Sharing LO's birthday wishlist on Facebook ... tacky or not?

musicalsilver · June 2014

Or maybe I should say tacky or super tacky? Sorry if that biases anyone's responses ;-)

GraceInCA · June 2014

Super duper tacky. A FB friend of mine (former classmate) posted needs, wants, and clothing, diaper, and shoe sizes for her kids for a party. The invite was just a shout out on facebook about meeting them in the park and BYOB. Of course she lamented that no one showed up after the fact. But she had POPCORN for everyone. POPCORN, people! Why weren't you all there for popcorn?

If someone wants to bring a gift to a party, that's great. It's not expected but wonderful. If you send a PRIVATE message or send an email or make a call to the parent and say, "So what kinds of things is your kid into these days? I want to buy a gift," then that's the appropriate time to give that kind of information. In any other situation TACKY TACKY TACKY.

Western Diva · June 2014

CL8badB said:
Unless someone asks for suggestions i think its tacky so id roll my eyes and move on.

+1

momofcatan · June 2014

Post it publicly- tacky. If you made LO's party a FB event and posted it there, only a little bit tacky IMO

ilovemarfa · June 2014

I'm a member of a group for boxer dog owners. A member is pregnant and she posted her wish list on the group wall. I nearly choked when I saw it because I think that is ultra tacky. Most of the members have never even met one another. Plus, who said they wanted to buy her a gift? She claims she posted it because a "few people" had inquired about her registry so she just decided to publicize it.

cafecreme · June 2014

I think it's OK when you invite close friends and family to an event, and post it on the event. That's what I did with C's wishlist. Or, just even messaging it to people. But, posting it so everyone can see- tacky.

weddinginthecove · June 2014

CL8badB said:

Unless someone asks for suggestions i think its tacky so id roll my eyes and move on.

This. Both sets of grandparents and aunts asked for ideas so I told them all some great outdoor things to buy. Otherwise, no one has asked and I just think if they plan to get anything for him they will do their own thing or ask if they wanted my opinion. Of course it would be great to get exactly what L needs as opposed to silly things that will get no use, butttttt that is the way a gift goes sometimes and I figure we just need to live with it.

t loves r · June 2014

Maybe someone can enlighten me, but why would everyone of your Facebook "friends" need to see a child's birthday registry? Are they all coming to the party, not to mention, did they all ask for the registry info?

I would private message those who asked. IMO, it comes across as greedy to publize that on Facebook.

flerlgirl · June 2014

Tacky. If your family asks for suggestions, then at least email them privately or something.

musicalsilver · June 2014

@flerlgirl - I'm totally loving your new siggy pic!! What an adorable family :-D

flerlgirl · June 2014

musicalsilver said:
@flerlgirl - I'm totally loving your new siggy pic!! What an adorable family :-D

Aw, thank you! We strive for adorableness

kelseypie · June 2014

Ew.

True story, there's this girl on my FB who is throwing her own bridal shower with her FI. Everyone is invited, and she would love some help throwing it. She posted links to her amazon wish list and said if you couldn't come you could just send her a gift from there. Cash and gift cards are good too, though. On a side note, she's down to 118 lbs, so she's *almost* got her body back. ::barfs::

LaBellaVida · June 2014

Tacky A.F.

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