Attention all moms-to-be and gift-givers extraordinaire! We’ve got a doozy of a dilemma on our hands today. Picture this: you’re mere weeks away from welcoming your little bundle of joy , and your well-meaning in-laws ask what you still need. Being the organized mama bear you are, you send them a link to the perfect playpen – color, features, reviews, the whole shebang! But wait… what’s this? They got you a different one, and it’s just not cutting it. Buckle up, because we’re about to dive into a wild ride of family dynamics, baby gear preferences, and the age-old question: WIBTA?
Baby on the Way, In-Laws at Play!

The Perfect Playpen, Linked with Care

⭐ Near-Perfect Reviews, A Mom’s Dream Come True!

SIL’s Surprise: Not Quite Right

Missing the Mark: Did They Even Try?

Awkward Gratitude, But True Feelings Hide

WIBTA: Requesting a Return for the Right One?

It’s Not About the Money, Honey

❓ Why Ask If You Won’t Listen? ♀️

FaceTime Fail: Cute Over Practical

Hurt Feelings, Hidden Returns

It’s Not About the Benjamins, Baby

What’s Left on the List?

In-Laws’ Preference Trumps Mom’s Choice

️ No Easy Returns, No Easy Solutions

The Great Playpen Debacle: A Mom-to-Be’s Dilemma!
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a classic case of “I know what I want, but they got me something else” syndrome! Our expecting mama bear did her research, found the perfect playpen, and even sent the link to her in-laws. But what did they do? They went rogue and got her a different one! Now she’s stuck with a playpen that’s not quite right, and she’s wondering if she’d be the a-hole for asking them to return it. It’s not about the money, folks – it’s about the principle! Why ask what she wants if you’re just gonna do your own thing? ♀️ Let’s see what the internet has to say about this baby gear brouhaha!
Return the gift yourself and pay the difference. YTA

Entitlement alert! OP shamed for expecting gift refund from in-laws

Don’t bite the hand that feeds you . YTA’s request backfires.

Be grateful for the gift and buy what you want yourself

New mom wants to return baby gift, but would she be TA?

Returning unwanted baby gift: NTA for returning, YWBTA for asking in-laws.

First-time mom called out for ungratefulness over baby gift

Validating the effort put into researching baby items is important.

Redditor calls out entitlement in gift-giving etiquette

Being polite while getting what you want with a gift receipt

Redditors agree: Asking in-laws to exchange gift is rude

Opinionated mom defends unpopular view on baby gifts

Controversial opinion sparks debate on baby shower gift etiquette
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Baby shower isn’t a chance to get everything you want

Mom wants what she registered for, NTA for returning gift

Reconsider your entitled request to in-laws for pricey gift
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Navigating family dynamics when it comes to baby gifts

New mom gets called out for being selfish with gifts

Spend more or not? One comment says YWBTA with reasons.

Return the gift yourself, don’t be a YTA

Accept the gift or return it, don’t act entitled

New mom not satisfied with playpen gift. NTA for wanting better.

New mom receives pricey gift, rejects it and gets called YTA

Ungrateful new mom called out for entitlement over baby gift
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One gift or two? YWBTA if you asked for more.

Be grateful for any level of help you receive from family
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First-time mom’s perfectionism vs gratitude for baby gift

Entitled new mom gets called out for being a YTA

Entitled new mom faces backlash for asking in-laws to pay more
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Mom wants two baby gifts. YTA for returning one?

Focus on practicality, not aesthetics. Valid point

User calls out entitlement of new mother over baby gift

Be careful what you wish for when it comes to gifts

Don’t be dismissive of their earnest desire to help

Don’t jump to conclusions. Consider alternative reasons for the gift.

Polite YTA comment receives helpful suggestion for gift exchange

Red flags? Commenter thinks OP is TA for baby gift request.

Ungrateful new mom criticized for entitled attitude towards baby gift

Experienced parent gives frugal baby tips with a touch of humor

A thoughtful comment suggesting a solution to the gift issue

Be grateful and return the gift – YTA comment.

The joy of gift-giving is in the giver’s choice. YTA.

New mom slammed for demanding expensive baby gift
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Return gift yourself or ask in-laws to return it.

Don’t be entitled, return the gift yourself. YTA.

NTA stands their ground on unwanted baby gift

Mom faces backlash for expecting others to pay for baby item

Gift rejection etiquette explained. Gratitude over entitlement.

Practical tip for repurposing unwanted baby gift

How to handle unwanted baby gifts without being TA ♀️

Don’t act entitled! YTA should return the gift politely

Researching baby gear isn’t important? Yikes

NTA for wanting what you researched and knew you wanted

Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth, YWBTA

Yikes! Harsh criticism for entitled mom’s request for playpen

Pregnant mom-to-be stands up for practical and aesthetic choices

Don’t be the a**hole for asking in-laws to return gift

Baby gift color complaint called out for being entitled

New mom called out for entitlement over baby gift

Recipient receives baby gift, calls in-laws YTA

User suggests asking for cash instead of gifts. YTA according to them.

New mom wants practical gift, YTA for handling poorly

Respect your kid’s wishes or RIP the joy.
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A portable playpen can be a useful accessory for parents

Etiquette reminder: Gift card is always a safe choice

Petty but justified ♀️ NTA keeps unwanted gift

Supportive comment defends FTM’s desire for specific baby gear

New mom gets called out for being ungrateful
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Clear request ignored, NTA stands their ground on gift.

Grandma shuts down entitled new mom’s gift request

Mom gets called out for being too picky with baby gifts
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New mom receives harsh judgement for requesting a better gift ♀️

Gratitude over entitlement: a reminder to appreciate what’s given

Entitled new mom gets called out for unappreciative behavior

Ungrateful new mom gets called out for her entitled behavior

Parenting advice: Laugh, cry, keep going, and appreciate help

Accept and return for store credit, YTA.

“YTA” Comment: Gratitude over entitlement, don’t bite the hand.
