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what is a diaper lottery????

blondie3001nzblondie3001nz
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sorry i have never heard of this before!
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  • futureCLJfutureCLJ
    To me, it's tacky...
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  • TulipsAndChampagneTulipsAndChampagne member

    Basically you ask/tell/rudely suggest that each guest bring a pack of diapers to the shower in addition to a gift...and then they will get a raffle ticket to win a prize.

    I personally, think this is a big no-no.

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  • bll530bll530
    What's the tackiness difference between this and 'bring a book instead of a card' same idea, right? obviously books last longer than diapers, but it's still something in addition to the gift you're already bringing.
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  • hopey1kanopeyhopey1kanopey

    imagebll530:
    What's the tackiness difference between this and 'bring a book instead of a card' same idea, right? obviously books last longer than diapers, but it's still something in addition to the gift you're already bringing.

    There is no difference.  Many people find the book instead of card idea tacky, too.

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  • cutebride73cutebride73 member
    Both ideas are tacky.  MH's cousin did the diaper thing and I don't even remember there being a raffle.  I know I spent less on the gift because I had to buy diapers too.  If you want diapers - register for some.  I have never been to a shower where the mom-to-be didn't receive some diapers anyway -  someone always buys some. 
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  • RoxyLynnRoxyLynn member
    From what I can tell from The Bump, having never seen this done in person, it's a dressed-up gift grab.
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  • PunkyBoosterPunkyBooster member

    imagebll530:
    What's the tackiness difference between this and 'bring a book instead of a card' same idea, right? obviously books last longer than diapers, but it's still something in addition to the gift you're already bringing.

    It's not any different. it's all tacky. 

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  • hopefulmomhopefulmom member

    A diaper lottery is a game that requires the guest to bring a pack of diapers and then they get a chance to win something (gift card, basket filled with things, etc), but if a guest doesn't bring a pack of diapers then they are not entered into the drawing.

    I see three differences between a diaper lottery and bringing a book instead of a card.  1) Diapers cost a lot more than a book (a nice book can be found for $3-5, diapers not so much), 2) You can take the $ you were going to spend on a card and put it toward a book, and 3) you don't have a chance to win a prize by bringing a book.  I don't mind the book one quite as much because I always include a book with a gift anyway.  Most times I also wrap a pack of diapers as well. 

    I do agree that both border on tackiness...but if it is the norm for the mom-to-be's family and circle of friends they will expect it and it won't catch them off-guard.  They probably wouldn't consider either one gift-grabby or tacky.

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  • NewFamily09NewFamily09 member
    tacky, don't do it.
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  • NewFamily09NewFamily09 member

    imagebll530:
    What's the tackiness difference between this and 'bring a book instead of a card' same idea, right? obviously books last longer than diapers, but it's still something in addition to the gift you're already bringing.

    both are tacky IMO.

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  • blondie3001nzblondie3001nz
    ew.... Well when i get knocked up I would NEVER do this! what the hell????
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  • watermellenswatermellens member
    The diaper thing seems a little tacky to me - especially because a box of diapers can be very pricey - the book thing doesn't bother me. It's something the baby will be able to use/learn from for years and you can find great books for pretty cheap.


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