Registry tackiness

moonsparkles · December 2013

So I started a registry, mostly as a way to keep track of things that I know I want. But it just occurred to me that when I give the registry out to people that I'll have items like breast pumps and milk storage bags on there.

Is that normal or is that tacky and should those kinds of items be for my eyes only?

Would love to hear your thoughts.

Spanks

cgoldian · December 2013

I don't think it's tacky. I am putting some of those items on my registry so I get the completion discount on them. I don't expect anyone to purchase them as a gift. (But if they do, that's great!)

moonsparkles · December 2013

cgoldian said:

I don't think it's tacky. I am putting some of those items on my registry so I get the completion discount on them. I don't expect anyone to purchase them as a gift. (But if they do, that's great!)

ooo, I hadn't thought of that.

RedDawnsRevenge · December 2013

Not tacky, I did actually receive some pump bags as a gift.

rockstarlaw · December 2013

I think it's just personal preference. I've seen them on a lot of registries for people I buy things for (but I never selected those items!) but I will say I left them off of mine because I felt odd about it. I don't know why. I just did.

Twirple · December 2013

Go ahead and leave them on. Breastfeeding is very important to me (though I realize it is not possible for some mothers). I will usually purchase pumping related items if someone registers for them. It is my way of supporting the attempt to provide breast milk.

Teresa1896 · December 2013

Keep them on there. There's nothing embarrassing about feeding your baby. You wouldn't feel weird putting bottles on there, would you?

LittleLady77 · December 2013

Teresa1896 said:

Keep them on there. There's nothing embarrassing about feeding your baby. You wouldn't feel weird putting bottles on there, would you?

All this. It's not tacky at all.

DemoDoll · December 2013

Not tacky at all. That's usually my go-to gift for first time visits in the hospital. I don't know why but most of my friends forget to pack lanolin and breast pads so I get that and an outfit for baby

nothing tacky or embarrassing about it, it's just a way to feed your kid.

abbeylanecb · December 2013

Just a normal part of motherhood. Nothing tacky about it.

RebeccaY1 · December 2013

Isn't tacky at all.

AcaAwkward · December 2013

Not tacky at all! As a big supporter of BFing, I definitely buy BFing supplies if they are listed on the registry -- just like I always buy knives on wedding registries since they tend to be an unpopular gift (I think they're considered "unlucky" - ???- but everyone needs great knives!).

mandiroo · December 2013

It's just part of having a baby. I left all the BF items on my registry with DD and most of them were bought for us, even though it was slightly embarrassing opening gifts at our co-Ed shower! I was thankful to get those supplies as gifts.

Avion22 · December 2013

What do you mean by "give the registry out to people"??? Are you using those cards they print? Or just telling people if they ask?

KKG11467 · December 2013

Leave it on there!! It's the same thing (kinda) as registering for bottles!!

aboleary34 · December 2013

Very normal!

nicole mackenzie · December 2013

Did you check with your insurance to see if they will cover a breast pump?

girnyse · December 2013

I'm not putting these on my registry, but not because people might think they're tacky. More so because I think it might get a little uncomfortable at my female/male shower if I open some of these items as gifts. I can't imagine how red a couple of the guys would get. I'm planning on just getting these items myself.

pearlinprogress · December 2013

I'm a third time mom and I would say this is totally normal-- not tacky at all. I remember being insecure about stuff like that with my first, and now I wouldn't bat an eyelash at it.

sugarrush · December 2013

I say totally normal -- i got 'em on mine!

RedDawnsRevenge · December 2013

@girnyse I think that the type of males that would come to a baby shower wouldn't be the type to blush over nursing supplies for a few reasons 1. They're gay or 2. They are fathers themselves, or 3. A male nurse. Now I work with a bunch of male nurses, who don't fit into category 1 or 2. If they went to a shower they'd probably 1. Want a demo or 2. Give a demo...

girnyse · December 2013

Actually, they will be none of the above you mentioned. Just happen to have several close (straight) friends and cousins who want to come. I don't think they know what they're in for.

homediva · December 2013

Totally normal, and could also tip off gift givers that you plan to breastfeed if they want to get you other feeding-related gifts like nursing shawls etc.

MamaFantastic · December 2013

i think it's crazy that some men would get embarrassed or uncomfortable if they were subjected to the "horror" of being in the same room as a new mom opening up breastfeeding supplies at a baby shower. i mean, c'mon... they're not 12 years old giggling in the corner "that's going to touch her BOOB!"

if a mom felt iffy about registering for those gifts, that's her prerogative to not include BFing items on a registry and that isn't judge-worthy at all... that's just her own threshold of personal comfort. but it's certainly not looked down on to include them, and i'd give a gigantic side-eye to anyone who got all squirmy and offended by seeing items like that on a baby registry. isn't the point to get items that will help you keep the baby alive, well fed, protected and happy?!?!

pearlinprogress · December 2013

I'm a third time mom and I would say this is totally normal-- not tacky at all. I remember being insecure about stuff like that with my first, and now I wouldn't bat an eyelash at it.

RedDawnsRevenge · December 2013

I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to judge. I was just saying that men (or women) coming to a baby shower should be expecting to see baby related stuff. Boobs are baby related stuff. Right?

Serenla · December 2013

MamaFantastic said:
i think it's crazy that some men would get embarrassed or uncomfortable if they were subjected to the "horror" of being in the same room as a new mom opening up breastfeeding supplies at a baby shower. i mean, c'mon... they're not 12 years old giggling in the corner "that's going to touch her BOOB!"

if a mom felt iffy about registering for those gifts, that's her prerogative to not include BFing items on a registry and that isn't judge-worthy at all... that's just her own threshold of personal comfort. but it's certainly not looked down on to include them, and i'd give a gigantic side-eye to anyone who got all squirmy and offended by seeing items like that on a baby registry. isn't the point to get items that will help you keep the baby alive, well fed, protected and happy?!?!

Heh heh, you said "boob."

MamaFantastic · December 2013

i showed 'em, too!!

( o )( o )

ETA: though these days, my nipples are more like capital Os rather than lowercase ones

Serenla · December 2013

MamaFantastic said:
i showed 'em, too!!

( o )( o )

ETA: though these days, my nipples are more like capital Os rather than lowercase ones

It's more like (0)(o).
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