Hello Moms, please advise your feedback "yes" or "no" to Birthday Gift Registry. Please note, the prices vary between $2-$30. Please let me know what your thoughts are. Thank you, B..
Hello Moms, Thank you very much for your ideas/suggestions. I've done a b-day regisitry for my daughter at our favorite boutique. I didn't include the registry cards inside the invites. However everyone who has called asking about my daughter's interests etc. I've told them that I have reserved a short list of things at the specific boutique that my daughter likes and plays with during each visit. The registry worked great, especially for our friends and family out of town, they always send generous gifts. The registry items were affordable and there was a huge saving on shipping and time. We have also donated an equal amount/cost of our party expense to a local charity. Thank you everyone!!! B..
I personally think it's a good idea. For me it makes gift buying much easier. I also don't think it implies that anyone is expected to buy a gift just a great way to give ideas. If you don't really know the bithday boy or girl very well you have no idea what they like or already have.
I say yes. people don't have to use it but I think some people appreciate it.
I agree with the no's. It is very offensive to some people to be told what to buy. Most will ask when they RSVP. Some know what they want to buy and just hope you like it. Unfortunately out landish gifts is one of the down falls of having a party. I would make a list with some ideas in case some asks when they RSVP you have some ideas to give them. Be careful not to give the same idea to several people. Also use your invitation as a hint. If you really want Dora toys, buy Dora invites. If you really want princess dress up buy princess invites.
Good Luck and have fun.
I understand that you want to make gift-giving for your child both simple and relevant (trust me, I have grit my teeth at plenty of useless gifts for my 7 month old), but I would avoid a registry. The point of baby and wedding registries is that it is a guide for people to help the recipient with items they need in the next phase of their lives. If you start setting up gift registries for your child as a toddler, where does it end? Just ask for gift receipts "in case of duplication or growth spurt." I hope everything goes well!
definate No! Your girl is only 23 months old so it really isn't for her and everyone will know that. Your girl will love everything she gets. That is what is so great about that age!!
I would be turned off by a registry. I do call to RSVP and at that time I ask what the child's into or needs. I don't like being told what to buy. That's just my choice.
I think a gift registry is inappropriate unless it is a registry list of things needed at a local homeless,single mom or animal shelter! That would be awesome and then the registry would be necessary so that parents might get something that your charity of choice actually needs, but of course it should be clearly stated that gifts are not expected nor required but that they could get something from this registry if they feel so inclined. I don't know too many 2 yr olds that need yet one more toy, let alone a pile of them! Many times I have attended parties with my 3 yr old in which the invitation states not to bring gifts, that they only want their friends presence at the festivities, which is really nice to see less materialism with little kids :-) best wishes!!
Hi Beata. I have to tell you the gift registry is a double edged sword. It could be a great help in communicating to guests what you daughter wants or needs. However, it can really put people off. It is definitely poor ettiquette to tell people in the invitation that you have registered somewhere. This is true even in the case of baby showers and weddings. Me, personally, I would feel uncomfortable having a birthday gift registry. I think it would come across wrong to the guests I have invited to my party. Only you know how it would be received by your friends and family.
i strongly believe a 'no"...the reason because they're just kids who want to come and have fun. if they bring anything it'll be because of their will not having to feel obligated to get something!
Personally I think it's rude for someone to tell me that they have registered their child for Birthday gifts. I can see if it's for an senior citizens Birthday as they might not have room for everything. But as far as a child goes the guest should feel free to choose the gift...If someone asks then you should feel free to tell them what your child needs.
