https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:51:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-gift-birthday#post-2192044 Thu, 28 May 2015 13:37:08 +0000 Truth Bombs 2192044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am not comfortable coming to a birthday party without bringing a gift, even if that was what was requested. And honestly, I just don't like any mention of gifts whatsoever on the invitation, I just don't think its the classy thing to do. At 4 years old your LO will probably really enjoy having a party and receiving presents from her friends, I don't think it's such a horrible things for a kid to be celebrated and get a few gifts along the way. You can always donate things that are already in the house to make way for new things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-gift-birthday#post-2192033 Thu, 28 May 2015 13:31:42 +0000 daniellemybelle 2192033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For LO's 1st birthday we said no gifts please and said if folks wanted to bring something, they could bring a donation to the children's hospital, but worded it so that they weren't obligated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-gift-birthday#post-2191780 Thu, 28 May 2015 11:29:35 +0000 LulaBee 2191780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We said no gifts at LO's last party and over half of the guests showed up with gifts. Some people are going to bring something no matter what.</p> <p>I would ask for just books- that's what we did for my baby shower and we got so many great books for her library! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-gift-birthday#post-2191774 Thu, 28 May 2015 11:27:40 +0000 Andrea 2191774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't want gifts so I didn't throw a party for her 5th bday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-gift-birthday#post-2191735 Thu, 28 May 2015 11:01:39 +0000 rachiecakes 2191735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS was very aware of gifts at birthday parties by his third birthday and after 3 of his friends had parties just before his I didn't want to request no gifts.<br /> I've started giving a small toy and Target gift card to Js friends so that mom can help pick something that's fun, useful, maybe put it towards a bigger gift? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-gift-birthday#post-2191717 Thu, 28 May 2015 10:48:02 +0000 yoursilverlining 2191717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've said "no gifts please" on the invite itself - some people still bring a gift regardless, but most people adhered to the request. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-gift-birthday#post-2191708 Thu, 28 May 2015 10:42:54 +0000 Greentea 2191708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say "no gifts please." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-gift-birthday#post-2191700 Thu, 28 May 2015 10:39:59 +0000 bunnylove08 2191700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>for my DD's birthday we request no gifts. Some people bring a gift, but we do not open them at the party. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-gift-birthday#post-2191688 Thu, 28 May 2015 10:35:50 +0000 Mamaof2 2191688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had gifts but we only invited 4 friends for my DD's 4th birthday party. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-gift-birthday#post-2191681 Thu, 28 May 2015 10:32:10 +0000 mediagirl 2191681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everyone I know loves to give gifts and at 4, I would think it would be super fun for a kid to get gifts and for their friends to start learning about giving and help pick out the gift for their friend. I think I would leave it to word of mouth and when parents ask what you lo wants, just say books and give some suggestions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-gift-birthday#post-2191677 Thu, 28 May 2015 10:29:39 +0000 MamaG 2191677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Up until now we have avoided the "friend" parties for LO for many reasons. She'll be four this summer and I'm feeling pressure to throw a party. One of the reasons for avoidance on my behalf is gifts. Our kiddo already has more than enough of everything and I don't want more gifts to fill our home. Have you hosted a party for your toddler/pre-schooler where you requested no gifts? </p> <p>I'd be open to charitable donations or books only. We simply don't need more toys that will fill up our space. </p>