Some parents put off attending parties while others say wishlists offer chance to cut waste with charity shop finds

When Lizzie, a mother of one from Oxford, was invited to the third birthday party of a child from her antenatal group, it wasn’t the date or the time that stopped her attending.

In the corner of the bubble-themed invitation, there was a link to a digital gift registry, where presents ranged from Brio wooden toys and an £89.99 Yoto music player to a play kitchen. There was a list of favourite brands, including the sustainable clothing designer Mini Rodini, and the Arket label.

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© Photograph: Yoto

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© Photograph: Yoto

His keyboard, which became famous after Tom Hanks melodiously hopped on it, displayed Mr. Saraceni’s vision of technology powered by “people energy.”