one hand I think, just go overboard, the joy on their face when they see that mountain of presents will be priceless and then on the other hand I think it’s a little over the top for a 2 year old, only that there will be so little to buy another years and 2 year olds don’t really understand Christmas fully.

I know of of someone who is only buying their daughter school supplies for christmas this year. She is sick of having toys everywhere so she isnt buying any, her daughter is 4. Some would say this is wrong as well. Each family should do what they feel is right but they should also teach their children that every family has different traditions and will do things differently.

Not judging another mum, everyone has to do parenting the best way they know how……..what I will say is that it is a shame to overwhelm kids with so many material goods they can’t appreciate the value of items and the effort it takes to earn goodies…..also, how much plastic rubbish can this planet bear? We try to be frugal in our consumption and recycle as much as possible – we talk to our kids about being conscious consumers – they let us know what they think about a companies environmental policies!

This is a personal choice and it comes down to the person who is buying the presents and how comfortable they are in spending up big.
Personally at that age I found maybe two or three presents, as other family members gave presents as well. I put some away and rotated them into their playtime at a later date, so that they weren’t overwhelmed and could appreciate each present.

Her money, her choice.
If she can afford to spoil her child ONCE a year then good on her.
The child might not get anything else any other time of the year.
I know I did something very similar for my bubs first birthday as we were in iso. I’m pretty sure I spent more than a thousand dollars just to try and compensate for not being able to throw her a party or have people over.

My personal opinion is that it is too much, for one child and for 2 years of age, however, everyone has different feelings and circumstances, so, each to their own ….

In MY opinion it’s too much, but each to their own. It’s her choice, and we should not judge. What Christmas looks like for others will be different to what it is for us ????

There is 365 days in a year…what you spend at Christmas will look totally different to someone else’s as you don’t know the gifts and money and things spent for the rest of the year. Also, everyone is different anyway and as long as it’s within your means

Lucky child! Good on the mum if she’s able afford all these, gift giving is about sentiments and the Christmas spirit.

We al make our own choices. I wouldn’t do this myself, but if she likes doing this, can afford it and thinks it’s good for her child than it’s up to her.

I think people need to go back to basics but in all honesty if you can afford it then do what you wish with your money. Just don’t say they are from Santa because one kid receiving all that from Santa causes questions from other kids and makes them feel like poop.

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  • • Ellen replied
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  Yes, my heart goes often out to those who get nothing or hardly a thing with Xmas

It’s her choice really, who are we to judge? Fantastic she has the means to spoil her daughter. There is too much judgement, we dont know their situation!

This makes me wonder why the mum needs to buy so much.

I don’t think this is a good idea…