I’m going to my boyfriend’s brother’s wife’s baby shower. I wanted for us to get them one big item (crib, stroller) but those are already taken. I’m thinking we should spend about $200-$250 on the gift(s). My boyfriend was thinking more like $100. We aren’t chipping in to host the shower so considering that this is for his brother (who helps him with his business), I think $200-$250 is an appropriate amount. when my very best friend had twins, I spent between $500-$600 dollars on gifts and co-hosting the shower. This is also their first child.
Any answers would be helpful. thank you
Good grief, that is A LOT of money! I suppose if you are financially comfortable with shelling out a couple hundred dollars then go for it but, really, the most I’d personally spend on a shower gift is $50 and that is only if it is/was close family.
May 7th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Good grief, that is A LOT of money! I suppose if you are financially comfortable with shelling out a couple hundred dollars then go for it but, really, the most I’d personally spend on a shower gift is $50 and that is only if it is/was close family.
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May 7th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
This is really a call on how much you can afford and what things you really want to get for the baby. Aside from the stroller, there are lots of other big things you can get (pack-n-play, high chair, carseat, exersaucer, jumper, bassinet, mattress, etc). But it can be just as useful for you to put together a themed gift (aka: all stuff for diaper changing, all medical supplies, all bath stuff, etc). It is not so much about how much you spend as what you are putting into the gift. It is great you want to get something so important for their baby. Perhaps have your boyfriend pick out a couple things he wants to get them and then supplement it accordingly. I think anywhere between 100 and 250 is acceptable. It’s a personal thing.
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May 7th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
First, you are a very nice friend to spend that much. My own relatives didn’t spend that much on me. My sisters spent about $80 each. Even my mother-in-law didn’t spend $500 on me and she is a doctor’s wife.
I would spend what your boyfriend has suggested. Maybe he cannot afford as much as you want to spend. At my shower I appreciated anything I got. One relative, she is in her 90s, sent $5 and I was so grateful for that small token. You shouldn’t worry about chipping in for the shower because you are not hosting it. Let the host worry about that.
Honestly, I wouldn’t spend that much on a boyfriend’s relative. I wouldnt spend that much on my husband’s family. Boyfriends can come and go and that is a lot of money to regret spending. Not to sound mean.
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