NWR - How much do give for a baby shower gift? w/Poll

jportjeff Posted: Nov 27, 2006 07:58 PM

NWR - How much do give for a baby shower gift? w/Poll

Hi
How much do you spend on a friend baby shower gift? I have a ton of baby showers coming up and wanted to know what people usually spend.

Thanks!!!!

raema29 Posted: Nov 27, 2006 08:31 PM

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depending on how close i am with the person is how i judge it but normally i spend between $30 - $50 ... HTH

billandme Posted: Nov 27, 2006 08:48 PM

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I generally spend around $50 or so

DavaDay Posted: Nov 27, 2006 08:51 PM

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Posted by raema29

depending on how close i am with the person is how i judge it but normally i spend between $30 - $50 ... HTH

I totally agree. For my sister or something, I'd spend a lot more, but for a college friend or a girl from work, $30 - $50 is sufficient.

jportjeff Posted: Nov 27, 2006 08:57 PM

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Thanks!!

Get this... My friend offers to buy a gift for our friend who is having a baby. I tell her I would want to spend between 60-75. It's the holidays and there are layoffs at my job. Besides I think that is still a generous gift. So my friends sends me the link to this gift its $289 + tax, divided by 3 people. I'm psst. I told her what I wanted to spend, and now I look like the jerk. I definitely am reiterating to her what I had said and I'll see what happens. I just think its rude.

libby2595 Posted: Nov 27, 2006 09:28 PM

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Posted by jportjeff

Thanks!!

Get this... My friend offers to buy a gift for our friend who is having a baby. I tell her I would want to spend between 60-75. It's the holidays and there are layoffs at my job. Besides I think that is still a generous gift. So my friends sends me the link to this gift its $289 + tax, divided by 3 people. I'm psst. I told her what I wanted to spend, and now I look like the jerk. I definitely am reiterating to her what I had said and I'll see what happens. I just think its rude.

that's crazy and rude!!!!

i spend depending oh how close i am to the mom-to-be. sometimes i just make her something... i'm the diy'er in the bunch.

snydl40 Posted: Nov 27, 2006 10:44 PM

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If it's someone close-at least $100. If not $50.

Mooshyboo Posted: Nov 27, 2006 10:50 PM

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depends on the person $50.00 ish

Mrs. V 2008 Posted: Nov 27, 2006 10:56 PM

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probably around 50

jenn122397 Posted: Nov 27, 2006 11:02 PM

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depending on how close between $50 - $100

MimiMcG Posted: Nov 28, 2006 01:15 AM

Re: NWR - How much do give for a baby shower gift? w/Poll

a few things to consider.
1) Your financial situation. If your budget does not allow for more than 40 or 50 dollars, than you know what to do

2) How close of a friend is she? Is this your best frined? I would have a much higher spending allowance for my best friend as opposed from a friend that i see on occasion or perhaps just a work friend.

3) The person's need. Does this person have almost everything she needs already? if so, perhaps a less expensive gift would be great! or is there a great need for items, then why not consider 5 or 6 things totaling about 50 - 100 dollars, Budgeting allowing.

Hope this is helpful