https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:43:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218966 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:36:25 +0000 BSB 2218966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: oh, I'll also add that I'll probably not open a ton of gifts at my shower because we are flying to the east coast for the shower and I've asked if they could ship presents to our house on the west coast. So I would not think of it as weird if my guests came empty handed. </p> <p>(Oh, if anyone is wondering, I've registered at stores or online websites that have free shipping or stores where you can do local pickup.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218958 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:29:36 +0000 Raindrop 2218958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a friends that married later in life and so they had everything they ever needed and asked for no gifts... if someone felt inclined to give a gift they asked for a donation to their favorite charity.</p> <p>With that being said.. I can see this happening for a second born that's the same sex as the first since you pretty much have everything you need (if you kept everything) and may still want to celebrate the birth with a party and people might be incline to give you something but you don't need it. If that were the case I would donate but this is your first kid so I think I would rather just give you something I think you would need. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218957 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:28:13 +0000 ShootingStar 2218957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really care for "forced" charitable donations. To me, a shower is expressly for the purpose of gifting the parents-to-be, so that they have what they need for a new baby. I feel like if you want to donate, then take some of the money you saved by receiving gifts and give it the charity of your choice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218956 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:25:14 +0000 simplyfelicity 2218956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I see. I would still feel obligated to bring a gift for the mother-to-be to open at the shower but maybe that's just me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218954 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:22:37 +0000 BSB 2218954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: when you donate to unicef through their gift donations program, they give you a card (e card, pdf or by mail) to give to your friend to show that you donated and in your friends honor.</p> <p>ETA: oh, I think I might have misunderstood what you were trying to say. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218953 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:16:28 +0000 simplyfelicity 2218953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't and I am also not a fan of the idea. I would feel obligated to purchase a gift for the couple AND donate to their cause so it wouldn't look like I came empty handed to their shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218945 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:04:33 +0000 Smurfette 2218945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never seen or heard of this. It wouldn't donate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218929 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:47:51 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2218929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The charity and friend would have to align for it not to come off insincere. Also I would expect to see a very streamlined registry if someone is asking me to divert money to someone else's child. I'd rather the parents-to-be select products that are socially aware. Remember when Pampers partnered with Unicef or WHO? I bought the packages with the stickers because that meant another mom in need got a package too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218926 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:39:56 +0000 travellingbee 2218926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't think anything negative about it, but I also wouldn't choose that option. I'd much rather get your baby something and donate to my own cause. I like that option in lieu of flowers for funerals and things like that, but not really for a party specifically designed to outfit your child and nursery. But again, I wouldn't think negatively about it at all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218916 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:24:40 +0000 Peasinapod 2218916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's nice. I don't know how many people would choose to donate rather than a present they can see new baby with, but I would not in any way take it negatively. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218915 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:24:25 +0000 regberadaisy 2218915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's sweet but I would not donate to it either. My money set aside for the shower is for a gift for your baby. If I want to donate I'd rather donate to a charity of my own choosing. Which we do and I prefer to donate items to local charities do it goes back to my community. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218908 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:19:17 +0000 Torchwood 2218908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I generally agree with those saying t just sits wrong with me. I like the idea, but that's not what a registry is for. That being said, I might have considered adding them to our old registries this time, since we genuinely didn't need people to get us anything but people wanted to. But our situation is very unique. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218796 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:19:28 +0000 autumnlove 2218796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never seen it and probably wouldn't donate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218789 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:15:39 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2218789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm surprised at the strong (negative) opinions about this. I don't think it would bother meet to see it, but I also probably wouldn't donate, either. We did, however, do something similar for our wedding registry. Only registered for contributions towards specific portions of our honeymoon (wide range of $ amounts/ activities/portions of our trip) or to the local food bank b/c we absolutely didn't need (or want) any "stuff". When baby came we needed everything--though, we received enough blankets to cover a dozen babies--so ironically, we likely will pass along many of our gifts to charity. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218774 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:06:50 +0000 NeekieRose 2218774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: exactly, it just doesn't feel right. Not saying that someone who did it wouldn't be sincere... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218766 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:05:29 +0000 mrscobee 2218766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am all for donating to charity, but this feels tacky to me. It's almost like asking others to donate... If I saw that on a registry, I'd just think "why don't you donate yourself if that cause is important to you?" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218754 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:01:09 +0000 yoursilverlining 2218754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NeekieRose: yup, agree totally (and I'm someone who likes giving, so not anti-charity or anything!). </p> <p>I don't think a registry is the appropriate place to ask for donations for other random people; it's suppose to be for your nearest and dearest to help set you up for baby and celebrate your baby. It just doesn't feel right to me, or sincere, although I can't totally pinpoint why. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218740 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:52:17 +0000 ladybee 2218740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I've never heard of it and it wouldn't bother me. I'm not sure I'd buy from it or not, but I love when people do donating for birthdays or weddings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218737 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:51:17 +0000 winter_wonder 2218737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it definitely depends on the person. For some people I would think "how thoughtful" but for others I would just think they were doing it for "show" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218730 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:47:40 +0000 lisa1783 2218730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I actually would donate to it because I totally get your sentiment. we had baby showers and registries because our families want to celebrate the baby but we didn't necessarily need them to buy anything for us. I understand I'm pretty lucky and that there are a lot of people who aren't as lucky and I like to give back also. I didn't have charities on my registry and I'm not sure my family would have donated to them but I have asked in the past for Christmas gifts to be made to charity instead </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218653 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:13:55 +0000 Anya 2218653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's really appropriate for a registry. People who give charitably usually already have their own causes anyway. I wouldn't mind someone asking friends and family via email or social media to consider donating, but not linked to any shower or registry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218629 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:03:30 +0000 BSB 2218629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NeekieRose: Oh, wow. It's a bit harsh and would hope my family and friends didn't think that of me. (If they really knew me, they know how selfless I am and my intent would not be to get attention.) It is your opinion, though, and it could be something some people might think of. I might consider removing it from my registry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218622 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:58:51 +0000 kiddosc 2218622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NeekieRose: I know that's not the intent, but I would think this too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218618 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:57:37 +0000 NeekieRose 2218618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would roll my eyes at it if I saw it on someone's baby registry. Because I would think "oh look, she wants us all to think how thoughtful and selfless she is". It seems kinda "holier than thou". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218608 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:54:15 +0000 BSB 2218608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: Yeah, I'm asking my sister if she knows of any friends or family that actually purchased it from her registry.</p> <p>What it could do is remind myself to donate when I buy items after the shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218603 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:49:40 +0000 Mamaof2 2218603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't ever seen it nor have I done it.</p> <p>If I saw it on a friend's registry I wouldn't care one way or the other but I wouldn't donate - I would rather buy gifts for YOUR baby </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218598 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:47:28 +0000 BSB 2218598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: Yeah, I was wondering about this. Do people look at these items and do a big *side eye* when they see it?</p> <p>I'm thinking that it looks good from the registrant point of view... that I'm thinking of people who are less fortunate. But from the friends and family who view the registry, it might not come out that way.</p> <p>ETA: My sister had something similar on her registry and I thought it was a good and thoughtful idea when I saw it... but I admit I didn't donate any money. Though, I think it was because I was focused on buying things for her baby. After I finished shopping and had I gone back in to her registry, I probably would have donated. </p> <p>ETA: I added these items because I really do donate regularly to charities and really think we should be thinking of mothers who are less fortunate than us. (Come on, we do have a lot of 1st world problems.) If anyone knew me, they know I didn't purposely do this get any attention. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218592 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:44:52 +0000 LuLu Mom 2218592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, and I agree with PP. I think the point of a registry is to help out a new mom with things she needs, while it's a nice idea, I feel like if you don't need it then I would skip having a shower or tell someone by word of mouth if they ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218588 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:42:56 +0000 kiddosc 2218588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never seen this before, and I don't really care for it. I think of baby registries as something to help the new parents have all the supplies they will need for the baby. I'm not generally a fan of charitable donation gifts for any occasion though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-charity-donations-on-registry#post-2218365 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:30:00 +0000 BSB 2218365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you request any charity donations on your registry?</p> <p>Have you ever seen this on a registry?</p> <p>How do you feel about it?</p> <p>ETA: I have a few options (range from $10-30) to donate blankets or vaccines through Unicef. Not sure if anyone will actually buy them. </p>