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[quote=Anonymous]I see where the host is coming from, and I don't think it's about just wrapping paper. It's about more new clothes, plastic toys, and stuff that is yes, thoughtful, but wasteful, since it's taboo to give second-hand gifts.  I had two lists for my baby shower - new and second-hand - and everyone bought new. Which was fine, but it resonated that even if the recipient is saying 'I'd prefer second-hand', gift-givers just aren't comfortable with that for a number of reasons. (And I, as a gift-giver, wouldn't give something second hand either, so in retrospect it was a pointless effort - lesson learned.) It is really hard for some of us to justify opening a new toy or new clothes when we have plenty, and would be just as happy with second-hand (giving to charity is fine, but often the gift-giver wants to see the present opened and enjoyed, so I'll always respect that).,

I wouldn't boycott the party or go to that extreme. If you were going to go buy a present, then I'd donate what you'd normally spend on the kid, and realize that the family is choosing to donate half to charity, reduce waste, and eliminate the inevitable mixed feelings that come with a collective gift opening at the party. But if you were planning on making something homemade and not store-bought like a scrapbook, or a knitted hat, or a super-fun playdate IOU, or baking the kid's favorite treat, I would still do that instead. If you are concerned that your child won't be able to express their affection for the recipient with a shiny new toy, it's a great time to teach them that baking, drawing, crafting, etc. are wonderful ways to show a friend that they care and thought about the gift, and that the cost of the gift isn't what matters.[/quote]

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