2006-10-11 08:28:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Absolutely
2006-10-11 08:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by NorCalMomma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a great idea! I'm due next week and had two showers over the past 6 weeks. As much as I love baby stuff and clothes (there is no such thing as an ugly baby outfit!) we ended up with about 4 times the amount of "stuff" we need and now have nowhere to put it all, when what I would've really appreciated would've been gift cards, offers to babysit or help around the house, cash gifts, etc. Babies do need a lot of things but I never imagined we would end up with over 15 blankets, 20+ burp cloths, 28 bibs (no, I'm not kidding), 9 hooded bath towels, 11 washcloths, about 40 pairs of socks, just as many hats, and about twice as many outfits as I own (and I have a huge walk-in closet that is stuffed full)!!! We literally have about half of it all put away and nowhere to put the rest. Everyone loves buying baby stuff (myself included, so I totally understand) and I appreciate all my friends and family members generosity, but we could've done without a lot of things we were given. Even if the mom-to-be has a registry, people tend to buy what THEY want, not necessarily what SHE wants. This makes it easy on everyone. An extra bonus for the mom-to-be: think how easy thank-you notes will be to write!
2006-10-11 18:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by sks42683 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I did my daughter's baby shower, I put out a "money" gift box. I wrapped up a box with pretty gift paper and put a big bow on top. I made sure the box had a slit on top to insert "baby" envelopes. I bought plain paper envelopes and decorated them with stamps of baby feet. People put their names on the outside, if they wanted to, otherwise the envelope said "To Baby with Love".
Several people commented on how "original" that was and that they preffered it.
Also I did put on the invitations that there would be a money gift box at the shower so people knew ahead of time. I think I wrote something like, "If you are not sure what baby needs, there will be a gift box for cash, check, and credit card donations - please no I.O.U.'s because the baby can't read yet."
People still brought gifts, but they did not feel "pressured" into giving cash. Good Luck!!
2006-10-11 16:03:06 · answer #3 · answered by mrsoscaralvarado 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is in some ways they can be the better gifts. if you really don't know what the parents to be have or are unsure of what to buy, it is best to give a gift card.
if you would rather buy a gift ask the parents for ideas.
my baby shower is sunday and instead of buying something i already had, my sisters asked for ideas to give to people.
a gift card also eliminates the possibility of buying a gift that someone else has bought as well
2006-10-11 15:36:39 · answer #4 · answered by Maddie and Jacobs mom 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!
When I was pregnant, I thought that if I received one more stupid blanket, I was going to throw up ... let's be honest, a baby only needs so many blankets and who wants to do all of that laundry?
Gift cards are my favorite gift because as my baby got bigger, there was a gift card waiting there for a new outfit or toy!
2006-10-11 16:07:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a reciever I would prefer a giftcard.
If you know the person quite well, you may want to get her a small gift with the card....otherwise just a gift card tucked into a greeting card should do the trick!
:)
2006-10-11 15:32:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not. It's not like you have to say "ok everyone it's time to put the money on the tree", and then everyone sees who puts what. When my husband and I were moving out of state, we planned on getting married in our new state, and my mother in law knew that most of the family would not be able to travel to the new state for our wedding. So, during our going away party she did a money tree..my husband and I didn't even see who put what on the tree. You can always do what my mother in law did..she put out paper and envelopes for people to write us a note, if they wanted to, and they put their money in the envelope.
2006-10-11 15:38:25 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs. MP 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not. That puts people on the spot #1 and #2 They'll feel obligated to give more than they can and if its YOUR baby shower,I think its rude to outwardly expect gifts or money. Of ocurse youll get them but thats too much.
2006-10-11 15:31:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's never okay to dictate the form of a gift. If some of the guests want to get together to do something like that, fine. IF they ASK you for ideas, it's a suggestion, but that's all.
2006-10-11 15:56:26 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs. Strain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! That would make life so simple for the parents. Sometimes you get 40 million blankets and onesies but what you really need is a little extra cash to buy groceries or diapers. I wouldn't be offended by that at all.
2006-10-11 15:32:00 · answer #10 · answered by S. O. 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋