I know stores are getting stricter with return policies, but to be honest, we return almost everything my folks get our kids. we thank them kindly, and sometimes admit we returned it ("wrong size for season, we got a bigger size" (and don't mention it was also a totally different item), "she already has an X but really wanted a Y", etc.), but usually I just say she's enjoying the item. We get store credit, then we go with DD, help her pick a few items to chose from, then discuss the merits of each - including quality. She has learned that she can trade several small, junky toys for one item that will last longer and is nicer.
We're really using all the recalls to defend our decision to seek mostly non-plastic and non-MIC toys and my more mainstream family is actually sympathetic. But I also seek NON-TOY things for them to get - clothes, art supplies, books, magazine subscriptions, feeding items (like new cups, forks, thermos, etc.), a tote bag for carrying to school, winter jacket, etc.
Also, I use the dog and now our baby as a reason for NOT getting things that are plastic (the dog chews them up - which she doesn't since she was a puppy, but I'll never tell!) or have a 1000 peices (choking hazard, or the baby will lose them). And I have strict No-Barbie, No-Princess rules, which my mom actually fully supports. DD ends up getting Dora junk instead....which we return (she has dora stuff from yard sales, the new stuff goes back to the store). But you are pregnant - you can start using the "choking hazard" line again
Any leeway and it's useless.
However, christmas with this half of the family is already overcrowded 
And let's just say that my 3yr old twin nephews can't be trusted with crayons... 
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