I love me some pink baby clothing and onesies with writing on them. I got some cute ones as gifts. But Its always nice to have a variety of clothing. I got a lot of long sleeve multi colored onesies on sale at carters. I'm not a fan of giant bows/flowers on baby girls. I feel like it just takes away from their cuteness.
Sooo this my UO. We just got an invitation for a 5 years old birthday (husbands best friends kid) and they registered for gifts. Seriously at the bottom it says "Liam is registered at Toys R us." When did people start registering for birthday gifts?! Did I miss this?! Shouldn't you be happy with whatever you got?! I'm really just shocked by this whole idea.
Registering for birthday gifts is weird. I always ask the parents what the kid is into and usually it's something like Barbie, Legos, Hot Wheels, etc. It's so much easier to just tell guests what the kid likes if anybody asks. They should definitely be grateful for whatever they get.
Okay thank you!!!! Seriously I was like WTF. Then I said something to my co workers about it today and one was like "well doesn't it make it easier for you ? That way you don't have to go hunting for a gift they may like."
NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! I'm pretty sure I can pick out a gift myself for a 5 year old. And honestly I went through The registry and one gift was a $500 power wheels!!!! I'm assuming that's for grandparents to buy because if you expect a friend to buy that you're crazy. Seriously it's mind boggling to me!!
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I'll admit... if we were having a girl - she's be pink all the way! I'd also probably spend all my money on those cut ruffle butt things and headbands, head bows, etc. She would be VERY girly.
Although, she may be like me and wear some hand me downs from her boy cousins, so it would be a good mix of really girly and tomboy. I wore that boy stuff proudly!
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@sammyl1221 I definitely side eyed the registry for birthday/christmas gifts when I first saw it but now I like them. My niece does one every year (her birthday is 12/28) and has a blast doing it. It makes it a lot easier to buy for too.
Also with DH's son we are constantly getting asked for present ideas around his birthday and Christmas so it would be a lot easier if we could point people towards a specific things he wants. He ends up getting a lot of the same items because we give general likes (legos, ninja tutles, etc).
I hate sayings tshirts too. My mom got DD1 a shirt that said "I ❤️ Boobies" when she was a few months old just just because she was Nirsing. So NMS. It became her spit up shirt. And I don't much like leggings either. Probably because my a$$ is so wide and flat. Not a pretty sight! But I would totally rock them if I had a butt like Jessica Biel, no hesitation there, pants be damned
I really don't like the trendy bows for baby/little girls now. I have a cousin and SIL that put friggen bigger than life bows on their girls. If not a ridiculous looking huge bow, it's a piece of fabric tied in a knot. I don't mind them once in a while, but I literally have never seen my own niece without one on her. I think it's annoying. I get it, she's a girl.. now, does she really want that uncomfortable restricting band around her head every minute of every day? I definitely think they can be cute, but I think if you put that on your child every minute of every day, you're going to look back and wonder what kind of funky trend you were into then. She's beautiful without it!
I'm with all of you that strongly dislike all the pink baby girl stuff. I didn't wear pink growing up and i really don't feel the need to dress my daughter in overly girly things until she is old enough to tell me that is what she wants.
When my MIL was visiting a 6 weeks ago we went shopping, I told her no pink and ended up with coral (which is maybe too close to pink) because there wasn't really much in purples (or blues, greens, etc.)
@temmetime also not a huge fan of the gigantic bows. I love little headbands with one little bow on them, but the huge flowers the size of the baby's head? Absolutely not. I do, however, love all the ruffles, etc on baby girl clothes. But I think they get tackier with age. Also don't like sayings on shirts, boy or girl.
My UO is that I don't like adult coloring books. I received one as a gift, but every time I get it out I end up more stressed/frustrated than I was before I started - which is literally the exact opposite of what's supposed to happen.
@phoenix870509 - ouch we are all even in the same division! DH and I don't hate each others teams, (DH will root for the O's if the RS are out of the playoffs, unless the O's beat the RS to get there and then he is grudgy) but DH's biggest fear is for one of our kids to become a Yankees fan (no offense!) We live in central CT so it there are a lot of Yankees fans here. He goes on a huge rant every time he sees a car with a Patriots sticker and a Yankees sticker. (How can a person be good and bad at the same time? LOL) If Baby Bells turns on him I think it might break his heart! I think his seriousness about this is so stupid!
It would be okay if she was a Mets fan, however (for some reason).
It's the division rivalry. It would break my heart to see my kid become a Red Sox fan. DH said if this was a boy and he played baseball what would I do if he played for the Red Sox? I'd root for him but go to games decked out in my Yankees gear I have no problems with the Mets, I started out a Mets fan. Then I read this article about the Yankees new shortstop Derek Jeter and got into the Yankees (and that just ages me there...)
I had the HUGEST crush on Derek Jeter when I was about 15 (I think we are about the same age )
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@scatherinem that's me with relaxing breathing exercises for meditation. They literally do the opposite for me. When I concentrate on breathing it makes me stop the involuntary process and it becomes entirely voluntary. This makes me feel like I'm going to suffocate. Do not draw my attention to my breath, don't.
I can't agree more in the pink/blue stuff! We registered for something blue, which was labeled "for boys" and something else purple "for girls." Since when do colors define your sex organs?
I'm not a huge fan of the overly pink/frilly clothes, but overall I really like girl clothes over boy clothes. Now that we have found out it's a little dude in there, I've realized how crappy the boy sections are. 80% of what I've found has a stupid saying, is extremely hipster, or has a name brand cartoon character on it (which I LOATHE honestly I'm not even sure why). I feel like it's way less socially acceptable to be gender neutral with boys than it is with girls. I've found some cute generic camping, dinosaur, alien themed etc sets that I like, but overall I just feel like boy clothes are really lacking.
Also I agree with the kids registry thing. I totally get why some people do them... you don't have to worry about what to get the kid that they don't already have, but usually the kids I know who do it are already spoiled rotten and it just comes across as gift grabby to me. I much prefer just having a mental list to give people IF THEY ASK and not putting out an actual registry.
My UO (which is probably actually popular) is that I HATE last minute plans. Give me 24 hours notice... at least! I'm a planner, and I've already planned on putting on PJs and vegging out for the rest of the night, so no I'm not going anywhere unless it's an emergency!
On registries: for kids eh maybe like each family makes an Amazon wish list with the kids name as a note on the item, for Christmas. That I could get behind, because 8/9 yo boys I can do. My 13 yo niece on the other hand, I have to call and text mom probably 5-10 times. Personally H and I have an Amazon list that we share with MIL/SFIL/FIL so that they can get it all done as they work crazy hours and have asked for a wish list for the last couple years.
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@phoenix870509 - ouch we are all even in the same division! DH and I don't hate each others teams, (DH will root for the O's if the RS are out of the playoffs, unless the O's beat the RS to get there and then he is grudgy) but DH's biggest fear is for one of our kids to become a Yankees fan (no offense!) We live in central CT so it there are a lot of Yankees fans here. He goes on a huge rant every time he sees a car with a Patriots sticker and a Yankees sticker. (How can a person be good and bad at the same time? LOL) If Baby Bells turns on him I think it might break his heart! I think his seriousness about this is so stupid!
It would be okay if she was a Mets fan, however (for some reason).
It's the division rivalry. It would break my heart to see my kid become a Red Sox fan. DH said if this was a boy and he played baseball what would I do if he played for the Red Sox? I'd root for him but go to games decked out in my Yankees gear I have no problems with the Mets, I started out a Mets fan. Then I read this article about the Yankees new shortstop Derek Jeter and got into the Yankees (and that just ages me there...)
I had the HUGEST crush on Derek Jeter when I was about 15 (I think we are about the same age )
I never had a crush on him, he was just my favorite player. I got to talk to him when I was 12 and got his autograph a few months later (my most prized possession). I cried when he retired. Just not the same without the Captain. I read that article his rookie year, 1996, which would have made me 8 (since I'm a December baby I always count it as the age I was that year rather than how old I was supposed to be. Still do, because I'm 28 this year, even though I should count it as 29)
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@temmetime Preach on the bows thing. Blah. Not a fan of the bows. I do think the non-bow headbands are cute, just because of the cool patterns the fabrics come in, but if this baby is a girl, I'm definitely not going to make her wear one 100% to tell the world "SHE'S A GIRL!!!"
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On the birthday/Christmas registries for specific kids, I guess I could get behind it if it was only something you shared when someone asked what you/your child wanted, but to just hand it out seems like you expect something from that list. I know the etiquette with baby showers is the same, most people do expect you to register but it's considered tacky to put it on the invite itself.
I keep an amazon wish list for dd1. I put stuff on it throughout the year that I think would be good for birthday or Christmas...but only DH and I see them. It's just for me to keep track of stuff. I can't imagine sharing it when asked, let alone just to put in an a b day invite. Maybe times are changing though.
A friend of mine made an amazon wishlist for her daughter's birthday. She told me about it, and I honestly didn't think anything of it, probably because I know she's not a greedy/insensitive person. I can sympathize both sides of it - seeming greedy vs. being efficient, I completely understand where everyone is coming from there. I create secret Pinterest boards for myself and DH for Christmastime and so I have ready answers when people say, "What do you want for Christmas? What does DH want for Christmas?" because I can never think of anything if I'm put on the spot.
As a terrible gift giver though, lord yes, gimme a list, I'd be happy to pick something you want in my price range off of it. I really wish I was thoughtful like some of the people I know and love are, but if I don't know what to get someone I'm more likely to get them something so random like a coffee mug at Francesca's at the last minute because I actually couldn't think of anything else.
I always keep Amazon wish lists for Christmas, and like PP mentioned, I'll probably have one for Ashton. That's for my personal shopping, though.
Registries for birthdays aren't really my thing, but I can imagine they would be useful if extended family that isn't close by would like to have an idea of what your child likes.
My SIL put my baby registry info on the invites, and my Halloween shower will include registry info as well. To me it doesn't make sense to leave it out, because there are a lot of essentials that baby needs that are included. Sure there's some things I think are cute, but I wouldn't have gotten a stroller or a carrier, etc if I left it off for etiquette's sake.
I actually hate being invited to friends kids birthdays period. I'm sure this will change when I actually have a kid - it will be a good way to keep them entertained and I'm sure I'll be excited to socialize with other parents. But for now, every time I get an invite, I'm always like, really? I don't want to. And most of my friends make a point to say that presents are not required (I usually bring something small, I'm not a meanie) so I can't imagine being given registry info. Barf.
I do totally think this is different than giving a list to family members who want ideas for presents, and is also different than giving out info for a shower, which are both typically more socially expected and accepted.
Funny story, last year at Christmas a family member specifically asked for the amazon list and our prime info so they could get free shipping. So we let him log into our account and explained how to find the wishlist. DD got a $3 book off the list and a few weeks later got a note saying that the family member donated a goat and 50 pounds of rice to a village somewhere in DD's name. Like, why ask for the list and our login info for that!?! This year I won't be sharing.
I think there's a huge difference between a Amazon wish list and a registry, just my 2 cents. A wish list could be for yourself or your family for any time of the year and if people ask when there's an event coming up you can let them know that it's there. I keep wish list and I keep things there just so I can check prices and don't forget about items. I think there's a huge difference between the two, IMO. For both DS's 1st and 2nd birthdays we put on the invite "no presents needed - your presence is present enough"..... more our style to request no presents than specific presents
@jennbaylor12 Agreed. I think it's the word "registry" that really seems icky. Like, there are exactly two occasions in life to have a registry: for a wedding, and for a baby. Other than that, sure, go ahead and put together a wish list. But don't expect people to seriously buy off it like they would a registry.
Oh, and since we're mentioning registries and this is UO Thursday, here's mine. But it might not be too U of an O: I haaaate when people don't buy stuff off the registry. I got so much crap at my bridal shower that I ended up getting rid of when we moved. I'm picky! Don't give me what I don't want! Give me cash instead! I'm looking forward to receiving oh so many superfluous baby items because people thought something or other was cute.
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@PensiveCrayon I completely agree on this one, and if it sounds grabby or ungrateful, sign me up under not caring. I would never presume to get someone something they didn't register for because how do I know they don't already have it? The only exception, is hand me down stuff (sentimental) or personalized stuff. But for the vast majority don't buy me a margherita maker if I didn't register for one, some people don't drink.
I've done a registry before for DD. We have such a huge family, and they are scattered all over the country. We have found it easiest for us to do this, that way I don't have to tell 20+ extended family members, most of who are extremely forgetful, 1,000 times what DD wants/needs. It also helps keep duplicate gifts down to a bare minimum, since once a gift is purchased it comes off.
@sourlemon - did you go into your account to see what else they ordered? I would guess perhaps they did all of their shopping with your prime shipping, but then I would also assume you'd get emails about orders they placed, so maybe not.
I LOVE little boy clothes and I'm super sad that I'll never get to buy them anymore. For everyone saying they only have ones with sayings on them, try Old Navy!! They are so many adorable basics for boys and tons of plain/stripped tshirts and things.
I also find girl clothes obnoxious most of the time but my mom was able to find a lot of grey clothes with small pink/purple accents that are really cute! She's retired so I'm putting her up with this task, thankfully she agrees with me.
I recently starting cleaning out my sons clothes and I'm keeping lots of stuff for my little girl to wear!
As an aunt to 8 kids ranging between 2 mos. and 14 years old GIVE ME THE FREAKING WISH LIST!!! I have never even heard of anyone doing a registry for a kids birthday. Waaay to serious for a birthday IMO.
I agree with @PensiveCrayon about buying stuff off the registry. DH's family is Portuguese and I love them but they do not understand the whole registry idea, so I'm not expecting anything helpful. My own family is extra crunchy and I will probably get homemade presents which I will always cherish. So in the end we will probably have to buy everything haha. I will be gracious about any gift we receive, however.
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I totally agree with @PensiveCrayon about buying stuff off the registry. My mom doesn't get it. My cousin got married this summer, and my mom was like, "well, I looked on her registry, and there's nothing on it that I want to get them, so I'm getting them something else." My thought was, "noooooo, just give them money! Everyone likes money!!!!" Silly mother.
@sourlemon - did you go into your account to see what else they ordered? I would guess perhaps they did all of their shopping with your prime shipping, but then I would also assume you'd get emails about orders they placed, so maybe not.
We got the confirmation email (and they actually used our credit card on file "by accident " then sent a card with $3 to pay us back) and it was in our order history. Nothing else. Then the goat/rice card came mid January lol. I'm not complaining, DD has enough, it was just a funny wish list story.
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This baby will be somewhere in the midst of all of that. I swore I would never have a December baby because I always felt so overlooked on my birthday. Let's be honest, the holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year in so many ways, but namely financially. I would hate for her to feel like her day isn't quite as special as her sister's in June. And scheduling family birthday parties gets hectic with the aforementioned list. Anyhoo- we are planning to celebrate her half birthday so she has a day completely not associated with the holidays and everyone else's birthday celebrations.
@Christinaruth74 seriously, is there some kind of scientific explanation for how families do this? My husband's family is like this with December and so is my mother's with May birthdays.
@caseyewhitaker it's maddening. I just didn't plan this pregnancy very well. I was too wide-eyed after we just purchased our first home and was all "NEED MOAR BABIES STAT!" then I calculate my EDD and was all "sh!t".
@Christinaruth74 I'm right there with you. We've got 5 December birthdays in our families already. There's something in the water in March apparently!
I love the idea of half birthday celebrations. Even as a May birthday, my dad always made it a point to get a little gift and do something special on my half birthday like picking me up early from school to go to a special lunch or something.
Leggings... NO... unless they are under a skirt, during the fall/winter, with boots.
Being treated "like an invalid"... Totally! Serve me slaves! Live that up!
Shirts with saying... it depends... no bad words on my innocent baby, nothing about "mommy or daddy, g-ma" etc... but things like "World changer" or "Love never fails" ... cool things, sure!
Xmas bday's our 2nd is born Xmas eve and we have our own family traditions for making it special... he LOVES it and that makes me happy!
Pink on a girl... yeah! Black or blue or "boy colors" sure! We are entirely to specific about silly things. They put boys in frilly dresses in Uganda just because they are "smart clothes" or clean or JUST clothes... and it took me a while to get over it but I think we should just dress kids in things that work. It's not that big a deal.
Bows and headbands... bah... I like cute hats better or shoes! My babies don't leave home without them...
Registries... I don't have an opinion.
My UO... Pink camo is stupid! Regular camo... on a boy... so-so. I just think camo is for hunting... or war. And I live rurally.
@tinattt23 I love that. I hope that this daughter will someday fondly remember her special half birthday treats. And agreed, there is something fierce going around in March in our families! I just remembered that my list doesn't even include the December bdays on my H's side of the family. It's insane.
Funny story, last year at Christmas a family member specifically asked for the amazon list and our prime info so they could get free shipping. So we let him log into our account and explained how to find the wishlist. DD got a $3 book off the list and a few weeks later got a note saying that the family member donated a goat and 50 pounds of rice to a village somewhere in DD's name. Like, why ask for the list and our login info for that!?! This year I won't be sharing.
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NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! I'm pretty sure I can pick out a gift myself for a 5 year old. And honestly I went through The registry and one gift was a $500 power wheels!!!! I'm assuming that's for grandparents to buy because if you expect a friend to buy that you're crazy. Seriously it's mind boggling to me!!
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Although, she may be like me and wear some hand me downs from her boy cousins, so it would be a good mix of really girly and tomboy. I wore that boy stuff proudly!
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Also with DH's son we are constantly getting asked for present ideas around his birthday and Christmas so it would be a lot easier if we could point people towards a specific things he wants. He ends up getting a lot of the same items because we give general likes (legos, ninja tutles, etc).
And I don't much like leggings either. Probably because my a$$ is so wide and flat. Not a pretty sight! But I would totally rock them if I had a butt like Jessica Biel, no hesitation there, pants be damned
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When my MIL was visiting a 6 weeks ago we went shopping, I told her no pink and ended up with coral (which is maybe too close to pink) because there wasn't really much in purples (or blues, greens, etc.)
My UO is that I don't like adult coloring books. I received one as a gift, but every time I get it out I end up more stressed/frustrated than I was before I started - which is literally the exact opposite of what's supposed to happen.
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Also I agree with the kids registry thing. I totally get why some people do them... you don't have to worry about what to get the kid that they don't already have, but usually the kids I know who do it are already spoiled rotten and it just comes across as gift grabby to me. I much prefer just having a mental list to give people IF THEY ASK and not putting out an actual registry.
My UO (which is probably actually popular) is that I HATE last minute plans. Give me 24 hours notice... at least! I'm a planner, and I've already planned on putting on PJs and vegging out for the rest of the night, so no I'm not going anywhere unless it's an emergency!
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As a terrible gift giver though, lord yes, gimme a list, I'd be happy to pick something you want in my price range off of it. I really wish I was thoughtful like some of the people I know and love are, but if I don't know what to get someone I'm more likely to get them something so random like a coffee mug at Francesca's at the last minute because I actually couldn't think of anything else.
Registries for birthdays aren't really my thing, but I can imagine they would be useful if extended family that isn't close by would like to have an idea of what your child likes.
My SIL put my baby registry info on the invites, and my Halloween shower will include registry info as well. To me it doesn't make sense to leave it out, because there are a lot of essentials that baby needs that are included. Sure there's some things I think are cute, but I wouldn't have gotten a stroller or a carrier, etc if I left it off for etiquette's sake.
I do totally think this is different than giving a list to family members who want ideas for presents, and is also different than giving out info for a shower, which are both typically more socially expected and accepted.
Oh, and since we're mentioning registries and this is UO Thursday, here's mine. But it might not be too U of an O: I haaaate when people don't buy stuff off the registry. I got so much crap at my bridal shower that I ended up getting rid of when we moved. I'm picky! Don't give me what I don't want! Give me cash instead! I'm looking forward to receiving oh so many superfluous baby items because people thought something or other was cute.
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I also find girl clothes obnoxious most of the time but my mom was able to find a lot of grey clothes with small pink/purple accents that are really cute! She's retired so I'm putting her up with this task, thankfully she agrees with me.
I recently starting cleaning out my sons clothes and I'm keeping lots of stuff for my little girl to wear!
I have never even heard of anyone doing a registry for a kids birthday. Waaay to serious for a birthday IMO.
I agree with @PensiveCrayon about buying stuff off the registry. DH's family is Portuguese and I love them but they do not understand the whole registry idea, so I'm not expecting anything helpful. My own family is extra crunchy and I will probably get homemade presents which I will always cherish. So in the end we will probably have to buy everything haha. I will be gracious about any gift we receive, however.
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this is my hill to die on in this family.
Cousin- December 6
Niece- December 7
Mom- December 13
Dad- December 20
Grandpa- December 25
Nephew- December 27
Me- December 30
This baby will be somewhere in the midst of all of that. I swore I would never have a December baby because I always felt so overlooked on my birthday. Let's be honest, the holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year in so many ways, but namely financially.
I would hate for her to feel like her day isn't quite as special as her sister's in June. And scheduling family birthday parties gets hectic with the aforementioned list.
Anyhoo- we are planning to celebrate her half birthday so she has a day completely not associated with the holidays and everyone else's birthday celebrations.
RE leggings - leggings are bae.
then I calculate my EDD and was all "sh!t".
I love the idea of half birthday celebrations. Even as a May birthday, my dad always made it a point to get a little gift and do something special on my half birthday like picking me up early from school to go to a special lunch or something.
Being treated "like an invalid"... Totally! Serve me slaves! Live that up!
Shirts with saying... it depends... no bad words on my innocent baby, nothing about "mommy or daddy, g-ma" etc... but things like "World changer" or "Love never fails" ... cool things, sure!
Xmas bday's our 2nd is born Xmas eve and we have our own family traditions for making it special... he LOVES it and that makes me happy!
Pink on a girl... yeah! Black or blue or "boy colors" sure! We are entirely to specific about silly things. They put boys in frilly dresses in Uganda just because they are "smart clothes" or clean or JUST clothes... and it took me a while to get over it but I think we should just dress kids in things that work. It's not that big a deal.
Bows and headbands... bah... I like cute hats better or shoes! My babies don't leave home without them...
Registries... I don't have an opinion.
My UO... Pink camo is stupid! Regular camo... on a boy... so-so. I just think camo is for hunting... or war. And I live rurally.
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And agreed, there is something fierce going around in March in our families!
I just remembered that my list doesn't even include the December bdays on my H's side of the family. It's insane.