BarbecueMom Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 ... what goes under the "need" category for the little ones? We have way more clothes than they need due to several sources of second-hand clothes. I "need" things like replacement kitchen items, and DH "needs" things like tie clips and a beard trimmer. But what do preschoolers/toddlers "need"? I thought educational toys could go under this category, but is there anything else I'm missing? I asked DS3 if he needed anything that could go on his Christmas list. He said he "needs" an iPhone. Not helpful. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MominIN Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Last year we did socks and underwear. For my now 2 year old I got her a potty chair because we no longer had the one from the older kids. This year we've needed to replace socks and underwear already, so I'm not sure what I'll do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Things dc have gotten over the years: shoes/boots/mittens/hats/slippers/underwear/socks (that don't usually hand down well) sheet set towel set hairbrush new crayons chapstick backpack nail clippers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Things dc have gotten over the years: shoes/boots/mittens/hats/slippers/underwear/socks (that don't usually hand down well) sheet set towel set hairbrush new crayons chapstick backpack nail clippers Ooh, DS2 doesn't have his own backpack. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I've heard this saying as: something you want, something you need, something I want for you, something to read. In that version "need" could cover clothes, boots, pjs, new underwear, a piece of bedroom furniture, a new blanket, or whatever would be considered "useful," and "something I want for you" could be some toy or game I'm excited about buying for my child but may not have been specifically asked for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 camping supplies--we want each kid to have their own sleeping bag, flashlight, and mess kit? do you also have snowboots, skipants and heavy winter stuff? I am often able to thrift store most of their regular clothes, but I always end up having to buy these new each year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 camping supplies--we want each kid to have their own sleeping bag, flashlight, and mess kit? do you also have snowboots, skipants and heavy winter stuff? I am often able to thrift store most of their regular clothes, but I always end up having to buy these new each year I am putting flashlights in stockings. We haven't taken them camping yet, but we hope to next fall. They'd love their own camping gear, great idea! I had snow boots on the list, but last year we had a snowstorm on Christmas Eve (followed by the tornado we missed by 1/2 mile on New Year's Eve) and we got their boots out early. We stocked up on snowpants during last year's clearance sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 A carseat update? Are they hand me downs that expired or have they been out grown by weight or height? New tooth brush? Toothpaste. At 2 & 3 they don't expect the moon... yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3Monkeys Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I've also heard it as "something you want, something you need, something to play with and something to read" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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