Gifts age guide

3+ means from three not upto 3, doesnt mean it wont be fun for a 5 year old.

I mean i wouldnt be offended if it something 5 year olds find appeasing. 3+ means over the age of 3 so should be appropriate depending on what it is.

Doesn’t phase me at all. Kids have no idea what’s age appropriate, take your child into the toy shop and see what they go for this will happen all their lives lol. Or go to a soft play and see a 6yo sitting in the baby area. So what...

Think it depends who it’s for as different regifting something to a classmate than family. Also depends what it is ie a game of hungry hipppos or something that’s clearly aimed at preschoolers. If it’s a classmate as a parent I wouldn’t be offended.

It's 3+ not 18 months +
Why is it so offensive? I imagine your child would love them!

Its 3+, as in suitable for children over 3 years not under. Doesn't mean it is only for 3 year olds. Like shape sorters for example are usually around 12months+ but that doesnt mean all children will be sorting shapes at 12 months in fact my 3 year old still loves his shape sorters but they have to put a minimum age for safety

Does he not know what the + means?

I agree with you, it can be perfectly fine but it depends on the toy. Some toys take longer to outgrow and the age in the box is just guidance.

Sometimes they just learn to play with the same toy on a different way. Sometimes they keep liking the toy because it is their favourite character.

I get more annoyed when the toys are way beyond their abilities. Like a +12 Lego for a toddler, mine loved Lego and at 3 could build models marked for +6,+7 and still loved duplo, which are for under 3, but for a +12 model it turned into a family activity.