I'm already spending more on this baby shower than I typically budget for wedding/baby gifts - even for family members. Not that I don't want to, it's just that I want to be fair. Am I expected to also get the mom-to-be a gift? Thanks!
2007-09-25 07:18:20 · 13 answers · asked by funkybutt_1 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Most shower hostesses also give a gift, yes. Make her a diaper cake, it will be the talk of the shower! Plus, you can use it to play a game (have the guests guess how many diapers and what supplies are hidden in the diaper cake), it will be a gorgeous centerpiece, and then mom-to-be can take it home as your gift to her and use all the diapers and supplies. Perfect. Here's a site for inspiration:
http://www.diapercakewalk.com/catalog.php?category=4
2007-09-26 16:16:48 · answer #1 · answered by Diaper Cakewalk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Especially the person throwing the shower should get a gift. You don't have to spend what you would normally spend because of the other money you put out. But you have to get something. I don't think most people throwing baby showers spend all that much on the shower, though. Maybe in the future, re-assess how much of that is necessary or ask others to take care of certain details for you.
Part of throwing a shower is "organizing" a shower. You shouldn't have to do it all. Learn to delegate.
2007-09-25 07:28:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's too bad you didn't think through the costs a bit better.
It would be possible to throw a perfectly nice shower cheaply.
If you haven't already spent the money, see if you can cut back.
You could get her a token gift.
My favorite thing to get is something for 6 month olds (sleep wear, for instance). Most people get things for newborns, and the baby needs clothes when they're older, too.
2007-09-25 10:09:36 · answer #3 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, your gift is the shower. You have the expense of invitations, postage, cake, punch, nuts & mints, games & prizes, decorations, the time it takes to prepare as in cleaning your home and making all of the purchases.Wow what a lovely gift. Plus I'm sure you'll give her photos of the shower. If you really want to give her a gift put those in a small album with a card.
P.S. Remember that the prizes you buy for the games, are baby items to be given to the mommy-to-be, so you are giving her gifts.
2007-09-25 07:35:18 · answer #4 · answered by ishowtt4beads 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I threw a baby shower for my cousin and I spent a whole lot more than I wanted to, in the end I did a baby bottle diaper cake. Look them up online... really unique cute idea. I put it together myself though I didn't order one online, it cost me $35. I bought a bunch of little items at walmart and babies r us and put them in a huge plastic bottle. Then buy diapers and recieving blankets. If you look online it will give you an idea. Everyone really loved this and it was a unique and inexpensive gift from me to her. Here is the site. Hope this helps!
http://www.101babyshowerideas.com/dc001.htm
2007-09-25 08:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice card with a very personal note inside is all that is really expected after hosting the shower...something she can put in the baby book and have forever.
2007-09-25 07:22:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My ex best friend did that for my bridal shower. She felt she already spent enough on the wedding gift so she gave me a card at the bridal shower. I was a little hurt considering I had helped her out allot. Even a small uncostly gift could have helped the burn.
2007-09-25 07:22:31 · answer #7 · answered by Jewels 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, the shower is your gift. You can get a little something for the baby after it is born.
2007-09-25 08:02:29 · answer #8 · answered by Susan M 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
that would be proper even if it is a bag with 2 to 6 baby shampoos which you can get at doller stores.
those are also things you go threw fast and nice to have on stock
2007-09-25 07:36:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should include in you budget a little something for the baby...it is just nice...
2007-09-25 08:09:02 · answer #10 · answered by juan p 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋