Is it OK to mention on a 1st birthday invitation that we don't need any more stuffed animals? If so, how would you word it?
Also I know people want to get a gift that would be used, what about a birthday wish list? How would you word it? Or is that just poor taste? Or should I have just one ready in case someone asks for it?
2006-09-14 15:38:41 · 8 answers · asked by Laura G 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Eh, that's tricky. I probably wouldn't say anything--I'd just hope they gave gift receipts! If it's a stuffed animal that you know for sure is sold at a certain store (say a brand that's only carried by Wal Mart) but you don't have a receipt, if they can scan it and it comes up in their system, they'll let you exchange it. If she gets a bunch of toys you don't like or she doesn't need, just donate them to Salvation Army or Goodwill--I'm sure some baby somewhere would love to have it!
Most people (I'd hope!) would have enough common sense to realize that a one year old needs toys to develop her senses--not a stuffed animal.
2006-09-14 17:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, that would be tacky. Very tacky.
It's more than o.k. to request NO gifts, but not to specify what you don't want. If you receive more stuffed animals, accept them graciously and recognize how blessed you are to be overcome with so many gifts for your baby. You can always donate them, or some of the older ones, to children less fortunate.
2006-09-14 15:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by LastNerveLost 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just concentrate on having a nice party for your child. Do not word anything on an invitation about what to get and what not to get. Take your chances...and your child will just love everything he or she gets. One small suggestion you could probably put on the invitation would be a "like" your child has. For example, if he or she loves Blues Clues, Elmo...etc. Anyway, for a one year old--be prepared to get clothes and lots of fisher price toys.
2006-09-14 16:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by crazymom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommed that included in your invitations, you send a list of resourceful gift ideas, and include things that your child needs and things you could put to use. Exclude things like stuffed animals if you want. That way, you're politely giving them 'gift ideas' so they have some sort of guideline, and you don't come off as pushy or rude ... instead, helpful.
2006-09-14 16:04:23 · answer #4 · answered by bohemian_crush 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's in poor taste to tell folks what to get or not to get your child. I WOULD have a mental list ready for when someone asks, though. Good idea.
2006-09-14 15:40:51 · answer #5 · answered by bibliophile31 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a great first birthday should be just that, a celebration of the birth. For my daughters first we asked people to donate to there favorite charity in her name. Because really, do they need anymore clothes or toys?
2006-09-14 15:43:04 · answer #6 · answered by Sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I understand; but it's arrogant, rude and definitely poor taste. However, if someone asks you directly, it's alright to make a few modestly priced suggestions.
2006-09-14 15:46:23 · answer #7 · answered by tigerzntalons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think people should be allowed to get whatever they please, in case u do not have need for it, you could always give it away
2006-09-14 15:58:50 · answer #8 · answered by F 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋