How to stop double purchases for a baby shower.?
What would be the proper and polite way to stop double purchases for a baby shower. Would is be polite to ask when making the RSVP to mention what they are getting? Or should it be ignored and deal with the double purchases. There will be a wish list sent out to guests with the invitations. Also, some items have been purchased and it has been noted if buying something not on the wish list to make note when RSVP (by phone or email) so double purchases are not made.
Below is the wish list:
Diaper Pail
Crib Mobile
Pacifiers & Teethers
Blankets
Bottles/Bottle Brush/Extra Nipples
Bibs
Breast Feeding Support Pillow
Sleepers
Caps
Scratch Mittens
Socks & Booties
One Piece Underwear
Ear Thermometer
Diapers
Baby Oil & Lotion
Brush & Comb
Nasal Aspirator
Infant Bathtub
Swing
Floor Mat Play Gym
Bouncer
Exerciser
Bouncer
Baby Gate
Baby Toys & Books
Diaper/Bottle Backpack
Make a registry, and send the info to guests. They buy off of the registry. Most of the things you listed you will need to buy in multiples anyway, and it is doubtful that people will purchase the same thing. Some people will not purchase off your list, and there is nothing you can really do about that. It is rude to ask guests what they are getting you (most of them haven’t shopped by the time that they RSVP), and it makes it seem like the shower is less about the experience and more about greed. My advice is to ask guests to include gift receipts (most people do this anyway) in the event of a double purchase/broken item, etc. You won’t sound as rude to them. However, it is highly unlikely you will have this problem. If you are afraid of doubles (say, one nursery pillow), ask a specific (close) person for that gift, take it off of your wish list, and don’t ask anyone else for it. For example, I asked my mother specifically for the crib, and his parents for the carseat. I did not list them, and both got what I needed. Parents and siblings are different from other guests, they are closer to you so you aren’t required to have the same level of formality with them.
Registries are good because if people mention the registry at the time of purchase (have the number, your name, etc.) then things are marked off of it as they are purchased, and everyone can see what has been bought and what hasn’t.
I had a registry, and many people did not buy off of it, however, I did not have one repeat gift.
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