How many Christmas presents per child? Simple rules for parents

Most families pick a rule: 3, 4 or 5 gifts per child.

Pick your rule

Their four gifts

WantTheir top wish
NeedSomething useful
WearSomething to wear
ReadA book or comic
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Child 1

Three family questions

Siblings? Give them the same number to open. The cost can differ.

Santa? Stockings or one gift from Santa. Bigger gifts can come from parents.

Relatives? Share one wish list early, so the same gift is not bought twice.

Now find the gifts

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