https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:04:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nicu-gift-request-wording-help#post-1379682 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:18:15 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1379682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd say something about how they were in the NICU when they were born, and how you want to honor that and give back by donating x,y,z, and you welcome the guests to join you. That's sweet of you guys :) I'm planning to give a bunch of stuff (bouncers, mobiles, mirrors) to the NICU when DS2 outgrows them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nicu-gift-request-wording-help#post-1379659 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:02:46 +0000 blackbird 1379659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just include a note with the invite. It's no biggie IMO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nicu-gift-request-wording-help#post-1379651 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:55:14 +0000 LovelyPlum 1379651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Could you include a second invitation of sorts? Something like:</p> <p>In honor of the boys turning one, we are throwing a "party" to honor the NICU that helped them when they were small. We would love for you to celebrate these people with us by donating small items they can use to help other babies, like blankets, toys, etc. Here is how you can participate: (enter details here)</p> <p>In reality, it accomplishes the same thing as an insert, but you could have fun with it-let the boys do the "inviting", draw up a cute design,etc. just a thought... But I love your idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nicu-gift-request-wording-help#post-1379632 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:47:17 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1379632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What we did was to send out a facebook message to all our friends. We didn't expect our family to donate because they are big gift-givers, but gave the option to friends. Up front I told people not to bring gifts...that way the set expectation was that we would be happy not to have gifts. Then we said that if they wanted to bring something, we wanted donations to a local children's home. Then I put a list down of items less than ten dollars that they could donate (deodorant, gift cards, board games, etc.) I also said that if they wanted to offer a traditional gift, that would be great as well! That way no-one felt hemmed in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nicu-gift-request-wording-help#post-1379612 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:24:23 +0000 Corduroy 1379612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think an insert in the invitation would be fine. Presumably you know the people attending your boys' birthday pretty well. Unless anyone you're inviting is a real stickler for etiquette I would put an insert in. As a guest it wouldn't bother me at all. Just be sure to write thank yous for the donations ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nicu-gift-request-wording-help#post-1379595 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:06:50 +0000 Mrs. Blue 1379595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In honor of the boys birthday, we want to donate some baby items to the NICU that one of the nurses said they can always use, like onesies, blankets, mittens, etc. I know it's not correct etiquette to mention anything about gifts, lack of gifts, etc., but I'd love it if our guests knew about our project do they could donate items if they chose. Is there any way to let them know besides word of mouth? Would an insert with the invite be rude? If not, what would be the least offensive wording? </p>