Thoughts on "My Registry" for First Birthday

bobbysgirl08

I was thinking of using "My Registry.com" for DD's first birthday..Basically you can add anything from any website to it to keep track of gifts that you'd like, instead of just a one store registry..I used it to make a "wishlist" of things that we might like for DD's first birthday..Thoughts? I haven't decided if it's tacky or not to give this info out to people, although I know I always have a hard time deciding what to get people for their baby's first birthdays..Thoughts???

missamelia5

I haven't heard of that particular site, but I know that for Christmas we made a "wishlist" on Amazon for our daughter.  Both sets of grandparents requested it, and our family from both sides have all told us that it's been great to make sure they don't double up on gifts and just to get ideas.  I wouldn't advertise for people to come buy her presents, but if they ask what to get her, I think it's helpful to have some ideas at hand. I wish more of our friends used something like that for birthdays and Christmas... I never know what to get other kids, especially boys and older kids.  Just my 2 cents.

Nechie122

I think it's tacky.

That said, I don't think there's any harm in creating a wish list (I can't bring myself to use the term "registry") but I wouldn't give it out unless someone specifically asks what your DD wants. I certainly wouldn't put it on the invitations or anything ...

IrishEyes0530

I've made a "wishlist" on the TRU website, but I'd feel weird actually giving it to anyone other than my mom. But... if more than one person asks, I may just post it on facebook saying something like "in case you are looking for a gift idea, I've made this as a list of ideas for myself, but feel free to look!" I also would not put it on an invitation or anything.

Bexxy10

missamelia5:

I haven't heard of that particular site, but I know that for Christmas we made a "wishlist" on Amazon for our daughter.  Both sets of grandparents requested it, and our family from both sides have all told us that it's been great to make sure they don't double up on gifts and just to get ideas.  I wouldn't advertise for people to come buy her presents, but if they ask what to get her, I think it's helpful to have some ideas at hand. I wish more of our friends used something like that for birthdays and Christmas... I never know what to get other kids, especially boys and older kids.  Just my 2 cents.

I did the same thing because I am more specific on gifts being educational and things that she can grow with.  Also since there is family all over the country it's easier so we don't have things that are duplicates but can't be exchanged. 

Poppywedding

NO WAY!

A gift, is a gift, is a gift! 

JNBrickey

Really, really, really tacky.

I will be happy people come to DD's first birthday party and bring anything when it rolls around.

If I received a first birthday invite with a registry included I would be side-eyeing that mama for a serious amount of time to come.

Amandelic

I know that before my friend's LO's first birthday, her dad kind of spread the word to his family as to what clothing side they needed. It went over pretty well. I guess it depends on how you think it will be received. I know that I would just take a gift or exchange it if need be!

laurakaz13

I also think it's super tacky. 

changingnames

I think it's fine to give to doting grandparents and to other family if specifically asked but tacky to give to friend's parents. If I asked the birthday boy's mom (which I often do)"What is little Johnny into these days" or "Does Davey like cars or bugs, or?". I would think it was strange if they gave me registry information. It's a birthday party and other kids should be bringing something small, not making important purchase to fill out your toy collection. JMO. If it were my best friend's kid and she had the registry for her parents then that would be ok but I would definitely not give the info out to his classmates or playdate crowd. It's a first birthday, not a bar mitzvah. JMO, maybe in other regions there are other customs but for my social circle it would be weird.

ITGurl0626

JNBrickey:

Really, really, really tacky.

I will be happy people come to DD's first birthday party and bring anything when it rolls around.

If I received a first birthday invite with a registry included I would be side-eyeing that mama for a serious amount of time to come.

This.  I will not create such a thing for my child even if it's just for family. 

Hope2Have

I had a hard time doing a registry for my wedding, felt bad telling people what was okay to get us. I would never ever do a registry for my kids birthdays... never. I just personally think that it's tacky. What happened to letting people have the fun of going shopping instead of people saying "you can buy this, or this or this." I think that if someone like an aunt or someone doesn't know what to buy a little one, they'll ask.

Hope2Have

JNBrickey:

Really, really, really tacky.

I will be happy people come to DD's first birthday party and bring anything when it rolls around.

If I received a first birthday invite with a registry included I would be side-eyeing that mama for a serious amount of time to come.

This!!

JMU_Bride09

Definitely tacky...make a handwritten list of a gift ideas instead. Then, if someone asks what to buy, tell them a few suggestions.

molisar

Well, what would you think if you received a 1st birthday invitation with a registry?  If you don't think it's tacky, then I'd say go for it.

I personally think it's tacky.  If my parents ask us what he'd like, we'll let them know.  As for friends/family getting LO gifts... I think he would be elated if it were a cardboard box or a diamond rattle.  He'd (and we) would be excited just to get a gift.

smiles1123

so so tacky.

The wedding is over, the baby shower is over, I could not imagine asking people to buy from yet another registry. I feel embarrased just thinking of it. Equally tacky are "sprinkes" for moms with more than one kid.

Disneygeek77

Honestly, I think this takes registries too far.  Weddings, sure; baby showers, sure but a child's birthday party ?  I mean come on. 

I would just keep a handwritten or mental list of possible gift ideas for your LO and if someone ASKS what to get them, then you have a list you can give them possible ideas.

kwilson1595

I personally think its a great idea! Actually I have been asked to create one for my LOs 1st Birthday and have created one for Christmas. I only give out the website address to the registry if asked. Im a single busy momma, and if someone wants to buy something for my LO, but yet have no idea what to get, this give them an idea. Every single person has thanked me because it has taken the hard part out of their hands. I would love it! Super simply easy!!

Angel0423

If there are enough things that your lo "needs" to make a registry I say skip throwing a party, save your money, and buy them yourself.  It's very tacky.  The child is only a year old, will likely spend more time playing with the wrapping paper then the gifts, therefore the "registry" is for mom, not baby, much like a baby shower.  Just let people buy what they want to buy.  If they ask, say he likes balls or toys with sound, nothing more specific then that.