Baby Shower Gift Registry
By Cathy Cripps, Fri Dec 9th

Baby Shower Gift Registry Just as with weddings, couplestoday can now register in person or online at most of theirfavorite stores. This provides the couple an opportunity todetermine the gifts they will receive, specific colors, sizes,and so on. Additionally, with so many companies offering onlinebaby shower registers, both high end and affordable stores canbe chosen so every guest can choose their price range.

Interestingly, some people still consider baby gift registers ascold and impersonal. You want the guests to know that the giftis their choice since it is something that comes from the heart.To ensure no one is offended, wording is very important so therecommendation of using the gift registry is not seen asoffensive.

Remember, you do not want to include the information about thegift registry in the invitation. Now, some people will add thisinformation on a separate piece of paper slipped inside theinvitation but etiquette experts state this is an incorrect wayof handling it. Instead, when the guests reply with the RSVP,you can then send them a note in the mail or via email,providing the gift registry information.

This message could say something like, “Thank you for yourconfirmation for attending

John and Sue’s baby shower. We lookforward to you joining us for the celebration of life andenjoying this time of fellowship among family and friends.Although baby gifts are welcomed, they are not mandatory. If youare unsure what the couple needs, they have registered at a fewstores to include…”

With this, you are advising people that gifts are not necessaryand that if they do not have an idea of what to buy, they cancheck out the registration if they like. By giving peopleoptions, they do not feel obligated to buy somethingspecifically chosen by the couple. After all, some people mayprefer to make homemade gifts and they should have the option ofdoing this if they wish.

The great thing about baby shower registers is that the coupleeliminates the potential of receiving two of the same thing.Therefore, rather than direct people what to buy, it becomes apractical approach to gift giving. Baby gift registration isalso a time saving tool. Since most couples are tired and themother-to-be may not be feeling full of energy, the option ofchoosing items online is a huge benefit.

About the author:Cathy is the Owner of Baby Shower Momentsand the author of Baby Shower Moments A to Z Guide. If you arelooking for babyshower Gift Registry ideas pay Cathy a visit.