That is just awful! Can't believe the inconsiderate people that can't even really open a gift.
If it makes you feel a little bit better....My BFF's son and his wife are new parents...they live 4 blocks away from me. They bring him on a walk to the park across the street from my house. I have yet to see this baby. Last month I got a thank you note for the shower gift (Quilt and many other things) written on the back of the birth annoucement. He was 3 month old when the announcement arrived...also in the envelope was an invitation to the christening. I declined.