2007-11-10 08:14:27 · 13 answers · asked by Reagan2003 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Nope. One shower, one gift - maximum!
Go to the one you think will have lower attendance, or go to the one being given by a friend & not a family member.
2007-11-10 08:42:30 · answer #1 · answered by noname 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have gotten too much into special "parties" which are nothing but a way of someone getting more gifts.
Bridal shower, bachelor party, wedding gifts, house warming gifts. Just how much does a new couple need in the way of gifts to get started?
Baby shower, birth gifts. Same with the baby. Just how much does a newborn need? And with baby showers, it is generally assumed (at least in the past) that no one would know the sex of the baby so just exactly what can you give? Today if the mother to be makes it known that she is having a boy or girl, then you can pretty will tell she is expecting appropriate gifts for that sex. However, the gift would still have to be rather generic.
I myself would decline both parties. Wait for the baby to be born and then give a gift that you can personalize to the child. IE: When you know the sex and the name of the child, you can get a bib with the kid's name on it.
2007-11-10 10:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If this is a relative or a good friend, you might want to accept both invitations, but you are not obligated to do so. You could go to one, and give the mommy-to-be a nice gift, or you could accept both invitations, and give smaller gifts at each one. , You don't have to attend either one, but if you do accept, a gift is expected.
Depending on your relationship to the expectant mom, if she is really close, you might want to go to both showers. They are usually lots of fun, and every gift, especially if it's a first baby, is always appreciated and very useful. Check to see if she's on a gift registry in a store. That way you can choose a gift or gifts that are in your price range, among the specific items she's requested.
2007-11-10 08:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the first one and bring a gift. you aren't obligated to go to both and bring two gifts. the mom should be happy to have you at the shower and get a gift from you.
2007-11-10 10:25:49 · answer #4 · answered by Loon-A-TiK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to one with your gift and be a good guest; go to the second and be good guest as a helper. The host and the expectant mother will both be thankful.
2007-11-10 08:47:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to both but you aren't required to bring gifts to both. Take a gift to the first one you attend.
2007-11-10 08:18:40 · answer #6 · answered by annvictorblue 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to ONE of her showers, and bring a gift.
2007-11-10 08:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Pick one and go to it. If she has two or three friends who want to host a babyshower for her that's fine, but she shouldn't expect you to attend both of them. Go to one and give a gift...that's it.
2007-11-10 13:59:50 · answer #8 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just go to one and give one gift.
2007-11-10 13:29:03 · answer #9 · answered by Scout F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a gift-grabber they are. Go to only one and only one gift. Geesh!
2007-11-10 19:26:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋