May 9, 2010
Baby Gifts; What’s a polite way to?
me asked:
We are due with a 2nd child in June - a girl. When my son was born, we ended up with a ton of 0-3 month clothes as gifts. And although we appreciated everyone’s generosity greatly, our son was nearly 9lbs and wasn’t able to wear a lot of it, and it seemed such a shame. We ended up purchasing clothes for him for 6+ months since most of the gifts were the smaller size. We have a gigantic family - many of which are very excited to “start shopping” for our soon to be daughter. Again, we are extremely appreciative for their thoughtfulness - but want to tactfully drop the hint that clothing in larger sizes would be most useful and practical. Our family is very understanding, I’m just not sure how to word it appropriately to make sure we come across as appreciative no matter what. Any suggestions on how I can politely say this? Thanks in advance!
Gwendolyn
We are due with a 2nd child in June - a girl. When my son was born, we ended up with a ton of 0-3 month clothes as gifts. And although we appreciated everyone’s generosity greatly, our son was nearly 9lbs and wasn’t able to wear a lot of it, and it seemed such a shame. We ended up purchasing clothes for him for 6+ months since most of the gifts were the smaller size. We have a gigantic family - many of which are very excited to “start shopping” for our soon to be daughter. Again, we are extremely appreciative for their thoughtfulness - but want to tactfully drop the hint that clothing in larger sizes would be most useful and practical. Our family is very understanding, I’m just not sure how to word it appropriately to make sure we come across as appreciative no matter what. Any suggestions on how I can politely say this? Thanks in advance!
Gwendolyn
Comments on Baby Gifts; What’s a polite way to?
Natalie
I know it can be hard but when anyone brings it up just mention that you would really love some 6+ month items. Most ppl want to get you what you need.
Congrats.
Maddox
ask them nicley to wait to buy the clothes, bec’ you don’t know big she will get, or tell them nicley to stop buying clothes and get you stuff for yourself..
Marcus
It would be just fine to say “We have big babies; clothing in 6+ month sizes please.” I certainly wouldn’t be offended by this at all.
Efren
“We would greatly appreciate clothes that are 6 months and bigger.” Thank you.
Mitchell
I totally understand! Just keep saying that the doctor says it’s going to be a big baby, and that YOU are going to have to buy a lot of size 6 months clothing when your baby is born, as nothing smaller will fit. They will hear you saying it, and buy the right size themselves.
Harper
I hear ya, been there. My daughter was born in November, in FL…and all our relatives sent her winter outfits—that she really didn’t wear. Some I couldn’t even return due to stores not being in the area. So, I would say if someone is throwing you a shower, tell the person in charge to simply state that on the invites, due to the Smiths having large babies, please avoid 0-3 month clothing. If anyone asks you if you need anything, tell them you have a lot of 0-3 month clothes already. The other thing I would do is just start to delicately spread the word–to your mom, dad, mother in law, brother, sister, neighbors….they will understand the subtle hint. And then that way when Aunt Alice calls up your mom to ask if there is anything you need–your mom can say–she needs 6 months and up. Of course, then you have to worry about mixing up seasons. One more thing, my first born, a girl was almost 9 lbs. My two sons that came after were smaller. If you get some cute small clothes, just smile.
Omar
I would just let them know his size because everyone usually like to know that what they got was able to be used. No one will take it as being rude.