Duchess Catherine gave birth to baby Cambridge earlier this week and instead of accepting lavish gifts, her and Prince William have asked for donations to charity.
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Fellow British parents seem to be following suit as instead of accepting lavish gifts and keepsakes, they’re asking for more practical gifts.
Gifts such as clothing, multi-store gift cards and nappies are on the list for most wanted baby goods, helping to cut the expense costs of a new baby.
A massive 72 per cent of British parents said that they would much prefer having a practical gift rather than a keepsake.
Unsurprisingly, clothing was the biggest must have for new parents due to babies growing so quickly.
Declan Byrne, Managing Director at One4all who conducted the research, said, “Kate and Will have read the public mood perfectly. Although this baby will have a luxury lifestyle, they are clearly trying to avoid signs of unnecessary excess.
“Our research indicates this will go down well with parents in the UK who are also taking a more practical approach and avoiding waste.
"Our research shows that most people will spend between £20 and £40 on a present to mark a baby’s birth, and given the large number of gifts that people receive when a child is born, that could easily be £400 or £500 in gifts.
“Household budgets are often stretched at this time in people’s lives so practical gifts are welcomed. Our One4all baby gift card gives parents that extra choice, allowing them to spend in a choice of stores and over a period of time that suits them, helping to make life that little bit easier and avoiding the unwanted gift scenario.”
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