FTM here....lots of friends have suggested doing a diaper raffle at the shower. MIL, mom, and sister are throwing the shower and have also suggested a diaper raffle. Are diaper raffles that popular these days that most people do them for showers? I wanted to be in charge of prizes to make sure they were worth while. There will be three wine baskets that include two bottles of wine myself and DH made at a local farm that does the wine making, summer sausage, crackers, and a pair of wine glasses. Then we'll also have two gas gift cards also. I was going to let ppl select what they wanted in case some ppl don't like wine. Anyone else doing a diaper raffle? Thoughts on them?
Re: Diaper Raffle.....thoughts?
That sounds so delicious right now!
Your wine sounds delicious!
Diaper raffles are rude. You're asking someone to bring a specific additional gift, and treating guests who do so preferentially. Not cool. Value all of your guests, whether or not they bring you an extra pack of diapers.
My mom and sister are doing the majority of the planning for my baby shower, and I'm entertaining the thought of the diaper raffle. I have no idea what to do for a prize. I think it's great you have options for prizes. I'll probably just do one raffle prize.
diaper raffle = tacky
handing out free wine = awesome
Gretchen Evie, born 7/8/2012 at 35w5d
Maybe a raffle without the diapers, where everyone who comes gets a ticket? That way people can bring a gift (or not) and everyone gets a chance to win a prize. The gas gift cards might be overkill--those wine baskets sound perfect, and wouldn't cost you much extra since you already have the wine. You could spend the gas $ on diapers.
I don't think they are a good idea since basically you are dictating what the guests should purchase for you OR they can feel like crap if they don't participate (because most will).
I have gone to showers that did this and I have to admit that I spend less on the actual gift since I take the money I spent on diapers from the amount I would have orginially spent on the gift.
To add a little extra glee and help the parents-to-bee, please bring a little extra from the heart, an unwrapped pack of diapers to give them a good start...
We will see if it turns out or not on the 9th. FYI my shower is "bee" themed hence the bee...
Wow.
And you were right...
Taking such a cute shower theme and butchering it. And as far as that saying goes...you're actually begging them to bring "extra".
Yeah, it's a great way for parents to get diapers they need. So is robbing a grocery store. Doesn't mean you should do it. It's the parents' responsibility to buy what they desperately need for their child. Not to mention that everyone is going to bring different diapers, in sizes you probably won't need and brands you won't like, and you're stuck with taking them back, if you even can. Why not just ask for a $20 gift card on top of the regular gift? Oh, wait...does that seem tacky? Hmmmm.....
You can't be serious. You know how you can the diapers you "desperately need?" Go to the store and buy them. Now you have diapers and you're not an obnoxious, tacky, twit.
I agree with PPs--although diaper raffles are becoming quite popular, I find them to be super tacky.
Your wine sounds delish!
I won't be robbing a grocery store sweetheart, don't worry
Thanks for the compliment but I'm not a twit...and its actually a very popular thing to do in our area...people are able to bring it if they want. END OF STORY!
Nope you're trying to scam your friends and family out of it and making them feel like they have to do this or they won't be "included." Again, why not just ask everyone to bring a $20 gift card? Wouldn't that be easier that having to take home packs of diapers?
"Very Popular" doesn't mean it's not trashy. I"d been giving you the benefit of the doubt up until now, but coming back with "sweetheart" and "thanks for the compliment" makes you sound about 15 . Is this going to be on an episode of Teen Mom?? **Crosses fingers**
I was answering the question that the original poster asked. Not for you personal opinion on MY shower. Coming back with "sweetheart" and "thanks for the compliment" was showing you the exact same courtesy you were showing me! I hate when people come on here and bully one another. This is a place for your opinion YES but not to beat someone up over their own. It is like back in grade school when someone always gets ganged up on it is ridiculous! We're grown woman about the bring children into this world...don't we have better things to do than be caddy with one another?
You want me to carry your golf clubs for you?
OMG! You're so totally right!! How could I not have thought of this before???? You are SOOOOOO smart and insightful!