""I feel like every birthday party invitation I'm receiving now has a registry/gift list," she continued. "It kind of makes the whole thing feel shallow. Registries were for bridal and baby showers to give couples and parents the things they needed for a huge life change, and now I'm getting invitations with registries filled with toys, some being $50+, for a 1 year old's birthday party.""
""I'm a 90s baby so our parties were in the backyard with a bouncy castle, aunts and uncles would grab a toy they liked at the local toys r us, some people would give a crisp $20, a few people might reach out to the parents to ask what the kid is in to, etc. Very casual, typical birthday," she began. Sounds fun to us!"
More parents report seeing gift registries on children's birthday invitations, prompting mixed reactions about appropriateness and convenience. Some parents recall informal backyard celebrations where gifts were chosen casually or money was given. Many find registries for birthdays—especially for very young children and pricier items—to feel shallow. Other parents appreciate registries for preventing duplicate or unwanted gifts and for enabling focused requests like books or seasonal clothing. E-invitation platforms are adding registry buttons, which may increase visibility and encourage inclusion. Opinions vary on etiquette and expectations for birthday gift giving.
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