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So, you assume that “No gifts” on an invitation really doesn’t mean much, as most people feel compelled to bring a birthday gift for your kid. So, you know the one gift that your kid really wants, perhaps an expensive video game or special doll. Something that costs money, and a gift card to the store would really help you purchase that special gift. How can you state this on the invitation?
Telling your guests specifically what your kids want as a present actually makes it easier on people, although it can seem to some that you are making assumptions about the gift part of the party, and kids should just be happy with what they get. Still, without mentioning an amount and/or mentioning a small amount of money, i.e. $5, it is perfectly reasonable to ask for a gift card to put toward this special gift.
You can never make someone bring your child a particular gift, but you can word it in the invitation as a suggestion. Something like:
“Please note, $5 gift cards would be the perfect present for ___’s birthday as we will put this toward purchase of ____ that he really wants this year. Thanks for your consideration.”
That makes it clear, is well within reason for money spent on the gift, is really what your kids want, and is also polite in asking people to seriously consider this idea.
In your thank you note, you can take a picture of your kid with the special gift for everyone to see him enjoyment!
