We are planning to celebrate our son's bday and for gift suggestions I wanted to put "No box Gifts" on the BDay card. Because he got lot of toys and clothes when he was born from friends and family which are still being unused. My husband is against the No box Gift idea.
Is there any harm if I write this on the invitation card. I wanted to buy useful stuff for his coming years. When he was born I got clothes that never fit him and they are just taking up closet space.
please and thanks
2007-11-01 01:43:22 · 16 answers · asked by c 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Is it a good idea to make a registry of stuff we need include that in a invitation
2007-11-01 02:00:19 · update #1
have a garage sale, and allow the present to come in, put smome of his toy insterest in the invitation, so they kknow what to by him.
2007-11-01 01:46:31 · answer #1 · answered by Dolphinace 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I personally would just put on the invitation: 'No presents please, just your your presence would be appreciated'.
Your guests will surmise you may be on gift overload form past occasions, and this will help to take the pressure off for them to find the perfect gift. A few guests may call and inquire, and if they do you politely suggest a gift card, savings bond, or a monetary donation for the child's bank account. This may solve your gift dilemma, but keep in mind your guests may come empty handed, so don't be shocked. At one year old your son would really benefit from bonding with family and friends rather than a bunch of toys that will break, and from clothes he will outgrow. I hope that doesn't sound too harsh, it is coming from past experience. Enjoy your day, memories are the most important part of a birthday:)
2007-11-01 09:01:56 · answer #2 · answered by heyjude 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think I'd put that on the invitation, but I would tell people like my mom, best friend (she's may as well be my daughter's aunt) and grandma a few suggestions. If you have things that you don't need and don't want to keep sell them. Perhaps if your son likes Bob the Builder, make it a Bob the Builder party and then some of the guests will by theme appropriate gifts.
2007-11-01 08:50:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have put no toys please on my daughters bday invitation. I did just this year because last year she received so many toys that I have no idea what to do with them all. She can't possibly play with them all at the same time so I kept a few in the closet and I give them to her when she is exceptionally good. There's no harm in saying it. You will always have the people who dont listen and purchase unnecessary things. But thats ok. A few wont hurt. Good luck.
2007-11-01 08:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by savannah710c 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I personally think it is okay to do because it is hard to store all this baby stuff especially if they don't need it. I went to a 2 years old birthday party where they asked for storybooks and Disney movies in the invitation. It just seems like a practical idea.
2007-11-01 08:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is your son, and I don't think there is anything wrong with writing that one the cards. But most likely people will get him clothes, toys, diapers and wipes, considering how young he is. If it will help, instead of writing your 'no box gifts' writing something like "learning development toys please" or "Johnny wears a size 3 diaper" something like that. When my daughter turned one, people called me and asked me what she needed and I said "diapers and wipes" cause you can never have too many of those and her closet was full
2007-11-01 08:49:15 · answer #6 · answered by MayMay 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
savings bond--start the college fund or if u just want to celebrate your son put on the card that u wish all monies that would be spent on a gift just give to the march of dimes or American cancer society or what ever organization u choose just put their info on card. good luck
2007-11-01 08:49:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It really depends on who you're inviting. I assume it's larger than family and close friends. If so then I wouldn't write anything on the invite. These days I've found family and close friends ask you what you want for your child.
2007-11-01 08:55:29 · answer #8 · answered by Tracey H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What do you think of learning toys, that's what i like because they can learn while playing or maybe gift cards because then you can buy what ever you think he needs..
2007-11-01 08:47:58 · answer #9 · answered by mason41307 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should let them bring what they like for your baby my sister tried to do that but nobody would let her because once the baby gets old enough to where it wants to play all the time with toys it will have all them toys to play with so then you dont have to go buy it new ones
2007-11-01 08:47:06 · answer #10 · answered by crystal 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋