I was just looking at someone's baby registry and wow their list is HUGE! Just wondering if people usually get everything or not. I mean, I think I'd feel uncomfortable asking for so many things (and a lot of expensive things too). But is that normal? Just wondering! Thanks!
2006-10-02 01:48:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
No, you don't get everything off of the list. When I made my registry, I put lots of things, expensive and cheap, so that people would have something to choose from in their price range. I never expected to get everything. I think it's normal and a good idea.
2006-10-02 01:55:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think I did basically get everything I asked for. Just a few small things here and there I needed to pick up. Most of the big ticket items came from parents or aunts. Also sometimes several people go in together on a bigger gift. They even threw my husband a shower at work and we got the play pen and other things that I never would have expected. If I were you I would ask for what you want, everyone knows strollers, play pens, swings, bedding are all expensive items, but also items a new mom needs. Also remember people will give you gift cards and money too for you to make the purchases for things you need. You will also probably get doubles and some things you may not like, so you can return them and purchase the stuff you want/need. I probably would not bother to register for the furniture for the baby's room. If your parents or inlaws have not already volunteered to purchase these things for you, I think you are on your own in that department. I did get lucky though, I had 3 people dying to unload that crib that has been taking up space so I have 3 beds. One in my house, one at my moms and one at the inlaws. So unless you absolutely have to have a certain piece of furniture, take the hand me downs.
2006-10-02 04:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by sooz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never had a shower or anything so there was no need to register. But my friend registered for her shower and she got most of what was on there. The key to registering is to remember who is buying. Grandma and grandpa are going to be more apt to buy a crib or a changing table- something along those lines so you want to include what you would like into the registry. But also remember Cousin Francine who works a part time job and has two kids and is single- she will want to bring something but cannot afford big items so add your favorite type of bottles and pascifiers and recieving blankets. Those are semi-cheap and definitely things you need. Don't feel obligated to buy the expensive things... when it comes down to it the small and affordable things are the things people really need.but in answer, no she didn't get some things such as the walker she wanted or the bumper pads... some stuff was left.
2006-10-02 01:59:54 · answer #3 · answered by momofthreemiracles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Getting everything...It depends on the size of the registry, the number of showers the person is having, and the price of the things on the registry. With my first baby I tried to register for a lot of inexpensive things (under $10) because my only shower was one at work, but I did register for a handful of medium to expensive things (nothing more expensive than $40-50) because my baby was due around Christmas and I knew that family would be wanting to get me baby-related Christmas gifts. With my baby that's due in a month I have registered again and put a lot of things on my list (mostly inexpensive) because I am having another work shower and a small family shower and my birthday in this last month before the baby. I put more than I needed because where I work I commute as do most of my coworkers, but we all come from different cities. I figured out with my first baby and with other co-worker's babies that the things you may register for at one Walmart or Target may not be stocked at another one. So, in an attempt to have things on my list that might be available at stores in other cities I "over" registered...just in case.
2006-10-02 02:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by JordanB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not always! I didn't get everything I had on mine! There will be stuff that is not on your registry that you will get too. The crib and other big stuff is usually a group gift at any shower. The car seat is a must have cause if you do not have one the day you go home from the hospital they will not let you leave with the baby till you have one. Little things like diapers and tee shirts and clothes, toys and bath and bed stuff are always given at showers. Don't fret cause what you do not get at your shower you can always get on your own and you will be able to pick what you want at that point!! GOOD LUCK!
2006-10-02 01:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by kolowski4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i work in retail, and sometimes the things that people register for are crazey. I do believe that sometimes they get carried away. Depending on the finacial situation of your friends and family they may just get everything off there list. Some people register for things the baby doesn't immediately need, for example a potty seat. I am 34 weeks and i did my registry around 5 months. I only registered for things that i could afford myself or things that i would buy myself.
2006-10-02 03:40:06 · answer #6 · answered by omarion's mommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh heavens no! I don't believe anyone expects to either. Many times the expensive items are for people to go in together on. I felt uncomfortable as well but it was better than exchanging gifts or getting 3 or 4 of things.
2006-10-02 02:00:52 · answer #7 · answered by Kim S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily, but they will get a lot, especially if there are baby showers being planned. The reason the list is so long is because it gives those buying shower or baby gifts a wide range of choices in product and cost. I think a long list is very thoughtful for the sake of the buyer.
Chow!!
2006-10-02 01:58:24 · answer #8 · answered by No one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say they get everything, some people don't even look at the registry and just buy what they feel would be needed for the baby.
2006-10-02 01:56:39 · answer #9 · answered by Linds 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. If you know a lot of people then it's okay to put a lot of stuff on your baby registery. Even if you know lots of well off people you probably won't get everything on your registery. The list is usually huge so the people buying the gifts can pick what they want and something within their price range.
2006-10-02 01:53:20 · answer #10 · answered by Christina K. 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋