Baby registry only has expensive things on it

[Anonymous]

I was invited to a baby shower for an inlaw. Normally I buy something off the registry since I know that is what people like. In this case, there are only big ticket items (stroller, swing, car seat, etc) and then really expenisve smaller things (footed pajamas for $60, pack of 3 onesies for $45). I want to spend around $50-60 and it seems like so little to give a 3 pack of onesies.

What do you think about me making a basket with some of the things we used a lot (nose Frieda, Aden & Anais blankets, nail trimmer, a couple board books, etc). Ok or just stick to the registry?

[Anonymous]

A basket sounds nice. I also think it's fine to get lower priced clothing from another store. Just supply a gift receipt so they can exchange if they want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was invited to a baby shower for an inlaw. Normally I buy something off the registry since I know that is what people like. In this case, there are only big ticket items (stroller, swing, car seat, etc) and then really expenisve smaller things (footed pajamas for $60, pack of 3 onesies for $45). I want to spend around $50-60 and it seems like so little to give a 3 pack of onesies.

What do you think about me making a basket with some of the things we used a lot (nose Frieda, Aden & Anais blankets, nail trimmer, a couple board books, etc). Ok or just stick to the registry?

Fine in that case. I usually tell people to sick to the registry but that depends on someone making a reasonable registry. Yup not have a variety of price points is really rude I think

[Anonymous]

Geez, the gift grabbing gets more and more disgusting.

I'd wrap up a copy of "Goodnight Moon" (paperback version) and be done with it.

[Anonymous]

I posted yesterday about finding out that I was only invited to the "C List" shower. I checked out the registry and all the gifts are above $50. Most are around $100. And there is a $400 breast pump. We are on our way to Target now to buy a more budget friendly gift.

[Anonymous]

45 for onesies. Damn women. You know they end up spit up and shit stained no matter the price.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I posted yesterday about finding out that I was only invited to the "C List" shower. I checked out the registry and all the gifts are above $50. Most are around $100. And there is a $400 breast pump. We are on our way to Target now to buy a more budget friendly gift.

I didn't see your post, but if you know you're C list, why go? I'd just get a little gift when the baby is born.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Geez, the gift grabbing gets more and more disgusting.

I'd wrap up a copy of "Goodnight Moon" (paperback version) and be done with it.

I usually equally gift "go th f*ck to sleep" for people I love, and people I loathe. The ones I love get it, the ones I loathe are so offended that my message comes in loud and clear

[Anonymous]

A selection of board books or a gift card to the registry store they selected at the price point you want. People are so stupid and greedy sometimes -- they probably won't get much from the registry if it's so off-putting.

[Anonymous]

I would do a whole bunch of board books with a gift receipt. Pick the ones that are a little less popular, no Goodnight Moon for example, so they're less likely to be duplicates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I posted yesterday about finding out that I was only invited to the "C List" shower. I checked out the registry and all the gifts are above $50. Most are around $100. And there is a $400 breast pump. We are on our way to Target now to buy a more budget friendly gift.

I didn't see your post, but if you know you're C list, why go? I'd just get a little gift when the baby is born.

I RSVP'd before learning that it was the third shower and all the other family went to a different one. This one will be me and a bunch of random people she must think have money to burn.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:45 for onesies. Damn women. You know they end up spit up and shit stained no matter the price.

I know! There is also a 7 pack that is $145 or something.

I usually am more of a 40% off at Baby Gap kind of buyer. And I put my little babies in a lot of Carters because it is cute and cheap. I think I might have spent $50 or so for their coming home outfits but beyond that, I didn't spend a ton. They grow so quickly at that age!

[Anonymous]

I'd get hera $5.00 gift card. I cannot tolerate gift whores. Better still, find someone to go in with you for $5.00 gift card

[Anonymous]

I would not even go, but if you are compelled, stick what you would have spent in an envelope ($60) with a photo of the big ticket item on her registry and write this is to put towards your 1,200.oo stroller or whatever......

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I posted yesterday about finding out that I was only invited to the "C List" shower. I checked out the registry and all the gifts are above $50. Most are around $100. And there is a $400 breast pump. We are on our way to Target now to buy a more budget friendly gift.

I didn't see your post, but if you know you're C list, why go? I'd just get a little gift when the baby is born.

I RSVP'd before learning that it was the third shower and all the other family went to a different one. This one will be me and a bunch of random people she must think have money to burn.

Oh, yuck.

Flu and norovirus come on super quick, despite RSVPs, you know