Julie C asked:
How much is a good amount to spend? I don’t want to spend too much and look like a show off, but I also don’t want to spend too little and look cheap. What is the normal, average amount? Thanks to everyone who answers for their help
How much is a good amount to spend? I don’t want to spend too much and look like a show off, but I also don’t want to spend too little and look cheap. What is the normal, average amount? Thanks to everyone who answers for their help
don’t worry about the price. look at where she’s registered and pick out something you want to get her.
I spent about $70 on my sisters baby shower gift. It was one of those little vibrating bouncy chairs.
boy or girl?
$25-$50 depending on how close you are.
My best friends spent $15 each and I found it cheap… I’d say $30- $50
since its your boy friend spend a little more then normal… Id say about 30-60….. and try to be creative, that way your not a show off but you get something no one else did!
It depends on how close you are with your friend. The least I would spend is $20 and unless it was my sister or something I wouldn’t go over $75.
Well it depends on how good a friend and if they’ve been hinting at something. Like if they say i really need (…) then check it out and see. It’s really up to you because it’s your money. I would highly recommend diapers though. Every mom wants those. Hope this helps!
Honestly, it depends on the friend. Are you very close? Is this her first child? Is she registered somewhere? Give her what she needs and that should be enough. You can always get a couple small things on her list. If there is no registry, I would say about $25-30 is sufficient.
Well it doesn’t matter on how much you spend the thing that really matters about a baby shower present is what they might need, I mean its still good to be careful how much you spend but just don’t go by price, I’d say about 20-25 30 at the highest depending on the item(s).
lols i hav a friend’s shower baby 2 months ago, she had her baby 3 weeks ago.. so me and my friend went to the shoppin to buy baby things, we brought two basket, baby things in them like baby bath, hair, body lotion, wash hair etc etc, baby clothes, one shoes and other things.. so it look average amount to me, but its 200 bucks lols. my and my friend pay half.. my friend who had baby, she very happy to hav them cos she don’t need to buy baby things..shes very happy tho.. mayb u can do that too
It depends on how close you are, for a good friend I would spend around $40 – $60, for someone as close as a sister I would spend around $100. For a casual friend $20 – $40.
I think the norm is around $20-25 more if you are close or really good friends. But it really doesn’t matter how much money you spend no one is really going to know how much you spent anyway. Get something you know she would love or really needs. Even if it’s something small. I spent $50 on my close friend’s shower but the thing she loved most whas the hand made card I gave her. So it’s the thought that counts.
I don’t really think you can put a price on it. * Some showers can be beautiful with just cake and coffee. I’ve been to many showers that were all about the money spent and seemed over done and wasteful. Think about what the mother- to- be would want.
30/40 bucks
Whatever you feel you can afford, and feel moved to spend for her. Nobody (at least nobody with the slightest amount of courtesy) is going to think badly of you for not spending a ton of money. I typically spend $10-$20 on baby gifts. If you have more to spend, feel free. If you have less, spend less.
it depends on how close you are.. try not to worry about he price tag, try to worry about what your friend needs and what you can afford and are willing to spend.. my SIL I spent around $160 on for her baby shower.. more than average but it was my first nephew and I was excited and they needed a lot.. my friend i usually spend anywhere from 50-100.. if its just someone i know but not close to i typically just make up a basket with an outfit, wash cloths, some bath stuff, teether, toy and then a small bath gift for mom..
It depends on how good of a friend she is. I would estimate my girlfriends spent from 100$-130$ on my gifts (each spent that much.) BUT they were all my closest girlfriends. =) I think if she is just a semi-close friend I would spend from 30-50$ on her.
Oh god now I look at everyone else’s answers I think maybe I said to spend too much!! =) I would just buy her what she needs!
Depends on what you WANT to spend, really. Not everything has to be expensive, babies go through a LOT of stuff and spit up on lots of things as well. Babies R Us has some cute gift sets of clothing and various other things. Also depends on how close to her you are, might want to get something for herself to use, most everything will be for the baby.
it depends how close you are, and also it depends what the average price on her list is…
as a general rule, if you’re close, about 50, if you’re not so close, about 35 ish.
if she is registered pick off of that and anywhere between 30-50 dollars is good but not to showy. If she is not registered then get her a Boppy Pillow (horse shoe shaped pillow) It is the greatest thing in the world when baby comes and can be used for so many things!
It depends on how much you actually can afford. I would if you can afford it $50. If she is really close to you and if you have extra money you can always give her something like a saving bond for the baby once that baby is here.
I really dont think price matters. I appreciate everyones gift no matter what the cost because some people really can’t afford to get something thats 20 dollars.. However, you shouldn’t buy a gift from the 99 cents store either! I think you should look at her registry and see what she needs. I’d get her one big thing or a few small items..
My best friends spent tons of money at mine and my sister and sister in law put in the large chunk of money to throw the party. It was really nice. However, I can’t do the same for them so I just help them a lot with babysitting, giving rides and such.
*Depends how close you are to this friend. If she’s your best friend, then $50 – 75 if you can afford it. If you’re not as close to her (but she’s obviously still a friend since you’re going to her baby shower) than I would say around $25. That can get a couple of outfits or toys or a baby bath tub.
Good luck!
Hope this helps!
Get a small clothes basket, one of the more fancier ones that they sell at Walmart for like 10.00 and fill it with useful things like diapers, pacifiers, washclothes, onsies (jumpers) and bottles, and a rattle.
depends on how good of a friend…anywhere between 25-50 dollars i think is normal for a ‘friend’.
Depends on the type of friendship you have. Here is what I’ve done:
A casual friend – like a co-worker – I’ve spent about $20 – got one co-worker two packs of bottles, got another one a nice photo album.
A good friend – I’d spend $30-$40
My best friend – I spent $75 – bought her a Diaper Champ, Wipe Warmer, organizer for the changing table top, and a few little odds ends that go with it like diaper rash cream lotion.
My sister – I spent $175 – got her a travel system and a bib that says If you think I’m cute, you should see my Aunt!
Keep in mind that most people also buy a gift once the baby arrives – like an outfit or something personalized like a piggy bank or blanket.
I have a rule of thumb, how long have you known her- then go higher but usually 30-50 dollars. I once did a diaper bag with lots of nice stuff inside- I also got her something just for her- sometimes mothers feel forgotten @ the showers.
If it’s a close friend, I would say $50 to $60. But a if it’s a coworker or more casual acquaintance, then $35 would be fine.
It really depends on how good a friend. Anywhere between $50.00 to $100.00 if this is a really good friend (best friend you’ve known since 5th grade). If it is just an acquaintance then I would say between $30.00 and $60.00.
It really just depends on what you have available, personally, to give.