Gift at baby shower

[OldCow1]

Is money ok? Daughter is asking for ideas because going to a baby shower. I said lovely card and the money but she feels that's terrible.. aibu

I think cash is fine. Better than receiving two of the same thing and I personally hate receiving vouchers or gift cards.

I would never give cash, but I wouldn't for a wedding either. I always give a present, but will include a gift receipt if possible.

And how much would be the right amount of money to give?

I would say your daughter could give cash and maybe get a book aswell for the baby so she still has bought something but also given cash. My kids love the "that's not my .... books" that could be a good place to start as there is so many of them

A book is always a good option.

Every baby shower I’ve been to there’s a collection, not expected to individually gift. Tell your daughter to ask the host?

I would worry that giving cash made me look I thought they needed money. That might well be anxiety talking. But when my friend hosted a surprise baby shower for dd1 I got lots of little outfits which were lovely but the seasoned attendees all gave gift vouchers for intu so can be used in any shop. Rather then getting a tenner to spend here and a tenner to spend there. With the vouchers all combined we bought the cot, mattress and bedding which was amazing. But buying it with cash just feels different and a bit off to me.