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10 Responses to “How do I word a baby shower invite to include the fact we only want clothes size 24mts and up?”
register yourself at a local store so everyone who’s coming will know what you need or want , everything you pick will be in a computer at that store and your problem will be solved!
unfortunetly, i have found that no matter what you ask/register for no one will get that for you. best thing i can tell you is to register somewhere that has an easy exchange/return policy and keep up with gift receipts
It’s really tacky to specify gifts on an invitation. When people call you or your mom to confirm that they are coming or to ask what you want or need, then you can tell them. But don’t put it on the invitation.
There’s no polite way to put that on there. Instead, it is ok to put where you registered, and there you can register for just the bigger clothes. And it’s ok to spread the word when people ask you or relatives. But it would be impolite to list exactly what you want on the invite.
I would word it something like this. Because of the parents eager anticipation for the arrival of their new baby they have already stocked up on clothes up until 24 months. Please only get clothes size 24 months and up ( I would also put what season you need them to fit). Diapers, wipes and gift cards are also a huge help. Or something like that. I have learned with my wedding and own baby shower that if you don’t literally spell it out for people the whole thing will be a waste. Not being mean just saying. If it’s not something you need then it’s a waste of the people money in my opinion.
i did this, i had so many small clothes that i was afraid one day my kid would jus RUN out of clothes! Lol just put in the invitation clothes 24m and up please =]
No matter what you say or do, people will buy what the want for you. The best advice I can give you would be to register somewhere that you can easily return the items you dont want and to make sure you keep the receipts that you do get. You could also put on the invite, “If considering clothing, please purchase size 24mths and up! Thank you!”
I know the Walmarts around here (for example) will only let you return 3 items without a receipt within a 30 day period, because I registered there for my Bridal Shower.
Okay when we wanted books instead of cards we wrote…”starting a library for baby shouldn’t be hard if you would bring a book instead of a card”. Cute, but to the point.
So I suggest a catchy little rhyme…
Give me a minute I will think about it…
Something like…
“we know their cute, we know their fun, but new born clothes we have a ton. When our little one turns 2, that is where were counting on you”
Just an idea, but the little rhymes seem to be the most effective.
December 4th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Ronald Mapp
Register somewhere for gifts that are only that size, and put where you registered on the invite.
December 7th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Evelyn Odum
register yourself at a local store so everyone who’s coming will know what you need or want , everything you pick will be in a computer at that store and your problem will be solved!
December 7th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Todd Houser
unfortunetly, i have found that no matter what you ask/register for no one will get that for you. best thing i can tell you is to register somewhere that has an easy exchange/return policy and keep up with gift receipts
December 8th, 2009 at 1:17 am
George Shore
It’s really tacky to specify gifts on an invitation. When people call you or your mom to confirm that they are coming or to ask what you want or need, then you can tell them. But don’t put it on the invitation.
December 10th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Meissner
There’s no polite way to put that on there. Instead, it is ok to put where you registered, and there you can register for just the bigger clothes. And it’s ok to spread the word when people ask you or relatives. But it would be impolite to list exactly what you want on the invite.
December 14th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Harold Niemi
I would word it something like this. Because of the parents eager anticipation for the arrival of their new baby they have already stocked up on clothes up until 24 months. Please only get clothes size 24 months and up ( I would also put what season you need them to fit). Diapers, wipes and gift cards are also a huge help. Or something like that. I have learned with my wedding and own baby shower that if you don’t literally spell it out for people the whole thing will be a waste. Not being mean just saying. If it’s not something you need then it’s a waste of the people money in my opinion.
December 17th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Charlotte Munguia
i did this, i had so many small clothes that i was afraid one day my kid would jus RUN out of clothes! Lol just put in the invitation clothes 24m and up please =]
December 18th, 2009 at 1:48 am
Joe Eades
No matter what you say or do, people will buy what the want for you. The best advice I can give you would be to register somewhere that you can easily return the items you dont want and to make sure you keep the receipts that you do get. You could also put on the invite, “If considering clothing, please purchase size 24mths and up! Thank you!”
I know the Walmarts around here (for example) will only let you return 3 items without a receipt within a 30 day period, because I registered there for my Bridal Shower.
December 21st, 2009 at 8:38 am
Natalie Hildebrandt
Okay when we wanted books instead of cards we wrote…”starting a library for baby shouldn’t be hard if you would bring a book instead of a card”. Cute, but to the point.
So I suggest a catchy little rhyme…
Give me a minute I will think about it…
Something like…
“we know their cute, we know their fun, but new born clothes we have a ton. When our little one turns 2, that is where were counting on you”
Just an idea, but the little rhymes seem to be the most effective.
December 23rd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Clarence Lander
Theme the Baby Shower.
Invitations can say:
My daughter is having a baby!
To celebrate the upcoming birth I am
hosting a….
“24 months and Growing” Baby Shower!