ive become a control freak!

[Lamont]

Where my baby is concerned ive become so tunnel visioned that I want everything to run smoothly. Im absolutely against animal cruelty in any products and ive told everyone not to buy certain baby products as I know they are tested on animals - its a well known brand and always on offer in shops etc. However some family and friends havent listened and as much as I love the gesture of them buying for baby they have completely ignored my wishes. Do I just accept and be grateful or express my wishes one more time?!

 

[BellaBoo0512]

Id just smile and say thanks, then just bin them or give them away if you don't want to use them yourself

 

[Lamont]

I know I wont use them. So I was considering asking my midwife if anywhere accepts baby donations for a childs charity or something?

 

[BellaBoo0512]

That's a good idea

 

[Kaleido]

We got a bunch of Johnson's stuff at my shower that i know i won't use as i prefer more gentle/natural products. So i thanked everyone of coarse and then donated them to my township. I think when someone gifts you something it's best to just say thank you

 

[sue_88]

Johnsons by any chance?

Just accept them as someone has taken the time to get you / baby a gift & then do something with them a little further down the line like giving them to charity or a local childrens home.

 

[Mummy_to_be87]

Does Johnsons test on animals?? I use them but if I found they were tested on animals I wouldnt be using them

I would just smile, thank the person for the gift and give them away x

 

[sue_88]

Does Johnsons test on animals?? I use them but if I found they were tested on animals I wouldnt be using them

I would just smile, thank the person for the gift and give them away x

Yes they do. Just one of a vast number of companies who choose to....

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[Smudge101]

Personally if there were any brands which I specifically didn't want then I would let people know before a shower.

I'd be a bit annoyed if I'd gone to the effort and expense of buying someone a gift and then later found out that they'd given it away when they could have told people their preferences in advance.

 

[Lamont]

I didnt have a shower, but I have told them numerous times when they ask what they can buy or what we dont have I say I dont want this brand if you plan on buying baby products. However people just don't listen.

Yeah I was referring to johnsons I have no issue with other people using it I personally just wont use it.