toriaaaaTRASH

I hear all the time that Caitlyn is spoilt (and she probably is!) but she's only a baby once. I overspent before she was born and now she's here we get a toy every time we go shopping. It finally hit me when I went through my reciepts from last week and I'd spent over £400 on her..

Anyway, can a baby be "spoilt," and is it a bad thing?
I'd rather just have your opinions, not be bitched at..

lorrilou

definately!! nicole was spoilt rotten when she was a baby and i suffer for it now!!

i think most 1st babies are, its hard not to spoil them.

hypnorm

At this age no i dont think they can, but once they are older and realise every time they go out they get something then that can be hard to break.

lorrilou

this is the problem i have with nicole. her uncle used to take her out every weekend and take her to disney store and let her get whatever she wanted!! so now when i take her anywhere she expects to get something, mind you she is getting abit better now and is starting to understand that mummy cant always afford to buy her things.

KaidensMummy

My wee one is 9 months and already he knows to cry when he doesnt get what he wants...knows exactly what faces to pull to make me feel sorry !! Im dreading when hes older!! x

Munchkin

Yes, babies can be 'spoiled', but I certainly don't think she would be 'spoiled' by the age of 2 months simply because she has a lot of toys. In fact, I don't really think it is fair of anyone to call a child spoiled at that age because they still emotionally undeveloped and will only cry etc. for their basic needs to be met.

In terms of having a lot of toys, it isn't a bad thing for her to have lots of them, but tbh, children can be more content playing with the boxes, packaging etc rather than the toys themselves. Although I do buy toys, I don't feel the need to over indulge because Ryan is just as happy playing with the pack of baby wipes or my watch as he is to play with his tigger rattle.

Toria, also bear in mind that people have different opinions as what a 'spoiled child' is. Some see a 'spoiled child' as one who gets plenty of love and attention (yes, there are such people), some see a 'spoiled child' as one who gets everything they want and throws tantrums.

I don't see it as a bad thing as long as children grow up learning to share and able to take 'no' for an answer. They are only little once, why shouldn't they enjoy it!

Sarah88

Well said, I'm in total agreeance with you here!

sam's mum

Totally agree! I love buying stuff for Sam, but I think that's as much for me as anything, rather than because he'll appreciate new things

I think once he's a bit older I'll make it clear that new toys etc are just for special occasions, maybe for good behaviour while he's out etc - when I want to buy them and can afford to, not when he wants them! x

Carley

Then those people better watch out because my children be spoiled rotten!!!

missjess

They can, but as for clothes I don't think children really care if it's designer or not. Josh has a lot of designer clothes, he doesn't care at all but I love it, I just looove seeing him wearing all these cute things.. It is more for me than for him!!!

I think it's fine that you spoilt your child as long as you make sure your child always ''work'' to get a toy or treat. Like having a good behavior, cleaning his/her room, helping mommy or daddy etc. Also have to teach them that there are people who are less fortunate and make them appreciate what they have.

A friend of mine's daughter gets pretty much everything she want, although she is a really good girl, she gives her old toys & clothes to charity herself!!! She also said to my friend last christmas she didn't want anything apart from an ipod and all the rest of her gifts shall go to charity (she's 7 years old!!!!!).
I really want Josh to be sensitive like this as well.

I know Josh will get a lot of things but I'll make sure he doesn't get things too easily. He'll know that when you are good or work hard, efforts pays off.