Baby's first birthday, presents dilemma!

[Louise2013]

Hello all, looking for some political-esque advice

I am planning my LO's first birthday. We have a massive family, and just with siblings/in laws/nieces/nephews and Grandparents, we have anout 60 people on the list before we even start inviting friends.

Anyway, I don't want to sound mean, but having such a big family means my LO is literally overun with toys, esp. Just after Christmas etc and he really, really doesn't need anything else, but I know people will want to get him gifts.

How can I politely say on the invite, basically, please please don't bring him anymore toys!

I was thinking, as our local children's hospital is in need of toys, I could say that if people wanted to bring a gift, as our son is already so lucky to have so much, we'd be making toy donations to the hospital if anyone wanted to contribute, emphasising it's of course, a personal choice for them?

Arrgghhhh, I literally do not have an inch of space for anymore stuff!

Thoughts ladies? Xxxx

 

[T84]

Can you do it through word of mouth if anyone asks? I am doing this for my lo's birthday also but don't plan on it being on the invite, then no one is upset x

 

[H16]

I would tell everyone your idea and say if they still insist on getting little one something to maybe get a voucher for Argos or something that you can spend at a later date? X

 

[Wilson28]

we asked for vouchers at smyths and we bought a slide and, sand pit which came in use at summer.
Great idea for the toy donation though, that was really thoughtful of you you could see what people bring to you for the party and if you lo hasnt got it and is bored of his toys, swap them over and donate the ones he doesnt play with.
x

 

[Mummybexee]

Vouchers!!!!

I have seen an amazing swing slide and climbing frame set from argos so I may ask everyone for argos vouchers towards that for the summer

 

[Mrs M]

I would do vouchers too!

My daughters birthday is Xmas Eve, so you want to try finding space for all the toys then!! Lol!

This Xmas was ridiculous, so we're insisting on 1 present from each person, and if they want to top it up, do so with vouchers. I have nowhere to put anything now, and the kids wardrobes are filled with the extras that they aren't playing with at the mo!

 

[littlemonkey]

I'm feeling the same right now with my LO's birthday in March! I've only just found a home for everything from Christmas! Vouchers is a fantastic idea, as you can then spend them later on in the year. I'm also asking family (we too have big families!) for clothes rather than toys as he will be needing new stuff by then no doubt.