https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 30 May 2026 10:42:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-951584 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 06:36:48 +0000 MrsTiz 951584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Random friends, $25ish, family/good friends $50 maybe a little more.. I don't go over $75 for any type of shower. Holidays I do more, dunno why! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-951520 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:32:45 +0000 edelweiss 951520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>for coworkers, usually $20. for friends, around $50. for close friends, $100. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-951013 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 21:09:02 +0000 Sapphiresun 951013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually $40-50 for a shower gift. $20 for a work shower group gift. I recently sent $100 to a cousin that I'm a little concerned how she might make ends meet once her baby arrives... but that's not typical. None of my super close friends/family have had babies yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950960 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:44:26 +0000 daniellemybelle 950960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$40-50 is my typical shower budget. If it were a close friend (none of my good friends have babies yet) I would probably spend more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950827 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:52:39 +0000 jmarionsmith 950827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>usually around 30, unless it's a super close friend then 50. our budget is super tight.</p> <p>the only time i'd give a gift if i didn't attend the shower is if i visit the baby after their born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950823 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:51:57 +0000 littlecasita1122 950823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually $50-75, the $75 is more for closer friends rather than one of my husband's co-workers, as an example. However I did just spend a good $200 on my best friend, but I really wanted to give her things that I thought were actually helpful and didn't mind spending the money.</p> <p>I do not typically send gifts if I can't attend, unless it's a very close friend/family member. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950795 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:42:14 +0000 SweetiePie 950795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and I do send a gift if I was invited but cannot attend. Price doesn't change. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950793 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:41:33 +0000 SweetiePie 950793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$100 is what I feel is the minimum, but I understand that's not normal, haha. I really like giving gifts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950783 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:37:41 +0000 pinkcupcake 950783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$50 usually. If it was my BFF prob at least $100-150 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950777 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:35:08 +0000 wheres_c 950777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$30 for coworker showers, or for babies that arrive and I wasnt invited to a shower or there was no shower.</p> <p>$50-$100 if I was invited to a shower, regardless of whether I attend. Amount depends on our financial situation and what they registered for. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950747 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:17:35 +0000 shopaholic 950747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$50 for most. Up to $300 for my BFF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950745 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:16:45 +0000 ShootingStar 950745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Minimum $50, as much as $200 for a good friend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950644 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 18:14:21 +0000 JessKas 950644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd say $40-60, but if it was a close friend I would spend upwards of $100+.</p> <p>I would send a gift it was a close friend or a family member, even if I couldn't attend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950595 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:50:29 +0000 dolphin 950595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Showers I usually spend $50. Close friend I will spend more. If I don't attend I will send a gift, same amount as if I were attending. My mom always taught me that if I get an invitation, whether or not i can go, I need to send a gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950581 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:45:50 +0000 NCSUchick27 950581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on how close I am to the person. I spent $150 on my SIL's shower gift, but for friends I usually spend about $50. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950530 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:24:53 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 950530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spend around $100. I feel like I can get something (or a couple things) really useful for that amount. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950496 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:14:48 +0000 GrapeCrush 950496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on the person really. A friend that I'm not super close to $30. A better friend or non-immediate family $50. Siblings/super close friends/IL's at least $100 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950493 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:14:27 +0000 chopsuey 950493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on how close I am to the couple.<br /> My gifts have ranged from $50-$1500 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950486 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:10:47 +0000 yin 950486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm probably on the more generous side and end up spending $100. For family I spend close to $200. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950476 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:07:19 +0000 Foodnerd81 950476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and if I can't go I usually still send a gift unless its one of those things where I don't know why I was invited anyway. I might spend a little less but it depends on the friend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950470 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:06:06 +0000 Foodnerd81 950470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$50-75 for a friend, more for a really close friend or family. And if I buy from BBB I could the price paid after coupons, not the list price. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950450 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:58:34 +0000 avivoca 950450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Around $40, but if its a friend or family member it's a bit more since I make a quilt for them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950449 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:58:12 +0000 rachiecakes 950449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$100 for someone really close. $50 otherwise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950448 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:55:59 +0000 Pepper 950448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted $51-60 because I always aim for $50, but often go over budget. If its a really close friend, I'd spend closer to $100. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950442 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:52:26 +0000 anbanan15 950442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe $40? That seems to be the normal here. Most of the showers I have been to recently my mom is also invited so we go together and get a gift worth a lot more.</p> <p>ETA: I remember when I had my shower my friend from NJ insisted that someone would be buying my crib since that is what they do in here circle (usually the godparents), but I insisted I would not be getting any big ticket items even close that value. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950441 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:52:19 +0000 Mrs. Pen 950441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually around $100 since all the showers I attend are usually family or close friends.. If it's a friend (not too close) it's usually $50.</p> <p>Also I hosted the shower for my older sister and am hosting one for my SIL. So I end up spending a lot more on them if you include shower costs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950440 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:52:09 +0000 tillma 950440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Generally I would spend 50-75 dollars or more on a close friend or family member but if I'm not as close the the guest if honor I would probably go more around 25-30 dollars. Generally though it really depends on my relationship with the person. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950433 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:47:58 +0000 Bao 950433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>About $30, but around here that's average for a friend. A close family member or BFF would be more like $50. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-baby-shower-gifts-1#post-950430 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:46:47 +0000 kjpugs 950430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been a little surprised with what I've seen, and just wanted to know what you spend! Try to average but comment with details, since I know it's different if you can attend or not, if you're close, if you're family, your/their situation, geographic location, etc etc.</p> <p>ETA: Related- if you don't attend a shower, do you give a gift? </p>