Diapers on Registry

SaltandVinegar

Before everyone freaks out.... I am totally aware that asking for diapers is NOT okay. But... what is the general consensus on cloth diapers? We are thinking of attempting cloth diapers and I have started a private registry on Amazon. Is it okay to put cloth diapers on a registry or is that tacky also? That way people can still pick and choose whether that is something that they would like to get you. Thoughts?

LBeez13

I think cloth diapers are fine. I have purchased cloth diapers for a friend off of her registry and it was fun. They had cute selections!

mudbug84

I was unaware that diapers on a registry was tacky. Every baby registry I have encountered had diapers on it. I've always purchased something cute from the registry AND diapers. I think people have preferences on what brand they'd like to use, and that's helpful since I'm a fan of giving gifts that are considerate to the thought put into creating a registry. I think cloth diapers would be totally fine, but then again, I'm a little more lenient as to what I consider tacky.

KT416

I agree that adding diapers to your registry is fine as long as you are not expecting them or are requiring people to bring them in lieu of a card or present. It's a recommendation and people can buy them or not. I've seen both cloth and regular diapers on registries before and didn't think it was rude or anything.

I am not putting diapers on my registry because I clip coupons and hunt for deals and I think I can get a better deal than the regular price at the store over the next 6 months.

lisap0924

I always give diapers in addition to a gift.

at a friends baby shower recently, we were told to bring a package of diapers or wipes to be entered into a raffle. I thought it was a cute idea and i will be doing it at my shower

JEPES1348

We cloth diaper and had some on our Amazon registry. Quite a few were purchased for us, along with wetbags, cloth wipes, etc. I don't think it's tacky and it lets your family and friends know that you're cloth diapering, so hopefully you won't be gifted a shit ton of disposables.

SaltandVinegar

Thanks Everyone! This helps. I think I will put them on teh registry if we end up going the CD route.

tinkerdust05

Diapers on the register is fine, the problem comes in when you ask for them on top of a gift like a diaper raffle. Put the cloth diapers on there for sure so that people know your will be using cloth and don't buy diapers (there are ppl who buy diapers as part of their gift).

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shootznladrz

A friend of mine did a diaper raffle and said it was the best thing ever. I plan on doing that as well.

jordanbohr

shootznladrz said:

A friend of mine did a diaper raffle and said it was the best thing ever. I plan on doing that as well.

I think if they're done as something optional, which the raffles usually are, they're okay. There are so many opinions on this though, I personally feel it's good to see how it may be perceived by guests. Just make sure the host/hostess is wording it well that it's not taken as something required of guests. Diapers are expensive, so I can say for myself if I was getting somebody a gift I'm probably not going to be adding diapers on.

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jordanbohr

etoille said:

jordanbohr said:

shootznladrz said:

A friend of mine did a diaper raffle and said it was the best thing ever. I plan on doing that as well.

I think if they're done as something optional, which the raffles usually are, they're okay. There are so many opinions on this though, I personally feel it's good to see how it may be perceived by guests. Just make sure the host/hostess is wording it well that it's not taken as something required of guests. Diapers are expensive, so I can say for myself if I was getting somebody a gift I'm probably not going to be adding diapers on.

Or you could let people figure out their own gifts for you and not instruct the hostess on how to tell people what gifts to give you.

Whatev.

Everybody's situation is different, for me, my mom is throwing my shower and asks me about all the things that have to do with it. She hasn't brought up a diaper raffle and if she did I'd tell her I didn't want it because they're just not something I'd want. If somebody does have one at their shower though I think it needs to be worded right to not offend the guests. That's my opinion, I'm not saying I'm right, just adding my thoughts.