How Much Do You Spend on Baby Shower Gift?

[StewartG]

One of my closest mates (not best) recently had a baby and we want to get them a baby gift. The Mrs. and I can't agree on what to spend (shocking, I know)

Can anyone share what you think is a "nice" amount to spend on a baby gift? What did you spend on your last baby gift?

Cheers! Stu

If it's a shower, then gifts are small, inexpensive and useful (I'd say about £15-20 but less is fine)

But if the baby is actually here, are you sure there will be a shower?

Nice xylophone and a story book TK Maxx 21.00 total.

About £20

I'd be less thinking about what to spend than what to get. Some really useful baby presents we got were:
Portable changing mat
Dishwasher safe baby bowls
Bath toys
Books
Baby sling
Baby donut and breast feeding cushion for 'sitting' practice.

I also had an essentials box of Calpol, muslins, wipes, soother, sudacrem, newborn nappies which was a very thoughtful gift.

£25 and if they have an older child I usually take them a little something wrapped up too about £5.

£10-15.

I usually spend around £10-15 but then I also collect a lot of baby samples and make a basket and fill them up with loads of nappies, baby wipes etc.. I use sites like www.megafreestuff.co.uk/free-baby-stuff/ and theres loads more like latestfreestuff, offeroasis, magicfreebiesuk

@SingleMum84

I usually spend around £10-15 but then I also collect a lot of baby samples and make a basket and fill them up with loads of nappies, baby wipes etc.. I use sites like www.megafreestuff.co.uk/free-baby-stuff/ and theres loads more like latestfreestuff, offeroasis, magicfreebiesuk

This is very clever and thoughtful.

@caringcarer

£25 and if they have an older child I usually take them a little something wrapped up too about £5.

OP specifies a shower.

That would be for a woman in transition to maternity, to stock her up with the small useful things she didn't need before motherhood. It's really naff to have a shower for subsequent babies.

Gifts given to a new baby (and to other DC in the family) to mark his/her arrival are not shower-gifts, and so you don't need to worry about what's appropriate as a shower-type gift (a phrase which in itself means inexpensive and useful).

OP isn't asking about other baby gifts.

But from the post I did wonder if he really meant a shower gift (something quite different to a gift for a new arrival) but he's not been back to say which he meant.

I have never been to a baby shower and, to be honest, I would never want to as I think that they are a grabby important from the US. So, to answer the question I wouldn’t spend anything as I wouldn’t go!

*import not important!

I had a shower organised by my colleagues just before the pandemic hit. I was a first time mum and didn't know what I needed.
Having things to hand that were difficult to get in the pandemic were a godsend. Things like baby Calpol you couldn't get anywhere at the beginning of the pandemic were a lifesaver. I don't think there's anything 'grabby' about passing on knowledge and things, as most of my gifts turned out to be inexpensive essentials I wouldn't have necessarily found myself. Most people like to give a gift anyway so a little gathering arranged by a friend can be quite nice.
I actually didn't want a shower because I hate attention but actually the tips and bits I got were vital for getting me through.

I'd probably have a limit of about 30.

The last gift I bought for was a newborn head support liner sort of thing that went into the car seat. It was on her wish list and one of the cheaper items. It was less than 30, closer to 15.

Similar to this. store.diono.uk/cuddle-soft-2-in-1-head-support/

About £25. My go to baby gift is a white company hydrocotton hooded towel - they’re so soft I bought a big one for myself (not hooded!) and when my sister and dad felt it they both did the same! They’re really cute too, there’s nothing nicer than a new baby in a really fluffy gorgeous towel!

I normally get something for baby and something for mum...and if I'm nice something for dad.

Baby; a book and /or a handmade blanket
Mum: a water bottle with a straw, a selection of her favourite snacks to get her through the wee hours!
Dad; sweet treats

And at about ,6-8 weeks, I'll sort dinner for them. Have either dropped off an easy to reheat all in one meal, eg casserole or pasta bake. Invite them over. One friend, I made a slow cooker chilli, and went round theirs with slow cooker and rice served it all on disposable stuff, and took it all home again 😁

So

On fact, my friends are over this weekend with their baby who is 7 weeks old. We're doing an easy curry, so if they're late/can't come because of bubba, It's no worries. Worst case is, we'll drop theirs to them

But your friend a 3 pack of zippered pyjamas from H and M in the 2-4 month size and it will be their most used gift. Trust me. X

@meditrina very pedantic aren't you 🤣

The last baby I bought for was our first Grandchild DGS and we spent a fortune previously for someone close I'd spend between £35 and £50 someone not as close maybe £25.

It's really helpful if you can get something that they'll be able to use some new baby items can take up more space than they're worth.

To be honest, but not so much. Initially, for a long time I was puzzling over what kind of wardrobe item is really necessary. And then, after a while, I came to the exact conclusion. A hat is a necessary item of every kid's wardrobe. There should be several of them in the night stand with things so that any bad weather does not take you by surprise. This is a demi-seasonal, winter, and both of them can be purchased for two copies, so that after washing one, the second one is already ready. I bought a couple of funny hats with https://www.amazon.com/Personalized-Baby-Newborn-Customized-Gifts/dp/B07PG9Z5X4/ref=pd_lpo_2?pd_rd_i=B07PHGWGZW&th=1&psc=1.

Yes i love all those sites. Lots of freebies and competitions to see. https://www.offeroasis.co.uk also has deals and coupons.