that the mommy to be would like gift cards from a specific store being as she has everything she needs except diapers, formula, things like that. What would you say?
2007-08-20 14:36:09 · 18 answers · asked by izzymo 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
She wants to be able to buy the diapers and formula she wants, so we really just want a way to tastefully ask people for gift cards.
2007-08-20 14:42:23 · update #1
Honestly....there is no way to tastefully ask for gift cards. It just shouldn't be done. People want to shower her with GIFTS....they want to see the cute pajamas, booties and layette items as they are unwrapped. No one wants to sit around and hear momma-to-be say: $40.00 from Aunt Mary! $15.00 from Cousin Jenna. It just would be kind of (I'm sorry) tacky!!
I would suggest that your friend register for these specific items......and I would suggest that she be prepared for her invited guests to get her what THEY want to get her.
I know that isn't what you wanted to hear....but I do believe a lot of people would be VERY turned off by a request for gift cards only!!
2007-08-21 07:50:13 · answer #1 · answered by diapercakesbybecca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no tactful way to ask for gift cards - especially since people LOVE shopping for babies. Most people didn't even shop off of my registry for my shower.
What a friend of mine did was a raffle - if you brought a bag of diapers to the shower, you would get a raffle ticket and the drawing was for like $50. Depending on how many people you invite, you could easily get about $500 in diapers. You could put down the brand of diapers or formula you want and the more a person brings, the more raffle tickets they get. And honestly, people want to give you what you need - so this would be a fun way to do it.
2007-08-20 22:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by keejay21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her register at stores for the formula, diapers, food, and GIFT CARDS she wants. It's simple... Then insert her registry cards into the invitations- usually stores give you little business sized cards with registry info (at least they do from Babies R Us). If they don't give you registry cards, just add to the bottom "Mommy to be is registered at Target, etc." Tell her to register at Target, Wal-Mart and Babies R Us for all the things she needs still. Who cares if it's diapers and formula?! She still gets to specify exactly what brands and types she wants. She should also register for various sizes of diapers.
Some people may still give an outfit or keepsake. It's customary to accept them. And to include a photograph of the child in the outfit when appropriate. It's RUDE if she doesn't accept gifts graciously and even more tacky to turn away things apart from diapers. If she's worried about buying diapers and formula, refer her to the local social services office to apply for WIC.
2007-08-20 21:48:32 · answer #3 · answered by THE QUEEN B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Could you change it to a fun theme like - Ins & Outs. If she needs things like diapers and formula, put the specific kinds/brands on the registry. People like to buy things. You can also put gift cards on a registry. Otherwise have her put things on the registry that the baby will need when older, such as sippy cups. You could also do a contest on doing something creative with them, like diaper cakes. Then even do the games around this.
Otherwise dont put it on the invite, leak it to good friends and family to leak for others. Ill often be like "so what are you getting" to someone, then they might say - "well she really needs..."
2007-08-20 21:43:22 · answer #4 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister put this on the invitation...
"Bring a pack of diapers and get a chance for a prize!"
Then everyone who brought diapers had their names put on a card, and they drew out a card. The winner won a gift certificate to Texas Road House
However, keep in mind that people bring GIFTS and they should be accepted graciously! Asking only for gift cards may be offensive to some people. How will the givers know that the card will be used to buy something for the baby?
2007-08-20 21:42:58 · answer #5 · answered by Cheryl B 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It's called tacky. There is no tactful way to ask for specific gifts or $$ (since that is essentially what a gift card is). Better would be to simply list the store that she is registered at. Even better, since she has everything, just add "no gifts" and have a great time!
2007-08-20 21:43:00 · answer #6 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. This is completely inappropriate. Baby showers are to celebrate the impending birth and guests get to give WHATEVER THEY WANT to the baby. Showers are NOT for mothers to stock up on diapers and formula.
If the mom has everything she needs, she can donate gifts to a homeless shelter.
2007-08-20 22:25:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can put down where the mom is registered and in the registery she can put the formula,diapers and stuff she plans to use. If she changes her mind after baby is born then she can always do an exchange if they give her a gift reciept.
2007-08-20 21:44:35 · answer #8 · answered by momof3boys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a "disposable" shower. people can give diapers, wipes, formula (list moms preference on the invite), lotions, baby wash, as things you use up. That would be much more fun than just watching her open gift cards from everyone
2007-08-20 21:44:24 · answer #9 · answered by reneaumommy 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Note on the invitation where she is registered and that gift cards from that store/shopare welcome also. To specifically request a certain gift is tacky, and she couldn't possibly have *everything* she will need. With a baby, having extras of everything is a plus!
2007-08-20 21:43:52 · answer #10 · answered by suninmyskies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋