No I think it's great. As a friend or family member I would want to buy something that they want and if there is something like say and activity gym on a informal list well there are lots of different activity gyms out there and if the person has their heart set on a particular kind well thats what I would want to buy rather than buying something different and then the person feels like they can't get the one they wanted. Even cot sheets the person may have a theme or colour they prefer.
I think with registries it's just important t choose more then u would expect to get so that the last people aren't left with a pack of coathangers or a dummy iykwim? and also lots of different prices if ppl want to spend more or less or put in with others etc.
If you feel uncomfortable you could word it like if you need ideas I have a registry at... or something like that
I made two lists .. one with the stuff I need, along with the brands of products that I use (hated getting things like shampoo in brands that I don't use) and one "wish" list. Things I don't really NEED, but would love to have, kwim?? (milk band, feeding pillow ... stuff like that)
I gave it to my Mother and told my MIL she has it, so they could just inform ppl if they inquire. We live in a rural town, so there are not baby-store around and for me to registar at a shop in the city seems like wasting ppl's time.
BTW - I LOVE that idea about the book Punkin .. that is really fresh!!
i was discussing with mum the other day (we just held a baby shower for my cousin) about what is 'enough' when it comes to a baby shower gift..
when i had dd.. i had a baby shower, my best friend brought along a big plastic tub absolutely chockers with all kinds of baby things.. clothes, towels, nappies, wipes, nappy bag etc i would have valued it at over $100 and really really thoughtful, she then bought me flowers when i was in hospital, and another gift when she came to visit us when we came home. my aunty and 2 cousins (both older than me by 10 years) gave me a hat and bootees set.. while i appreciated all my gifts, it kinda shows people have different views on what to buy for baby showers!
after all that rambling on..i say go with a registry if thats what you would prefer!! vary the prices like everyone has said, allowing for all budgets!
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