Overwhelmed by so many gifts

Every time someone visits baby, we get lots of gifts. It was great in the beginning but now I’m overwhelmed and I’ve just put things to the side. There’s so many clothes, baby’s wardrobe is full. I almost dread receiving things now. I feel like I’m being ungrateful but I’m really struggling with what to do. Some things include memory books, photo albums, bath bombs / pamper gifts for me, toys and clothes. I’m running out of space and a lot of the things are duplicates. I’ve started putting some duplicate items on Vinted but not sure how else to manage? Any help appreciated
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If you have a chain around you like Walmart or Target, take the things you don’t want and have them scan them to see if you can return them at that store.

Pass it on or sell it. Set boundaries and tell people you really don’t need anything as have a lot but if people want to help they could cook a meal and bring it over. Tell them outright anything else will be passed on as you just don’t have the space or time so sort through and keep things. We had a similar issue with our first, it was one member of the family in particular (and is that same person again now we are due a second) and we have said if it’s not on our list, don’t buy it. We will pass it on or sell it, no exceptions. We just don’t have the space for things or even need half the stuff (and a lot of it I really didn’t like)

That’s a good idea. I have heard some stores in the UK allow this so will try. Even that feels like a chore 😭

If you have mom groups on Facebook for your area, ask people on there if they want to trade items for what you have. Our area does that and it works out great!

Give it to womens shelters or a local thrift store or give to a friend in need or CAS or sell it there so many people in need of stuff many options

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