Do I Need To Send A Baby Shower Gift And A Gift When The Baby Comes?
Hey to all! My friend had a baby shower in Feb. and she had the baby in March. I sent them a really nice shower gift (almost 90 dollars worth of stuff) and I wondered.. do I need to send another gift because the baby has arrived? I was thinking just a nice card, but I wasn’t sure what is usually done.. thanks in advance!
No. You have already given the baby a gift. You can send a card or maybe some flowers to the mother when the child is born.
There is no need to give your friend another gift.
If you feel that you need to do something for her why not surprise her and bring her a home-cooked meal, preferably one of her favorite dishes. Tell her that you can’t stay (that way if she’s tired she won’t feel obligated to have you stay- which will mean a lot since a new baby is quite a challenge) and you thought she’d enjoy some food. Bring disposable plates, cups and utensils so she doesn’t have to worry about dishes!
I’ve had friends/relatives who’ve said this meant the world to them when they’ve had newborns.
If this is your BFF, I would. If not then send a card. If just feel like u have to send or do something. Bring the mother something to eat at the hospital or go by her house to watch the baby while she takes a bath or nap. Or just drop a card with a nice note attached. You dont have to spend money to do something nice for new mothers. Sometime a ear and time is all they need.
I agree with the other posters – a v. thoughtful thing to do would be to bring them dinner. My sister, a mom of two, said that was the best thing that people gave her.
Another suggestion might be diapers. Babies go through so many and with your friend at home with the baby, I’m sure that a large package (if you want to give something else) would come in handy.
Maybe when the baby gets older you can treat your friend to a mani pedi or a massage. My sister (whose last baby weighed 9+ lbs. at birth!) said after being at home and getting thrown up on and not getting any sleep, that she felt frumpy and gross. She went with a bunch of her friends to a day spa and she said it was the best $100 she ever spent.
Hope this helps! Julie
usually it is proper to take a SMALL gift after the baby is born when you go see the baby. If you do not plan on going to see the baby then I don’t know I would think a card is fine. If you do decide to get the baby something I would get something small.
Since you already sent a gift, a nice card for the baby’s arrival is fine.Or if you live close, you can always drop off a nice dinner one night (just call in advance). Your friend will appreciate it.
Just a congratulatory card, not another gift, that is over the top and totally unnecessary.
you already gave them the baby shower gift, so you dont need to get them another one. the card is a very nice touch, though
If your close normally. Buy clothes (cute stuff) 4 the shower, after the birth buy stuff she can ALWAYS use like diapers, wipes, bibs, bottles, etc. Im sure a card would be fine though too.
Your gift at the shower is enough. The card is very thoughtful you should send it.
just a card will do!
No, you only need to send one gift. But as others have said, you could send a congratulatory card.