Go fund pot for a baby registry

[Love2read12]

I have just had an invite to attend my nephews baby shower. It’s a mother to be and father to be baby shower with all the family. They have stated they haven’t done a baby registry (is this even a thing?) and they would much prefer money donated so both parents can take time off work. (Self employed). Got to admit I am baffled at this.. wondering if others would be too?

Am I being unreasonable not to contribute? I will however give a gift /card with money when the baby is here. They can put this to whatever they wish. It’s been sent to 30 People. Realistically how much would each person have to contribute in order for them to be off. Usually at a baby shower (of the handful I have been to) I take a minding, then buy a gift when the baby is born. Is this the new normal?

Of course it is more grabby. When you contribute to someone’s honeymoon instead of a wedding gift the bride and groom have usually paid out a lot of money for food and drink for you.

I don't understand, you have already sent a generous voucher as a gift..... and they've sent you a link to give them more money?!

@TomatoSandwiches Probably just emailed round the invite to everyone invited, which included the link.

This is shameless! I would not have contributed either and given a traditional baby gift or voucher

Yes

Exactly this for me and my friends