So you're walking up and down the baby aisle at Target looking for a gift for your cousin's baby shower that she's having in 2 weeks. And you've looked at their baby registry and the ones left are the more expensive baby items that you can't afford.
At this point, you're thinking, "should I just give them a card with a gift card?"
Sure, you can. But you want them to feel that you've put some thought and care in the gift you get them.
But what's a good dollar amount to spend on baby shower gifts anyway? According to greatestgiftapp.com, here's a breakdown on how much to spend in 2023 based on your relationship with the soon-to-be-parents.
- Co-workers: $25
- Distant Family: $50
- Friends: $75
- Family: $100
- Closest friends/family: $150
A baby shower gift can be a thoughtful gesture to celebrate the arrival of a new baby and support the parents-to-be. Here are five tips to help you select a meaningful and practical gift without breaking the bank:
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Think Practicality:
- Babies require a lot of essential items like diapers, baby clothes, bottles, and more. Consider practical gifts that will be useful for the parents in their day-to-day life. You can't go wrong with items like baby clothing sets, diaper bags, feeding supplies, or baby blankets.
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Think of a gift that both mom and dad can use for a long time and a gift that not alot of people will give.
- Diapers are definitely a necessity but these are disposable items and chances are, half of the guests at the baby shower will probably all give diapers. And they will probably get a ton of those really nicely wrapped diaper gift baskets. Onesies are great, but what size do you get? Do you get newborn or 6-12 months? But what if the baby comes out as a 10 lb baby? Yeah, too many things to consider.
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Think versatility Long-Term:
- Sometimes, parents receive many newborn-specific gifts at the baby shower and after a few months, it's no longer usable. Consider giving a gift that the baby can use as they grow or would still be practical for both parents to use.
- stylish and minimalist design that both mom and dad won't mind wearing
- water resistant material for easy cleaning
- insulated aluminum foil insulation for bottles
- charging port for cel phones (battery not included)
- pacifier case
- slot for wipes
- soft PU leather backpack straps for comfort
All this without breaking the bank and something that that can benefit the whole family. Choose from 3 colors: gray, black and navy.
And if you have a bit more room in your budget, the Bunso Neoprene is also a great choice that parents can use long after their kids are out of diapers or even in school!
Choose from 3 colors - black, gray and olive!
Do more and be more with Bunso Baby - it's more than a diaper bag! Happy shopping!
