Everything You Need to Know About Baby Shower Gift Giving
Baby showers are joyful celebrations — but they can also come with a lot of unspoken rules and questions. How much should you spend? Should you buy from the registry? Is it okay to go off-registry? We've got all the answers. Here's your complete guide to baby shower gift etiquette.
How Much Should You Spend on a Baby Shower Gift?
There's no hard rule, but here are some general guidelines:
- Close friend or family member – $50–$150
- Coworker or acquaintance – $25–$50
- Group gift – pool resources with others to give a larger, more impactful gift
Remember: it's the thought and quality that matter, not the price tag. A beautiful handmade gift at $40 will often be more appreciated than a generic $80 registry item.
Should You Buy from the Registry?
Registry gifts are always a safe choice — parents have specifically chosen those items because they need them. However, off-registry gifts can be even more special when they're thoughtful and high quality. Handmade gifts in particular are almost always welcomed with delight, even if they weren't on the registry.
Is It Okay to Go Off-Registry?
Absolutely — especially if you're giving something handmade, personalized, or truly unique. The key is to give something the parents will genuinely love and use. Our handmade crochet blankets, artisan stuffed animals, and curated gift sets are perfect off-registry choices that parents consistently rave about.
What Are the Best Baby Shower Gifts?
The best baby shower gifts are ones that are:
- Practical – things parents will actually use every day
- High quality – items that last and don't fall apart after a few uses
- Thoughtful – gifts that show you put care into the choice
- Unique – something they won't receive from five other people
Handmade gifts tick all of these boxes. Our crochet baby blankets, for example, are practical (used daily), high quality (built to last), thoughtful (handmade with care), and unique (no two are exactly alike).
When Should You Give the Gift?
Baby shower gifts are typically given at the shower itself. If you can't attend, it's perfectly acceptable to send a gift before or after the shower, or to drop it off personally when you visit the new baby.
Should You Include a Gift Receipt?
For registry items, yes — always include a gift receipt in case of duplicates. For handmade or personalized items, a gift receipt is less necessary, but a heartfelt card is always a lovely touch.
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