Did You Make A Gift Registry For Your Baby’s First Birthday?
I am planning on having a party for my daughters first birthday in May. Is it wrong for me to make a registry? I just think it would be easier for everyone to see what my daughter needs but of coarse, personal gifts are always welcome. Did you make a registry for your baby’s first birthday? Do you think it is a good idea? Or do you think it is rude?
My Son turned One in Feb. and I didn’t do one. But I didn’t need to it was only family Sisters, Mothers Aunt Uncles Cousins and Grandparents. I didn’t even make out invites. I made a few calls and said this is where it is this is what size he is in and HE is One if you want to get him a toy most of them at stores are labeled for each age bracket. I didn’t have any problem with the gifts cause most called me and ask if it was ok for them to get him____.
In my personal opinion a big to do is just to much for a one year old they don’t remember it anyways just take a few pictures for the scrapbook. My Son had no idea what was going on it was the same as any other trip to Aunties house but with cake he got to try for the 1st time (that he didn’t want to eat but wanted to feed to mommy)
If you are going to have a BIG To Do I would not to a gift registry just Write in the invites the size she is in now and if she is in to something put that in to. ( i.e. Amy is in size 12 to 18 months and she loves any thing sesame street)
I think the guest would like that better gives them a chance to really pick out something they like.
no i didn’t make a registry. i don’t really think it’s a good idea because people might find it tacky. it wouldn’t have mattered if i made a registry anyway mainly because people asked me a million times what she wanted or needed and of course i told them and when the day came she didn’t get one thing that i had mentioned anyway. i just dont think it’s necessary to make a registry for a birthday party to me it says bring gifts but only the ones i tell you to.
I wouldn’t do it. Honestly I think it’s a little tacky.
Don’t go over the top for her first bday. I know it’s a huge event for you – it was for my daughter too. I had a huge bash and honestly in retrospect, many years later I’m embarrassed that I did. I’ve had so many friends since then who did a very low key immediate family only party and I wish that’s what I had done. Most people don’t want to come to a big party for a one year old and the child certainly will not know the difference. Save the money on what you would have paid for the big party and put it toward your child’s education. In the long run I think you’d be happier if you do that.
However, if you do have the big party, don’t do a registry. The guests won’t tell you to your face but I guarantee most will think the party is just a big gift grab.
I didn’t, personally. I gave a general idea of what she was interested in, but she didn’t get any of that, lol. I don’t think it would hurt. Making a registry would definitely aid in not having to repeat yourself to everyone who asks what she needs/wants. I think, though, in general, people tend to buy whatever they want to buy.
I don’t think it is rude at all.
I have never heard of it, and I’m sure some people think it’s a good idea, but I wouldn’t do it. Sounds a bit tacky.
Honestly, what does a one year old NEED? Registries are usually done for weddings (when the new couple is supposedly setting up a new household and needs things like pots and pans) and first babies (when the family needs things like diaper pails and strollers).
What I would love most for my son for his first birthday party is money towards his college fund. He’s got more toys than he can play with, and he has so many clothes, he wears them once before growing out of them.
My baby isn’t a year old, but I think they idea might be viewed as rude.
Generally, registries are used to let people know what YOU need. (Weddings, baby showers, ect.) The party is for your daughter, and I think it would be rude to tell people that you expect them to get certain things.
A more acceptable way of trying to get certain things is to just drop subtle hints in normal conversation.
I have actually never heard of it. Most people have very small personal birthday parties for their one year old and the people coming are family and close friends. Generally, they will have an idea of what you like. At my oldest’s first birthday it was just me, my husband, and my sister. At my youngest’s it was me and five to six other people including of course his older brother.
I did not make a registry for my son’s birthday. Lots of people did call me and ask what he would like and what size clothes I needed for him. Honestly, I would never buy a birthday present off of a registry. I like to go and pick out a present that I think the child will like.
i think its a good idea. i would do it too!