If you get a bunch of newborn size stuff, is it wrong to exchange it for bigger sizes? I'm not sure why people like to buy a lot of cute newborn size clothes. Babies don't fit into them for long.
What about exchanging things people bought you that were similar to the items you put on your registry, but a different brand? I put certain bouncers and certain bedding and such because they match the house decor... I feel guilty to exchange them though. What is the proper etiquitte?
2007-09-02 16:45:48 · 24 answers · asked by Alyssa and Chloe's Mommy 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I think it's fine. You should maybe write on your invitations that you need bigger clothes because you have already bought newborn clothes. Some people will still end up getting you cute tiny outfits, because they are so hard to resist. Exchanging things isn't bad esspecially if you get a lot of one particular thing. I got four baby baths at my shower. I needed a diaper pail so I exchanged my other three baths and got something that I really needed. I don't think it's rude at all. I know how you feel though, because it made me feel uneasy like they were going to know. I really appreciated everyone's generosity, but you shouldn't let their gifts go to waste while you are in need of other things. They will never know anyways.
2007-09-02 16:52:39 · answer #1 · answered by Pregnant with Baby #2 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's perfectly ok to exchange things or return them all together. just thank them for the gift they do not need to know that you exchanged it or returned it. my friend got several of the same things because people don't do the registry right and have things marked off after they buy them. they returned them all and either got new stuff or a gift certificate. i already know that everything i get that is newborn is going back. we already have way too many newborn things and they grow so fast. really if it's smaller than 3-6 months it is going back. otherwise i would have to change my son's clothes every 5 mins. if they get something from a store that we can't return it at then i guess we are stuck.
2007-09-03 00:18:14 · answer #2 · answered by Supermommy!!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the reason why I always buy something in a larger size to give as a gift.
As for exchanging items, I think it depends a lot on who it is and how they act. For example, you likely have some people who would want you to have what you want & wouldn't be the least bit offended by your exchanging for something more your style.
On the other hand, I'm sure you also know at least one person who will want to see baby dressed in that particular outfit, or who will want to see that aprticular bedding being used. If you exchange those items, you will definitely hurt their feelings, unless you can come up with a way to explain it to them politely.
My sister-in-law returned most of her baby gifts and bought herself clothes and knick-knacks for her home. Now THAT is infuriating. But it doesn't sound at all like what you are talking about.
2007-09-02 23:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by January Love 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't feel bad about it. Remember, its YOUR baby shower....for YOUR baby. If you would prefer to have toddler clothes for when your child gets bigger, then exchange some of the newborn stuff not all (because you will need SOME) and get bigger clothing. As far as the other stuff goes, its the same thing. You would prefer something other than what you received, then return it and get what you like. You are the one who has to live with the items, not the people who gave it to you. Have fun and congrats on the little one!
2007-09-02 23:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by jabsgirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go exchange! I work at a very popular baby store and see it every day. People grab cute newborn clothes because they see them and think they are cute. People buy things not on your registry because following a registry is not required. A registry is there as a list of suggestions of what the new mom wants and needs. Get what you want. Its your kid!
Send them a thank you note for attending and their wonderful gift, then exchange it!
2007-09-03 00:01:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Most people these days give gift receipts and that makes the exchanges a lot easier. If not, just explain the the buyer that, well you love their gift, you are going to try and find something that matches a little better or that is a bigger size. You are pregnant, when all else fails....blame the hormones!!
2007-09-02 23:58:20 · answer #6 · answered by Andrea C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have every right to exchange something. People would rather you end up with something you'll use. Also, lots of people don't put a lot of thought into what they buy, saying "She can just exchange it if she wants to."
Just make sure you get full credit for the item. If you don't have a gift receipt, ask the giver if they have one. Say something like "I love the sheet set you gave me, but I need to exchange it for a different size. Do you have the receipt?" You can fib a little.
2007-09-02 23:51:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as you don't tell them you are upset about mis matched decor...it is fine to exchange items for a bigger size or the same item in your chosen theme..
Also don't go gabbing about it verbally too anyone, the grape vine can twist information and hurt someones feelings - just you and your husband discreetly go exchange what you need to and leave it at that.
Remember to say thank you to your gift givers
2007-09-02 23:51:30 · answer #8 · answered by Finchy 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i think it is totally ok to exchange them for things you need or that are the one you wanted. there might be ppl who would get mad but how would they ever know? and if you made a registry then they have to half expect you to go back and get the one you wanted. i always make sure when i buy ppl gifts that i leave the tag on but mark out the price so that if it isn't there personal taste they can still return it.
2007-09-03 00:12:23 · answer #9 · answered by fairy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there is no etiquette here. just remember to send them a thank you card and exchange the items for the something that you can truly use. I don't think they would be offended...but I would not openly tell them that you traded it back in.
for my babyshower...I got NUMEROUS duplicates of newborn clothes...so I almost had no choice but to go in and exhcange them for larger or sizes or different prints...or people were going to think that i never washed my kids' clothes...lol.
Good luck. Just do what you need to do:)
2007-09-02 23:55:50 · answer #10 · answered by Melanie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋