If you buy a friend a present for their baby shower, is it good manners to buy them something else when the baby is born?
2006-11-27 06:23:26 · 11 answers · asked by jenkipred 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No, not really. If you want to do something extra you can bring a card or flowers when you go visit her at the hospital. You could also make a meal for her and her family once the baby is home and drop it off at her house. I know from personal experience that it's much appreciated.
2006-11-27 06:27:01 · answer #1 · answered by BAnne 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you buy them something for the baby shower it is a blessing. if you see they need something after the baby is born and are able to get them some thing more that is very helpful and thoughtful.( I had twins). I got many things for the baby shower. Someone brought me a boppy pillow after they were born and some blankets. I needed those. And our church fed us dinner for a month. THAT BLESSED US. If you feel like you have to then don't. New moms alread feel they are burdens. If you want to bless them, or if it is an irrisistable cute bunny or aoutfit that any baby needs then by all means...you spoil the kids you spoil th parent as well. I do not think manners has anything to do with it. Intentions do.
2006-11-27 06:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by sandisays 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always nice to take something when the baby is born as well as at the shower. Flowers or candy is always nice as it shows the new mum she's thought of. If you get clothes for the baby be sure to get them in a bigger size though as baby is going to get a lot of newborn things and new mums have a hard time after having to exchange clothes for bigger sizes anyway.
2006-11-27 06:35:18 · answer #3 · answered by Drou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you bring a gift to the shower, you shouldn't feel obligated to bring her anything else unless you just want to. And the other gift doesn't even have to be for the baby - it could be the meal mentioned earlier or it could be a nice gift for the new mom like bubble bath or something she can use to help her relax and take a little time for herself.
2006-11-27 06:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by kiwi_kb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you plan to visit your friend at the hospital, you must present the baby with a gift. It would be much appreciated if you also present a gift to your friend as well. It can be a gift, perhaps a book or flowers for her and a baby blanket or stuffed toy, or even a bouquet of balloons, I've always loved that, for the baby.
2006-11-27 07:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by msstephvalenzuela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you get a shower gift then you don't have to get a gift when the baby is born...it is very thoughtful for a friend to help out after the baby is born with food such as a casserole
2006-11-27 07:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whilst our chum Rach had her infant it exchange into on the ingredient of yule and none human beings knew what to get her for a cutting-edge. So we set up a financial company account with Rach for her infant daughter, each and every birthday and yule we positioned money in there for her for whilst she is extra effective. We figured that as quickly as she exchange into born, how would she understand what a cutting-edge is, and if she would relish it?Lol! additionally each and all the family individuals individuals have been innundating Rach with each and every merchandise of clothing, teddy and infant stuff you're able to think of. So we desperate chilly no longer common money is a much better decision from acquaintances, a minimum of until eventually she will let us know what she needs!
2016-10-04 10:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe...like clothes. like a little outfit. or something the baby can play with.
2006-11-27 06:26:50 · answer #8 · answered by Samantha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best gift for new moms???!!!
Offering to do the laundry and clean the house.
2006-11-27 09:24:28 · answer #9 · answered by Rainy Days and Mondays 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all necessary....but if you feel like spoiling the baby go for it!!
2006-11-27 07:24:21 · answer #10 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋