Originally Posted by JJs
was this DIL raised in a 'throw-away' family? She may actually have no concept of family heirlooms - you might mention - in as nice a way as possible - that this, that or the other thing was made with love etc and if she doesn't want to keep whatever it is, that you'll keep it at your house until such time as grandchild is old enough to treasure it .....
I think this is very good advice. Your DIL doesn't have to live with something that doesn't work for her and the heirlooms stay family heirlooms. BUT I try to remember that when I give something away, it's theirs to do with as they choose (very hard to do so I'm careful about what I give away).
Glad you resuced it.
Jo