How much money ?
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@Isabelle I’m happy to give my child spending money they’ve not asked for anything 🙂
i would say only a couple hundred since you're wanting to send her with extra money, i'll have to agree with isabelle, they wanna take her, which means they should have the money there to be able to take her. 2-300, depending on the location?? some things are a lot more expensive, a toy here can cost 5 but there it could be 15-20, you literally never know.. i wouldn't send too much since she's only 3.. it's more of the experience that should matter, not what she gets from that location! i hope she has so much fun!!🫶🏽
I’d throw in a couple hundred for a few presents and experiences. Bucket and spade for the beach, cute little Spanish trinkets like maracas and castanets.
The ones that are taking her should be the one funding for her it’s ok to give spending money for your daughter if you’re happy to do it but honestly in my opinion her dad should be the one splashing on her
@Yaz don’t worry him and bonus mum completely spoil her ❤️
Random thought to add, does she have your surname? If so you could help out by writing a quick note of consent in case they are questioned at the airport. I’ve been stopped twice travelling with my daughter but not her dad as she had his surname (changed my name since). Just a “I’m aware my daughter is travelling with X and X on this day and this flight. Here’s my contact details if needed” short and sweet.
@Sarah he’s not even on the birth certificate will this be a big problem if I don’t write a letter ? X
@Fay if he’s not on the birth cert you definitely need a letter just to make it easier. If she doesn’t have his name and no birth cert connection they will likely query it x
@Sarah I’ll make sure to write a letter then thank you x
Nothing. It’s his kid too he can fund what they do when he’s with your child.
If you give any spending money, I'd recommend having a specific conversation about it - is it for souvenirs or experiences? If items are bought with your money, do they come back to your house and stay there or can they go between houses, etc. What you're wanting to do is a nice thing but make sure it doesn't accidentally create a problem later
If the trip is all inclusive they may just stay at the resort so that will include food and drinks and activities. The resort life is usually a one overall fee Extra money may be for souvenirs. Would give few hundred for an emergency or gifts if your child wants to so she doesn’t have to ask if she isn’t comfortable either. But perhaps discuss the finances with the dad beforehand
I wouldn't give hundreds for experiences or gifts for other people. I'd give her £30 - £50 so she can choose a toy at the airport and a toy on holiday
@Sarah just to make sure my child gets/ does what ever she wants ( dad will happily do this anyways) but I’ve said what she doesn’t spend I’ll put it in her savings x
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nothing. If dads taking child then he pays and gives spending money
Honestly, I would give them £50 and say to them 'please can you let her buy any souvenir she wants and let her know that it's from mummy' I don't know what a 3 year old will spend £200 on especially if it's all inclusive, they'll probably stay in the resort most of the time (I would) x
Just enough for a couple of souvenirs or a souvenir. I would probably only give £20/£30! If it's all inclusive what else does she need. To be honest £20 if it's spending money for her (rather than spending money for the dad to use) then that's an absolute fortune for a 3 year old!
I would say £50 and ask it’s spent on an experience like a zoo and a souvenir from the gift shop she can bring home to tell you about ☺️
Nothing. They are 3 years old. Why would they need spending money! If dad is taking her on holiday he should be paying for any trips, holiday gifts etc. Treat yourself!!
Nothing. If they want to take her away that’s for them to fund