https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 17:20:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-amount-should-i-give-for-a-friends-baby-shower#post-602471 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:58:18 +0000 pinkcupcake 602471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@caffeinated: yeah I agree! We just had lo's dohl a couple weekends ago and most of the gifts were in the $70 range. We have several birthday parties in the coming weeks that I had to shop for today - feel so broke after all the shopping! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-amount-should-i-give-for-a-friends-baby-shower#post-602448 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:50:57 +0000 Freckles 602448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friends are very generous, and i got so many gift cards that ranged from $50-$80! $50 is usually the minimum i will spend. I find that the older i get, i feel like i should spend more! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-amount-should-i-give-for-a-friends-baby-shower#post-602413 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:40:30 +0000 sorrycharlie 602413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with PPs that $50 is generous for not being too close! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-amount-should-i-give-for-a-friends-baby-shower#post-602403 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:39:21 +0000 Bao 602403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$50 is over what I ever spend so I'd say that if it is in your range. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-amount-should-i-give-for-a-friends-baby-shower#post-602389 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:34:46 +0000 Sweet T 602389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think $50 is very generous for someone you aren't close to. I think it would be plenty, especially since you're pairing it with a book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-amount-should-i-give-for-a-friends-baby-shower#post-602339 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:10:16 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 602339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$50 is a generous gift for someone that you don't know really well. I give $50 unless its a very close friend/family member. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-amount-should-i-give-for-a-friends-baby-shower#post-602337 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:10:06 +0000 pinkcupcake 602337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How much does she typically spend on gifts for you? I agree with @Rubies: that 50$ is usually my base. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-amount-should-i-give-for-a-friends-baby-shower#post-602327 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:05:51 +0000 Rubies 602327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$50 is my base amount. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-amount-should-i-give-for-a-friends-baby-shower#post-602320 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:03:10 +0000 Freckles 602320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am sending a belated gift for a friend's shower i could not attend because i live in a different city. Before i moved i only saw her at gatherings and we are not close. But she came to all of my events (wedding, showers, etc.) and is very sweet. I am going to send her a gift card and book, but wondering how much i should give? </p>