Registry & Gift Ideas: Child
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Wish List
Asked by K.W. from Wichita
on August 23, 2010
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Does creating a wish list for my son's first birthday seem rude? I dont want people to think that i want them to get ONLY the things on the list.. but i wanted to giv...
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- A little presumptuous in my opinion. Most will ask what he needs or wants (or rather what you want him to have at this age). Others will purchase what they feel is app...
- My family has always been a list family. For my son's first birthday, we sent out a list to immediate family so that they knew what he was interested in, and what we ...
- I wouldn't put it in the invitations. If you actually get phone calls or email for RSVP from your guests that is usually one of the questions they will ask. Putting ...
Birthday Party Invite with a Wish List
Asked by E.B. from Miami
on August 16, 2010
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Do you find it kacky to include a wish list for a kids birthday party? Not something i have done but what i have received. Although i see the persons point of view but...
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- Very tacky, IMHO. Invitations should be just that & by including a list, you are asking for presents. I understand that presents will be given, of course, but you sho...
- I find this offensive I hope this isn't what people do. It's rude! You don't invite people to come to a party to get the gift. You invite them so that you can enjoy...
- People might do it a lot but it's extremely rude and tacky. While it is a given that one would be polite and bring a gift if they attend a birthday party, it is rude ...
Gift Ideas for a 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.S. from Sioux Falls
on July 23, 2008
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Two weeks ago my family moved to a new state. We have only had a chance to meet a couple of our neighbors. One of which invited us to her 5 year old daughter's birthd...
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- I know when my cousins daughter was 5 she really liked arts and craft things. There are a lot of different ideas at target even like by the card and party section. the...
- summer pool toys like slip and slide, chalk, beach towel, gift cards to McDonalds, DQ, etc...pajamas, hair stuff (my daughter loves that hairspray that has sparkles in...
- I would ask the parents what their daughter's interests are. She could be a tomboy, she could like to dress up like a princess, who knows?? When in doubt, a gift ce...
5 Year Old Making Me Crazy. Is This Normal?
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on April 12, 2008
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I'm really having a hard time with my 5 year old. I know a lot of it has to do with me, because I'm so stretched thin right now. My husband works ALL the time and I h...
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- What works for me is while I am doing laundry or just doing what have to do after getting out of work I have my 5 yr old where I could get her into another project, I ...
- C., you have received a lot of good advice on how to get your five year old to play or help you so he can be with you and scheduling family time with the kids and with...
- Hello C., I feel for you. Part of is normal... he wants to be whichever room you're in. see what he can 'help' you with. I know your time is very short. does he lik...
6 Year Old Hurting Herself
Asked by T. from Tucson
on January 26, 2010
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I have a 6 year old daughter and i am at my wits end with dealing with her. I need help and i think she does too. She throws fit 5 to 7 times a week. She will throw he...
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- No, she needs some help. She can't possibly be the happiest she can be when she is so frustrated and upset and injuring herself. Even though she is very smart, she nee...
- Tantrums are normal enough, but injuring oneself during a tantrum is definitely not. You mention a few things about your daughter that suggest a possible sensory proce...
- Your daughter sounds like my friends little boy. He's now in the 1st grade and was just dignosed as high-functioning autistic. I would have your daughter evaluated a...
Tacky Registry?
Asked by L.O. from Chicago
on June 6, 2009
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Hi Moms
I have a half-sister that will be having her first child this November. We usually communicate through email and text messages, as we are not very close. Her ...
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- Some times the less said the better. The one thing she may have done is registered online and fill-out the form wrong so you maybe able e-mail her and nicely ask wh...
- Hi L.! Perhaps your sister registered for several different items so that if someone wanted to get one for her, they would have several to choose from, do the prices ...
- As far as the ridiculous items, I'd leave it alone. Everyone's going to feel the same way you do. No one's going to feel obligated to buy them one of the unnecessary ...
Gift Ideas for a 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on July 11, 2008
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We are going to a birthday party next week and I have no idea what to get the birthday girl. She will be turning 5. Do any of you have any good gift ideas? My daughter...
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- I like gift certs for art class, things like jump ropes and hula hoopes, or toys with gears that have lots of cause and effects. The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)has som...
- Hi~ Didn't read your other responses, but my daughters can't get enough of polly pockets and barbies. Also, a Webkins stuffed animal may be a good idea, or things li...
- I really believe 5 year olds love princess stuff. I know my niece loves anything that has to do with any disney princess. A good book along with it is great for this a...
Baby Registry
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on February 14, 2007
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I'm expecting my first baby and wanted to ask other moms where they registered for their baby shower. I know Babys R' Us is great. Is there any other store you would ...
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- Target is great so long as you have a receipt of gift receipt. They get difficult when you don't have that. I think they let you return just 2 items per calendar yea...
- I did my registry with Babies R Us and did not have any problems. Other advice would be to bring along a friend who has already gone through the registry process and ...
- Congrats on your pregnancy! We just returned a bunch of items to the Babies R Us in Lewisville... tonight. I didn't have receipts or gift receipts. They gave me sto...
Christmas Gifts for My 6 Year Old Daughter
Asked by L.M. from Dayton
on December 16, 2011
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I am having sooo much trouble finding stuff for my 6 year old daughter for Christmas. It seems like she always get the short end of the stick when it comes to gifts @...
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- I personally love http://www.dollclothessuperstore.com/mam.html for Barbies and doll clothes and you can get her a matching outfit. Not sure if they'll ship in time fo...
- There are beautiful dolls called my generation imitating american dolls for alot less money (I saw them at Target). There's a new Barbie Townhouse my 5 1/2 yo wants. T...
- My daughter likes and wants everything, so it is often difficult for her to narrow things down. I will give her a toy catalog or sit her in front of the computer on a...
Birthday Gift for 6 Year Old Boy
Asked by G.G. from Chicago
on August 18, 2009
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We were invited to a birthday party for a 6 year old boy and I am clueless as to what to get him for a gift. Can you give me any advice that would be maybe under $40?...
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- Big Tonka Dump Truck. That was one of my sons favorite toys when he was growing up. He would spend hours outside with his dump truck filling it with dirt or sand mov...
- Most kids don't want books or clothes for their birthday. They want a toy. Just go to the boy aisle at Walmart and pick anything. They love it all...Bakugan, Lego, ...
- Anything Legos is a hit. We also have some of those Lego racers. My 7 year old is always wanting to add to his collection. Hot Wheel playsets are cool too. Also, n...
