Today I’m wondering how many xmas presents do you buy your baby? This blog post is basically something I’ve been pondering for ages now.

Generally speaking, me & Hubby go OTT at Christmas – We spend a fortune, and over indulge in every way possible.
This year however, pennies are tight. (Statutory maternity leave woes).

Loads of people have told me not to spend a lot on Sam as he won’t remember it – it’s his first Christmas, after all!
This is not something we’ve listened to! Sam will be spoilt rotten come Christmas Morning.

I am not saying I disagree with the advice I have been given – in fact, I applaud those of you who have the self control to reign it in and control your spending, when faced with so much media hype and advertising. My problem is, I’m a big kid!

How Many Xmas Presents Do You Buy Your Baby?

So far, Sam has got a Rocking Reindeer from Mamas & Papas – RRP £70, bought for £35.
(If you know me even slightly, you’ll know I ADORE Reindeer, so this was a MUST BUY, and will be out all year round too)!

He got his Rainforest Jumperoo in September, which was part of his Christmas haul.
He’s also got all 6 of the Raa Raa the noisy Lion plush toys, plus a Roaring Raa Raa. (It’s his favourite TV show)!

We’ve also bought him lots of books and some clothes too.

I feel we have been very reserved, considering how much we usually spend on each other!

(It is worth pointing out his Grandma has bought him pretty much every age appropriate Fisher Price toy and educational toy in the Argos book, so he’s getting LOTS of educational things too).

Age Appropriate Gifts for Baby’s First Christmas?

I am also aware the things we have chosen for him are not technically age appropriate, but they will be strictly supervised play only until he is old enough for them.

So anyways…. back to my original question: What is (or was) your budget for your little one’s 1st Christmas?

I reckon we’ve spent about £250. ish. Finally, let me know in the comments how many xmas presents do you buy your baby?