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Need Help With Wording
At my shower I got a ton of clothes and I mean so many I have to take some to BRU for merchandise credit to get a bouncer and swing. I know my family will get all clothes for DS's 1st Birthday and I totally ok with that. What I want is to send an additional slip stating if purchasing clothes please include gift receipt. I had so many clothes, but all 0-3 so DS didn't wear half of them and I would have loved to exchange them for the next size up or a similar item the next size up. I just don't know how to word it so no one thinks all I want are clothes and that I want a receipt so I can take them back. Sadly my family is very touchy. 
Edit: I'm not going to include a slip of any kind or mention gift receipt. Thanks so much ladies!
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Re: Need Help With Wording
No that's not what I wrote. I would include an additional slip asking for gift receipts so if an exchange is needed I could do so. I would NEVER ask for specific gifts.
I wouldn't send a slip in the invitation, but if someone mentioned clothes, I'd say something like "Oh well we're pretty stocked up on 12-18 months, maybe some 2T would help!"
Also, let close family members know, that way if someone asks them what they should get, they can let them know your preferences too.
I say you don't specify clothes and just say something like "Gift receipts are greatly appreciated"
I'm not sure if it's okay to mention clothing size, either. That wouldn't offend me, but I am SURE it would offend other people.
That's not cool. Just keep your mouth shut and be happy with what you get.
If you do not want clothes, when people ask you what to get, tell them something else.
Ok then I won't include it, because I couldn't think of a way to do it either. Thanks!
Yea, you are better off...especially if your family is touchy. If it makes you feel any better, we also have a TON of clothes that are packed away with tags on them.
You've never striked me as the type to be insistent on a specific gift from someone. But you may send out an email to family and friends advising the invitations will come out soon, can't wait to see everyone and your DS has grown so much in such a short amount of time. You could add in the email if someone chooses to get a present could they please attach a gift receipt with the gift as some got misplaced or lost at the shower.
That way, it's kindly or gently mentioned and nothing specific was requested.
With your left over baby clothes you could have them cut up and have them made into a quilt. I make quilts and I've been saving Emma's baby clothes throughout the year so I can do this with hers.
I agree with PPs - there is no way to tactfully put that. That is basically just telling someone you are planning to return their gift.
But I had that problem too when DS was born - tons of clothes in wrong sizes, mismatched seasons, etc. Spread the word via word of mouth (like people always ask my mom what we need/want for holidays/birthdays) about what sizes you need. We plan on telling my family one size and DH's family another to get a mix.
Happy Birthday, little man. We love you so much!
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We do too and my family loves to buy clothes since DS is the only baby in the family on my side, so I guess I can figure out what to do with them. Thanks again.
This. I think you could talk to close relatives/friends though.
As I mentioned before I would NEVER ask for a specific gift unless someone asked what to get him. I'm assuming they will get him a lot of clothes based on my experience with my shower and the fact my family loves clothes. That's a great idea about turning the extra clothes into a quilt! Thanks.
Had no idea, since I've never been to a baby's birthday party and this is my first baby. Glad to know they sometimes ask. Thanks Saucey!
This has always been my experience as well. People usually ask. If there are alot of people coming, I would tell my MIL or my mom that DS needs X,Y, and Z, in case any of our family members ask them for gift ideas. Alot of times DH's family will call and ask MIL what the kids need instead of calling me.