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Eveee27 - October 11th, 2010 9:16 AM

I took my middle child to a birthday party where the birthday boy had registered his gifts at Target. I found this a great idea and saved me the time of trying to figure out what to get this child of 10. So the question is- what do you all think? It this ok to do this for my son is soon to be 3? Granted that the gifts will be $20 or less and will hopefully give our guests ideas on what to get him. I have yet to attend another party where the parents did this...definitely not a trend here but wanted to know how other mommies would look at this- do you think it's in bad taste or a great idea?

babylove - October 11th, 2010 3:34 PM

the idea is something new, easy and hassle-free but i definitely would give a traditional way birthday gift where it is more appreciated of the effort and the uniqueness.

Butterscotch - October 22nd, 2010 6:15 PM

Personally, I think they are very tacky. It's just all very assuming. Now, I do understand your point that it makes it easier for everyone, but I really feel like we're all getting very far away from the point of gift giving-which is taking the time out of your day to go to the store and thoughtfully pick out a unique gift that you think that person would love.

CupcakeKisses - October 22nd, 2010 6:17 PM

I think it's a great idea. I hate having to decide what to get some kids, especially if you don't know what size clothes they wear, toys they like, etc. I made a registry for my daughter's 1st birthday party. Everyone was asking what to buy her anyway, so I made it easy. If someone wanted to get their own thing, that was fine too. She didn't NEED everything on the list, it was just a guideline and size chart.

It ended up working out really well and everyone was pleased with the registry. I would only do it if you are having a big birthday party though. I won't be making a registry for all of her birthdays (didn't for her 2nd).

I will probably make one for my son when he turns one too. There are so many things that we already have and I don't really have the time to go back to the stores and return things.

Ashley - November 9th, 2010 7:59 AM

I really think this is a great idea! I thought registries only works for weddings... Anyway, this will save the guest a whole lot of time thinking for what gift to get.

AuberysMommie - November 9th, 2010 8:01 AM

I am having second thoughts about this. I think it's kind of insisting that your guest should get something for your kid. But hey, that's just me...

Aubrianne - November 9th, 2010 8:03 AM

I don't think there's any harm for doing a birthday party registry... It's simply a way of helping guests know what your child wants. If a guest doesn't want to bring anything it's their choice. birthday party registries just works like a guide not a command.

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