Does this make me a bad mum??

I think you have to do what you feel is best. I know you probably think that’s a rubbish response. But it’s not up to anyone else to say whether this makes you a bad mum or not. Personally I don’t think this makes you a bad mum at all. You’ve said you don’t have the money and that your son isn’t going to go without. If it were me I’d probably buy 1 or 2 little things, you could try Vinted, fb marketplace etc. Either way, your son will have presents on Christmas and sounds like he’s got a lot of nice things to look forward to x

Definitely agree with the above comment , what about maybe even pound land if you’ve one near you ? people judge regardless so do what u thinks best and don’t do anything to please other people ☺️sure your a fantastic mum and kids won’t remember presents but they’ll remember memories so sure he’d be happy with just love and attention xx

You are an amazing mum and dont need to purchase anything. I can assure you, he will not go hurt. I am also not going to get anything this year purely because he just does not need anything. No point buying for sake of it

Definitely does not make you a bad mum. Christmas should not be about just presents we should teach our children that from a young age and we should especially not get ourselves into debt for it. Do something nice together instead make a Christmas decoration or sing Christmas songs together, time spent means much more than material things 🩷

They don’t even know it’s Xmas at this age really, he’ll have things to open and Christmas isn’t just about the presents anyway. As long as he’s fed and loved that’s all that matters xx

You can always also make something thats cost effective and that actually comes with memories. Not everything needs to be purchased

You don’t need to buy any. If they are getting presents from elsewhere and that helps then that’s ok but I assume as you’re in this group your child is 2, they won’t remember, they don’t understand and it isn’t a big deal. We haven’t ever got our son much so far. We have got him one present this year and might get him a couple of other bits but we don’t see presents at Xmas as a big deal. It’s about time with family and enjoying the Xmas spirit. We’ll be baking and singing and watching movies and eating copious amounts of cheese. Presents aren’t important 💕

Gifts don’t equate to love. It sounds like they don’t need anything so why cause yourself stress to make it happen? They won’t remember. Half the things our LO loves aren’t even toys! They’re kitchen things. If you really want something to open on the day we got bought a fab book for his 2nd birthday that folds into a vehicle! He was riveted. Think it was £15 or less. Search Miles Kelly Convertible books. But honestly, less is more. ❤️ Memories not things. xx

The best gift u can give him is loving him and spending quality time with him. He won’t remember gifts but he’ll remember all his memories with you ♥️

My boy has quite a good understanding of Christmas, I agree there is no need to spend crazy amounts as they don’t fully understand. But I think a few tiny things from Poundland, or b&m just to take away that ‘mum guilt’ element, and that he’s got something from mummy or father Xmas. You could spend £5-10 in Poundland on some nice treats, some bubbles or fun bath foam or bubbles etc.

You absolutely do not need to buy him anything. He is not going without. You are obviously a great mum for worrying about this. Buying presents does not make anyone a good parent. Making sure he is warm/ safe/ happy/ fed and loved is what makes a good parent.

My son has no understanding of Christmas. And he just likes to run around outside. So I’m going to take him next year to maybe peppa pig land somewhere like that for a Christmas gift. Something he will love ❤️ or even get him some essentials as a gift. My son is getting clothes the next size up