My second sons first birthday is coming up. We have plenty of clothes and toys from big brother. How do you politely ask for gift cards and/or diapers and wipes?As a gift instead of toys and clothes?
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Just say it on the invite.
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Im not trying to come off rude but I feel like saying he doesn’t need clothes or toys because he has hand me downs is kinda a slap in his face. It’s his birthday and he deserves to be made to feel special on his day. So what if someone gets him a toy or a new outfit. It’s his! As long as they don’t go over board what’s the issue really? There’s books, bath toys, outside play toys, ride along toys, wooden puzzles, a stuffed animal he can cuddle and call his own, the list is endless. He doesn’t understand what a gift card or money is and I wouldn’t send one because parents may use them for other things. But there is also gift of experience. A zoo trip, a museum, build a bear, a Waterpark, etc.
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I definitely think suggesting pampers/ wipes for a 1st birthday gift is tacky. One year old gift cards to me would be for Build A Bear or a Children’s Playplace Gym/Museum, something like that not Target, Walmart or Visa. If I made a gift suggestion it would be for books.
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Directly ask people not to get toys and clothes. Let them know what you need.
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Make a wish list on Amazon and post it with your event invite if your doing it thru fb. That way they know the child’s likes for things specifically for him and then include diapers, wipes, cards, etc on there as well.
Tell your best friend who can discreetly make suggestions to the rest of your crew. Graciously accept whatever people give you. Donate what you can’t use to a shelter.
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I feel diapers and wipes would be a gift for you, he may use them, but he deserves his own toys on his birthday, and he’s not old enough to know what a gift card I’d or go shopping. So who really wants gift cards , I wouldn’t gift you either one , it’s his birthday. Not yours, let people get him what the want.
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I personally won’t do gift cards or cash when the child is little as I feel some parents will take it and use it for their own needs and not what the child needs. And diapers and wipes aren’t a gift for a birthday. I would just let people buy the child a gift they want to give your child, and donate or try to sell the older toys.
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Have a little diaper raffle like you would at a baby shower. Or just simply write it on the invite
I make a Amazon wish list for grandparents and other family. Just let them know you know practical items aren’t fun but they will be used and are needed. I personally love giving and receiving practical gifts.