Inside Aussie Dads $5,000 Christmas Gift Haul For His 10-year-old Daughter – Including IPhone, Laptop And Sewing Machine

who has shared his family’s Christmas traditions online for several years, said the gifts were the result of long-term budgeting and thoughtful decision-making – not a last-minute splurge.

‘For the past four to five years, I’ve shared our Christmas hauls online, and they consistently spark strong online debate,’ Nathan told Daily Mail.

‘Each year, I budget around $5,000 for Christmas by saving $100 per week into a dedicated account. It allows me to plan ahead and avoid financial pressure when the time comes.’

This year’s haul included tech gadgets such as an iPad, iPhonelaptop, headphones, clothing, and creative supplies such as a sewing machine, surprising some viewers.

‘In previous years, I’ve purchased significantly in volume – three to four shopping trolleys worth of toys and clothes,’ he explained.

‘This year was far intentional. The focus was on items that support my daughter’s interests, education, and personal growth rather than excess.’

According to Nathan, the gifts were also a way of recognising the challenges his young daughter had faced.

‘Last year was challenging for her. She has ADHD and, despite trying her hardest, struggled academically and emotionally,’ the dad told Daily Mail.

‘This year she worked incredibly hard, improved her focus, and turned her report card around. That genuinely mattered to her and made her very proud. I felt her effort and resilience deserved to be acknowledged and celebrated.’

Among the larger gifts was a laptop, which he described as an investment rather than a luxury.

His daughter is entering Year 5 next year, where her school offers a bring-your-own-device option, allowing her to complete homework and learning tasks both at school and at home.

An iPad and Apple Pencil were chosen to support her passion for fashion and design.

‘She’s constantly sketching outfits and asked Santa for sewing-related items,’ he said.

‘The iPad allows her to explore her creativity digitally while supporting something she genuinely loves.’

The inclusion of an iPhone prompted some online debate, with a small number of commenters suggesting she was ‘too young’ for such an expensive device.

Nathan acknowledged those concerns but said context mattered.

‘Within her friendship group, she was the only one still using an older model while most of her friends had upgraded. Different families and social circles have different lifestyles and norms,’ he explained.

He was quick to clarify that his daughter does not use social media and will not until she is much older.

‘She’s very aware of the boundaries. She enjoys filming and editing videos purely as a creative hobby – things like talking to the camera and editing in CapCut – and none of it is posted publicly.’

Beyond the tech, the rest of the gifts were largely practical or creative, including clothing, sewing materials, and smaller accessories.

Notably, some of his daughter’s most meaningful requests weren’t items at all.

‘She also asked for a family dinner, a sleepover with her cousins, and small things like swimming goggles and a belt,’ he said.

While some online critics labelled the haul excessive, many viewers rushed to the family’s defence.

‘His money, his kid, his decision,’ one person wrote.

‘Everyone saying she’s spoilt…. she literally asked for a family dinner and a cousin sleepover. Heaven forbid parents work hard to make their kid happy,’ another said.

Several commenters praised the planning behind the gifts.

‘What a magical Christmas for her. She’s going to be so busy setting everything up and deciding what to do first.’

Others shared their own experiences of giving generously when circumstances allowed.

‘We spoil our kids this year and our niece too because my brother and sister-in-law couldn’t afford much. Your beautiful girl is so lucky to have such hard-working parents,’ one said.

Nathan said accusations that he was raising a ‘spoilt’ child missed the bigger picture.

‘You can provide your child with opportunities while still teaching respect, kindness and generosity,’ he told Daily Mail.

‘My daughter regularly donates her belongings and always wants to help others. Just two months ago, she donated over 30 large bags of clothes and toys to people in need.’

For him, the message behind the haul was simple.

‘At the end of the day, I’m just a dad doing the best I can to support my daughter, her education and her passions,’ Nathan said.

‘I believe investing in a child’s interests can help shape their confidence and future – and that’s something I’ll always stand by.’