My baby got no gifts for Christmas

Not unreasonable, but did you send out a list or make it known that you would like her to receive presents? And is she the first child in the new generation?

My family doesn't really do presents for the first Christmas unless they're old enough to participate/enjoy it, so this isn't out of the norm in my family.

I would absolutely gift any baby for Christmas, it's their first one, it's so special .
My daughter is 11 months, she got gifts from our family, even if her birthday is just after Christmas. Everyone wanted her to have something, even clothes like you said, or small plushies. Babies sure still should count, sorry they didn't think of this but the most important is for you to gift her something special

Clothes would have been nice! I mean, they're really just to save you some shopping. I understand other comments here, but personally I'd but a little something for baby if I were related. They're not supposed to remember, I am

I got my friend’s baby who was 4 weeks old a present

I initially said I wouldn't get my LO any gifts for Christmas because she wouldn't know any different at 4months. When Christmas came around I couldn't not buy her gifts. 🥺 it's her first Christmas! I didn't go over the top but she still had presents under the tree and her family also bought her things, again nothing crazy but just a little something.

I’d honestly be upset. She might be young, but that doesn’t make it any less important. Toys aren’t just gifts. They play a role in learning and development. It's not about spending a lot of money either. Even something simple and age appropriate, like a rattle or a sensory book, would’ve shown thought and care.

You are deffo not being unreasonable I would be really upset when all my children were that age everyone always bought for them- mainly clothes/ teddies some soft toys there’s no excuse really even a bit of money to put in their savings

My son was 2/3 months old his first Christmas and even we only got him 3 gifts but everyone still got him a gift, nothing extravagant or expensive just like you say a small sensory toy or next size clothes but I would of been upset if nobody got him anything so no I don’t think you’re being unreasonable. The memory of their first Christmas is for you more than anything because obviously they won’t remember!

I would be so upset. Like don't get anything big but something would be nice because while yeah, they won't remember, we will. I have twin 6 month olds and nobody treated them any differently than my two year old. They got age appropriate gifts and may have gotten less gifts because there aren't a ton of things you can get babies, but they definitely got gifts. They loved it too and were trying to open them, unlike my two year old.

Last Christmas, my two week old got presents for everyone in our family! This is very unusual, but the “she won’t remember it anyway” saying is very typical albeit false. She obviously won’t remember what she received or opening presents, but she will remember the love and care, and you will treasure the memories of her opening gifts. It’s a pitiful excuse 🥴 I’m sorry!

We received a ton of stuff for Xmas when my son was 11 weeks old! I would feel similar. It's not great to go overboard but to get something is nice ! I also did a Stocking

Sure be upset, but what is being upset going to get you? As someone else said… did you make it clear you wanted presents for the baby? Did you make a list?
Moving forward, make a list so there’s nothing to be upset about.

I brought my first born a blanket and teddy and she was born Christmas day, was due the 11th. X

Maybe they felt there was no need since they just got gifts for baby shower that’s if they did.

No I'd be upset for sure! Money for bank account when older if they didnt want to buy toys!

Yeah she won’t remember but there are still toys for that age, she still could have used clothes, diapers, wipes etc, I would be annoyed

Our little girl was a month old on her 1st Christmas as received lots of gifts an our little boy has just had his 1st Christmas who is 7 months old and again relieved lots of gift (none asked for). Your definitely not being unreasonable!!

If it makes you feel any better, my in-laws got really cheap/useless gifts - lots of second-hand soft toys with the hard eyes that you can't give babies in case they chew them until the plastic eyes come out and are a choking hazard - some of them were happy meal toys. I'll probably donate them. My friends who have been through parenthood recently got much better gifts. I feel sad your parents missed an opportunity to show love and care to you and your baby - you deserve better. Maybe they will turn it around on another occasion ❤️🙏

A baby knows no different honestly I never brought bsbies gifts.

Thats weird, i bought gifts for my nieces that young and they were mostly useful things but maybe 1 toy too.

Yeah that’s not nice. My baby is also 5 months and got small gifts but mainly money for savings as we have a 3 year old so said not to worry about many toys (we kept a lot of his baby toys)
I would feel upset too x

They didn’t get her gifts cause she won’t remember?? So incredibly selfish and stupid. Babies still need things and like you said it helps the parents not have to spend their money. Also it’s family that’s just what you do. I’m so sorry they didn’t get anything that makes me so sad. They are so wrong for that.

They literally don’t care about presents if the gift is toys. But some clothes would’ve been nice.

I’m sorry. That’s awful

my husbands family is this way AND IT DRIVES MY CRAZY!!! luckily for us my family ALWAYS sends things for everyone but yeah my husbands family doesn’t send cards, gifts, or anything not even for their son 👎

I would have been happy with at least clothes, wipes, nappies etc our son is 11 months and didn’t really play with his toys much until like 7months tbh so I wouldn’t have minded not having toys but there are def baby essentials that wouldve helped!

Ours didn't either.. we are not very close to doing distant family. You are not unreasonable at all

I have a 5.5 month old and the people who brought from him mainly brought clothes as they asked and if they didn’t they still brought clothes. They may not remember but you do. I’m sorry your little one didn’t get anything of certain people. I’m sure you still made it a magical day for her🤍

Bless you I'd of felt really upset, last Christmas my LO was 4/5months she didn't get loads but she got a few teddies and family got things ready for once I started weaning, things like bibs, plates/bowls, cutlery etc. xx

How hurtful. Even a token is beautiful, she’s family and she’s here. A book, a blanket, a teether, just a little something to make memories even for you as parents.

You aren’t unreasonable, I’d be hurt too if my mum didn’t even have a bit of sentiment.

I was told to not stress it and sorry but nah. He exists and gets gifts like everyone else. Doesn’t matter.