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Dear Emily Post, (toy registry)

Looking for some etiquette feedback... FTM and I'm trying to plan ahead for DS's 1st birthday.  I've noticed some stores now have a toy registry for kids birthdays and for the holiday season.  Is this something that's actually acceptable to do?  I understand the convenience of it, but I just can't seem to get on board with it.  I guess I'm just old-school.  What are your thoughts? Acceptable or would you side-eye this?

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Re: Dear Emily Post, (toy registry)

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    I am not a fan.
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  • I'm a list maker, so I like the idea of a registry for me - to help me keep track of ideas I have throughout the year so when it comes time for the event I'm not trying to remember all the good ideas I had.

    I do not like the idea of a registry that would be distributed to friends/families/invitees.  Seems a little gauche to me.
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  • Yeah, I'm cool with having a list, whether it's written, on my phone, or mental, but it's a list for me.  If someone asks me for said list, I'll share, but to have a registry and share "just in case" seems like you're asking for gifts.
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  • A registry for a birthday party is tacky, IMO
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  • Thank you ladies! I totally agree with all of you.

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  • We have Amazon lists for each family member and it isn't just gifts, we put practical stuff on there too so we remember to get them-handy if there is particular brand to get. The only people that have access to it is the grandparents as it eliminates duplicate gifts for birthdays/Christmas. They always asked for detailed lists and wanted to be told what to get. Now a public registry like it is a shower??? Tacky!!
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