Baby shower ideas

[lauribec]

Hey! I’ve got 2 baby showers coming up. My partners ex step sister (having 2nd baby of the same gender) and my cousin (unknown gender - first baby but will be inundated with clothes and accessories)

Budget is tight as I’ve got 3 children and not working properly - poor hours and inconsistent. I can’t afford to go over board sadly. I was thinking I could make a hamper type thing of useful bits - nappies, wipes etc. Maybe pop a bottle of wine in for mum post birth!

Any ideas on useful but inexpensive things I could pop in? We aren’t close with either of these people, sadly family is drifting apart for various reasons.

Also the hamper - thinking an actual hamper is a waste as they aren’t cheap and won’t be reused. Looking for other ideas for how to present the gift please?

Have also been asked to contribute £20 odd to the one as her sister wants to get her a swing - definitely can’t do both and assuming it would look bad if I turned up empty handed 🙈 so need to politely decline the offer.

Thanks folks :D

'i won't be able to make it, have a lovely day!'
You're not close with either of these people, don't waste your money on a gifting event.

What Naurrr said. You don't want to be there and you aren't close with them, I just would opt out tbh.

Yes I would just decline.

With baby showers are you meant to give a gift at the shower, and then another when the baby is born? (I'm old).

If so, I would save your money for a small gift when the babies arrive.

I was inclined not to go tbh however my partner is insisting I have to 🤦‍♀️

@Meridas I’m also assuming I’ll have to turn up with something to both occasions! Probably won’t ever meet step sisters baby though.

Having spoken to my mum I think I’m going to get a nice bag for life for each of them (Tesco have nice cath kidston ones!) and then get nappies/wipes etc from Aldi to fill the bag. Will use ribbon/bow to decorate the bag.

If you want to attend I would just get a nice hardback children’s book, you can often get these in nearly perfect condition second hand, and write a meaningful message to the baby inside.

Although if he’s only your partner and his his ex step sister I think he should be buying the gift, particularly as he wants you to accept the invite.