Children are often given a little reward or a treat when friends call over, at parties or even out and about shopping. However, while the kids are usually delighted with the gift, the same can't always said for us mums.
 
 
We asked our MummyPages Mums which items they really don’t like people giving to their little ones and we had a fantastic response. 
 
Glitter make-up and make-up in general came in joint first place with over 60% of our 570 respondents saying they don’t like those items being given to their kids. Children’s perfume came in a close third and, unsurprisingly, given the fact that make-up was top of the list, nail polish and fake tattoos also featured.
 
Speaking about these items, one mum said: “Messy gifts are the worst! Especially tattoos as they hurt to take off when you're trying to scrub them”.
 
Sweets, lollipops and food in general were not viewed highly either and for some mums it wasn’t really what their children were given but rather if the toys were deemed inappropriate for their child's age group. In realtion to company promotions, one mum said she was against “freebies that are not age appropriate".
 
"Sometimes the company giving it away are not considerate of the age of the child. What would be acceptable for my older child wouldn't be for my middle child!”
 
Some of our respondant listed chewing gum, felt tip pens, fizzy drinks, Play Doh and even plastic jewellery as inappropriate items to give to children.
 
One mum highlighted the fact that the health of a child should be considered, saying: “Parents should be asked what's suitable. My son has food allergies and out of the blue had a very bad reaction to jumbo chalk. Would never have thought of that ! So sorry but better safe than sorry in my opinion”
 
However, it wasn’t all negative. One mum saw these gifts in a positive light, saying: “Anything that brings a smile to my sons face is not a burden to me.”
 
And she wasn’t alone – “Kids have to be kids it can't always be rules and learning kids need fun and laughter too” and another saying, “It's always nice for your kids to get rewarded. Stickers are usually very popular!”
 
Here are the top 10 items that mums don’t like people giving to their children:
  1. Glitter make-up 61%
  2. Make-up 61%
  3. Children’s perfume 56%
  4. Tattoos 56%
  5. Sweets 54%
  6. Lollipops 53%
  7. Nail polish 50%
  8. Crisps 49%
  9. Food 39%
  10. Oversized toys 32%
 

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