Do you recycle gifts?

[MLBW]

I think that as has been brought out here, that people "recycle" gifts for many reasons--and not just because they didn't like the gift. Sometimes, honestly with babies, you do get too much--especially if you have a big baby shower--and everyone gives you a 10-pack of white onesies--if you have 150 white onesies--and there is no way you can use all of them before your baby outgrows them, it is such a good thing to pass them on to someone who can use them. I totally believe in recycling gifts.

 

[leeconnie]

What organizations in Hong Kong can receive these gifts?

 

[marie313]

i also have loads and loads of books. would anyone be interested in a book exchange?

 

[YTV]

I had a really great changing mat which was given to me by my friends b/c I had already got a changing mat, I didn't want to be greedy and use another one and wanted less stuff in the house so I re gifted it.
It's not being cheep, it's being responsible and it helps the environment.

 

[vienna.yip]

I totally agree on recycling. There's only 1 world, let's do our best to save it.

 

[bbvv]

Another suggestion is to let the parents know to include the receipt / gift receipt so that you can go back to the shop to exchange for another gift.

 

[Jo Bowd]

I always include the receipt in an envelope to the parents. We often get duplicate gifts.

Another alternative I have been thinking of recently is a receipt of a charity donation.

I'm going to ask for charity donations to WWF for my youngest son's 2nd birthday. He already has so much stuff (hand-me downs from his older brother) and he's young enough not to be too upset by getting less gifts.

 

[sorchului]

For those who want to donate children books and stuffs, go to the St. John's Cathedral. They will be holding the 'Michaelmas Fair' on 31st Oct and they are receiving donations now.

Tel.: 2523 4157

I will be very careful if I recycle gifts. I once received a present which was my own wedding favour. Nice!

 

[kyojee]

I have yet to recycle my baby's gifts, but I think it's time! If it's something appropriate, I would try my best to use it, especially if it's from a close friend (and you know some friends do take a lot of effort to choose a gift for the child!) If it's stuff like clothes too small by the time we get to it, I would pass it on, but will let the recipient know it's not something I have gotten specially from stores. I have not received many toys and such, but yes, chances are, by the time toddlerhood comes, would likely be giving away unwanted and duplicate toys to charities. Storage is a serious issue in HK! I think what might work would be a network of mommy friends to do some toy/clothes/book exchange so we don't have to buy and store so much! =)

 

[banane76]

I just heard about a swap event for baby items. Check out Mommy Modernista I can't go because I work that day, but it sounds like a good idea!