Guys how do I nicely do this?

MoonMama wrote: Braedin is so darn spoild (hard to believe I no ) he is also the ONLY grandchild for my parents (DH's parents have nothing to do with Braedin at all they have never even met him). So my parents, siblings, "other mom & dad" (good family friends) and such are always buying him things. While I am VERY greatful to them. It is getting out of control. How do I nicely say NO MORE TOYS. Brandon just sent him a whole little sports center, with a basketball and hoop that keeps score, football stuff, baseball etc. This is a fairly big toy. And its all adding up big time, my house is being taken over by toys! I try to put things away for a while and donate old toys. But how do I keep that up when they give him new stuff it seems like daily, esp when I no they expect to see him with it. I just bought more totes to put it all in but I'm running out of room for those fast. How do I nicely ask everyone to slow down PLEASE!?!?

Anthony275 replied: just straight out tell them he has enough and you don't have much room for anything else

amynicole21 replied: Yea, just come out and tell them. Maybe you can say he would prefer books instead or something?

Hillbilly Housewife replied: Straight up tell them. you have no more room and the toys are overtaking the house. That maybe they could have toys at their house to free up some space if they insist on buying more... or maybe to choose someo lder things they feel fine with you donating... lol

Danalana replied: ^^^or you could always try visual aids. Maybe (next time they're coming) pile up all his toys so that they're overflowing the living room from all directions. Oooooh, I think it would add to the dramatic effect if you and Braedin (please tell me I spelled it right!) emerge from underneath a pile of toys
Besides what the others said, that's all I've got

lisar replied: I agree with everyone else. Tell them nicley that he has alot of toys and to slow down please cause your running out of room. I am sure they will understand.

moped replied: Easy - please no more toys, I seriously don't have the room in the house for them. He would love some new clothes - thanks!

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: This is what we did - we opened up savings accounts for both boys. And nicely told our parents that they could contribute to that instead. I felt wierd about it at first, but everyone liked the idea and now contributes that way for a lot of their birthdays. We just give them deposit slips and they can mail a check directly. Or they send me a check and I do it. Really easy.

My2Beauties replied: I would just be honest. This is what I have to do for Hanna's b'day party, on her invitations I specifically ask for just clothes because she has so many toys it's insane, not to mention my mom, my dad and myself are going to buy her more toys, I don't need 25-30 people bringing toys to her b'day party. I'd just be nice about it, but be upfront.

Insanemomof3 replied:
That is a great idea!!!!

MommyToAshley replied: It sounds easy when everyone says it like that, but I wouldn't have the guts to do it. I would probaby graciously accept them and then donate what you can't keep to charity. Just remember -- It will be going to a good cause. And, when Braedin is older I would let him decide what to donate, he will learn that there are others less fortunate and that it feels good to give to others.

holley79 replied: I would have a hard time being blant and honest with my family about not giving Annika anymore toys. I would just get rid of the clothes he's "outgrown" and keep the older toys.

redchief replied: We had similar issues and we straight up told them. They were all gracious and understanding after we explained how overladen our home had become. I really like the savings account idea.

boyohboyohboy replied:
we actually did this, and it worked, they really had no idea the amount of toys they were getting the kids...and the house was stuffed.
so now they get us savings bonds so they double when the mature....in the kids names..so they feel like it goes directly to them..

stella6979 replied: We had that same problem, and at first I just casually mentioned how cluttered the house was getting with all of her toys, but when the Grandparents didn't catch on to that, I just flat out told them that she doesn't need all that stuff. One toy at Christmas is fine, but she sure as heck doesn't need 10!!!!
For the most part though, our family all asks what we should get the kids and we always opt for clothes.

Cece00 replied: You'll either have to tell them, OR you could donate a lot of the toys to a children's shelter or somewhere like St. Jude's

Calimama replied: Tell them to put that money in an account for college.

MoonMama replied:
Oh Rae I LOVE that idea thanks!

Thanks everyone. I had to do a toy dodge today when I went to the store with my mom.