Is it proper to write the size of clothing a child wears on a party invitation?

Question

I will soon start to organize my child's first birthday party and I have never liked when people included this type of information. To me it suggest that parents want a party because of the presents not really to celebrate. What does etiquette say?

Answer 1

I really don't think there is any kind of rule against doing that but if someone wrote that on a invitation and gave it to me I would probably not

appreciate it at all .so I wouldn't because if anyone wanted to know the size of my child's clothing they could just ask me.

Answer 2

I did this to my aunt and I may sound selfish because I have no kids so I did it for me.  I like this particular band an there is a swapmeet where that family lives.  Well one of my cousins told me that he saw a shirt of that band one time they went and I asked them to get it for Christmas.  I told a teacher what I did and she said that it was good because I will make it easier on my aunt.  Only my parents don't what I did.  They think that they picked it out w/o me asking.  I started asking for more from them but they weren't able to get them I even asked for one that I saw at the mall because I am too chicken to buy it myself because my mom won't let me get another one because I have two shirts from that band.  Thats the reason why I ask because my mom won't say anything if they are gifts but I told them not get me one anymore.  I decide to just face my mom.  What is she going to do return it or throw it away.  I'm 23 she can't do that anymore and buy the way it seems like is playing his games to teach me a lesson because the shirt I saw at the mall is aways there and I seen for two years now.  The time that my aunt went to buy it, wasn't there and I went a week later and it was there but my aunt said she was going to keep trying but she didn't find any so I told them I'll try to buy it becuase it is becoming harder to find one.

Answer 3

I don't think it's proper etiquette.  People who are invited to a party have the right to bring any kind of gift they want, or even no gift at all (though that in itself is a breach of etiquette).  If the guests know they want to give clothes but are unsure of the size, they can ask when they R.S.V.P. or call for directions, etc.  The purpose of an invitation is not to be a gift-suggestion guide! :)

Answer 4

Etiquette says don't get a kid clothes for their birthday...or christmas.

I think though, since presents are expected at a party, the parents are just trying to make it easier on the guests if they do want to buy clothes.

Answer 5

No, I don't find that appropriate.  People are allowed to bring whatever gift they wish.  If someone wants to buy an outfit for your kid, they can ask you for the sizes.  It's a first birthday.  Most people will bring toys.

Answer 6

I really don't see anything wrong with doing this. It just lets the people buying gifts for your child know what size clothes they wear. Last thing you would want to do have to do is return or exchange something, which could be a hassle no one wants. On the invite, you could write something like...

Gift ideas..."your child's name" is a size____, likes the color____ and his/her shoe size is_____

Trust me, people have a hard enough time shopping for presents for children, this take some of the guess work out of it.

Answer 7

I don't think this is appropriate. As you mentioned, it sends the wrong message to the guests. Moreover, it could make some people uncomfortable if they can't afford a gift or if they just didn't plan to bring one. Most people will probably bring gifts anyway, so I don't think you should give special information. This is your child's first birthday : whatever he or she will will satisfy him/her. If some guests really want to offer clothes, they can buy a bigger size so it'll fit later, or they can ask what size of clothing is correct when they RSVP.

Good luck with the organization!

Answer 8

I don't think there is anything wrong with including your child's size.  Lots of people want/need to know it will making shopping for his gift a bit easier.  As long as you put the sizes off to the side, it'll be enough to just suggest presents.  But come on, it's your child's first birthday the more presents the better!  

Answer 9

If someone wants to know what size the child wears, they will ask you. So, no need to write anything regarding a gift.

Answer 10

No, it means they want gifts.