answer:I feel gift registries are for bridal showers and baby showers, where the recipients have likely already got established collections or preferences, and have already researched what will fit into their lives. If the couple getting married already have a favourite china pattern, they can let people know, or if the parents to be have a small nursery, they can register the crib they know will fit. These are all for situations in which people conceivably need the things they’re registering for as they move into a new phase of their lives. Gift registries for birthdays of any sort are entitled and disgusting. There is nothing in the world an 8 year old needs from Toys R Us.