I have a 5 year old who is having a birthday and she wants to invite her friends at school. So her and l set up a Amazon registry/wishlist and put a QR code on the invite for it. Today she got a invite to a party and the parents are like NO gifts please he only needs his friends. And now I'm like crap. Should l have put a wishlist. Like its there for if you want to not you have to bring something. When you send out classroom birthday party invites do you put a wishlist?
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I only give ideas of what she might like if a parent asks. Otherwise, no pressure to get a gift

Honestly I think it’s tacky, but a lot of people do it. Just know 50% of who you sent it to are going to think that. It’s like “buy me a gift!”

We save the wish list for family members or close friends. But Never class room friends because we don’t know them as personally.
Like should l send out another card being like that Amazon Wishlist is just ideas not nessary.

We see a lot of friends and family member invites that are like “ gifts are not necessary your presence is more than enough “ then down below there’s a gift registry link for ideas so I’d say your fine . Don’t send another note . I now just send a registry link or ideas to ppl who specifically ask bc it tends to be ignored by half the ppl anyway but I like having one for long distance ppl and for inspo .

I think you're fine, honestly most people in my community appreciate it because it prevents us having to ask.
For the one who posted no gifts, I feel that statement becauae my kids have a plethora of toys and other stuff that its overwhelming and we just don't need more.

I don’t see the issue with putting the wishlist on there and saying something along the lines of “gifts are appreciated, but not expected/necessary” to relieve the pressure. I wouldn’t want people buying gifts that won’t get used, or is something my child doesn’t even like