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Is it okay to include a list of items we need in our baby shower invites?

I've never had a real baby shower and there's not too much we need for this baby, so I don't want people to buy a bunch of the things we already have. Would it be rude or impolite to include a list of the items we still need in with the shower invitations? I would just enclose the registry cards, but I wasn't able to add some of the stuff we need to the registry because it doesn't show up online at WalMart. A lot of people have asked what we need, so I don't really think anyone would be offended. But then again, people are weird. I don't need any of the big gear type stuff, mostly things like bottles, etc. that you can't really have too many of so I don't think that would a problem either. I just don't want to seem like I'm being pushy or bossy about the gifts. I'll take whatever they want to buy, but I'd just like to give some suggestions about what we NEED.

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1. I think that would be perfectly fine. It would be good for the ones who will not take time to get a registry print out too.
2. Yes, I do think it would be a little rude... it's like you're demanding a gift. Instead, why not do a registry at multiple stores? You may love walmart, but others might not mind shopping at macy's, babysRus, etc. Give them options. Congratulations!
3. they want to know what to get you. :D
4. It is considered bad etiquette to include that on the invite. It would be better just to to the registry cards. Even if it doesn't show up on-line, most people prefer to buy from the store anyway.
5. You can add stuff online to your registry. Maybe instead of putting a list just tell the family. It should be fine.
6. I would be fine, it would actually make it much easier for the people buying things for you. The only problem I see is that what if you get alot of one thing on your list and none of some of the other things.
7. You can go to the store and update your registry so then all you can do is add the things you need and just let everyone know the registry is at walmart.
8. Yes it is tacky. Just include where you are registered, or ask instead of a gift people make a donation to a local children's charity in your area.
9. The only problem might be that you could get multiples of the same thing because no one would know that it was already purchased if it isn't on the registry. Also for example if you say high chair your going to get what they want to get you not necessarily the one you want or need. I understand that you can't register for some of the stuff online but what about going into the store. This way everyone would know exactly what you wanted and not have to guess. It would not be rude to include a list as long as it is not a huge list and if you told them the exact thing you want but be prepared for multiples that you will have to return.
10. When I registered and put the cards in the invites people asked me what I wanted/needed anyway and I only think a couple of people looked at the registry. It also depends on the people you are inviting, some people would actually like the heads up and others wouldn't.
11. im sure it would be fine. i have to do the same bcuz this is my first child and i have all the "hardware" and plenty of clothes, so i put down things like baby towels and pharmacy type things like baby gas relief and whatnot....Things u can never have enough of lol gl!
12. Yes that's rude. What if I sent you an invitation to my birthday party that listed things I would like to have for my birthday? It's not much different.