dirty ethel rackham Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I haven't been to a baby shower in a very long time. How much do people spend on these things? This is my niece who is having her first baby. They asked us to bring diapers, so we have a big box of diapers and wipes from Costco. I am planning on giving books because I am "the book aunt." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 That should be plenty. I might be on the cheaper side but usually spend $20 or so on someone we are closer to and $10 for the "church" shower type thing towards a group gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Sounds great! Practical AND sentimental. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QumaCote Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I think the amount a person spends is very personal. It depends on how well you know the person and your own financial situation. However, your gift sounds perfect to me and sounds like a gift I would purchase. I always give books for babies. Books were some of my favorite gifts as a new mom. Enjoy the baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 BTW, we live in a major metropolitan area. I don't want to be the "cheap aunt" in addition to being the "book aunt." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I think that sounds like a nice gift and plenty. If you wanted to maybe you could get a cute outfit. But really no one should call you a cheap aunt for that gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 At my baby shower most gifts were in the $30-$80 range. I was overwhelmed by people's generosity. I give books as baby gifts too! I really appreciated all the books we received as gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Regarding an amount, I think that's very much based on an individual or family budget. I don't think there is a set amount that "should" be spent. People come up with the most creative, adorable gifts that cost very little but are so precious to the recipient. Having said that... Diapers, wipes, and books? I would say you're the awesome aunt! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 That sounds very nice and appropriate, not cheap at all. I love the combo of practical and cool. I think you will forever be the cool book aunt. I am hosting a baby shower in two weeks for my niece who is having her first baby. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I haven't been to a baby shower in a very long time. How much do people spend on these things? This is my niece who is having her first baby. They asked us to bring diapers, so we have a big box of diapers and wipes from Costco. I am planning on giving books because I am "the book aunt." You don't have to do the diapers AND a book. I usually budget to spend $20 and end up spending a bit more because I get carried away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I think that is a nice gift. Since she asked for diapers, I am sure lots of people will also get that so you wouldn't be the cheap aunt. Adding the books is very nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 With the diapers, you might want to check to see what sizes as she isn't going to need 15 boxes of newborn sizes and then nothing bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I think it sounds great. I would LOVE to get books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Well, I'm here and I feel like a cheapskate. Pack n plays, high chairs, and diaper genies, oh my. I did offer to teach a childbirth class free ( I used to be a Bradley teacher.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tita Gidge Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 If you feel like a cheapskate, what about adding to the diaper stash? Something like a diaper tree with, what - four sizes? - stacked bottom to top with the smallest size at the top since that's what she's likely to get the most of. It's not exciting, but she'll definitely be thanking you (silently, if not verbally) for the next year. If that feels too showy to gift at a shower, you can always give a gift card (Target, baby megastore) when the baby is born and announcements go out. Then you'll only temporarily be the cheap auntie, and will end up being the awesome-auntie-who-kept-gifting LOL. Or, maybe a faux-mobile of restaurant gift cards? Nothing fancy, a few $10 to some fast food or pizza places or starbucks. May not go over so well at the shower, but she'll see the beauty of the gift once baby's been here a few weeks! That's still a bit more spendy but less than pack-n-plays and the like. And she's unlikely to get a duplicate :) If you're feeling cheap, is there anyone you can go in with to buy a big-ticket item? Her mom, another auntie/uncle, or cousin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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