How Much Should I Spend On A Baby Shower Gift?

How Much Should I Spend On A Baby Shower Gift?

Baby Shower Gift Ideas

Your colleague, best friend or sister is about to have a baby and you’ve been invited to the baby shower. Now the question you need to answer is what is the best gift and how much you should spend on a baby shower gift? Don’t worry we’re here to help. Here is our guide on what to spend, complete with ideas for girls and boys that will fit your budget.

Your Colleague Is The Mother-To-Be

The general rule of thumb is firstly that you should give what you are comfortable giving and be mindful in giving gifts that the recipient will use and appreciate. As to how much, the suggested amount to spend is around $25-30 for a colleague.  This could be anything from a baby romper, burb cloths or mobiles to help lull the baby to sleep.

Our Pick: Just Roll With It Baby Bib ($26)

Your Friend Is The Mother-To-Be

It goes without saying that the closer you are to the mother-to-be the more you would likely spend on their gift. In this instance, it’s a nice idea to make up a baby shower gift basket which you could fill with organic baby clothes, hats, blankets, diaper cream and pacifiers. The suggested amount here is between $50-60.

Our Pick: I Get Squeezed A Lot Gift Set ($54)

The New Baby Is One Of The Family

When it’s a member of the family bringing a new baby into the world you are probably planning to spend a little more, most people spend in the region of $90-100. One option here is to ask the new parents if they’d like to put your gift towards a bigger ticket item that they will need, such as a crib, stroller or baby monitor. In this way your gift is useful and something that they would need to buy anyway.

Our Pick: A Star Is Born Gift Set ($89)

Once you’ve chosen your gift, don’t forget to get a card and add your gift message. Then just enjoy the fun of the baby shower!

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