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What gift do you give at gender reveal party??
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I was just wondering if anyone had been to a gender reveal party.. If so what kinds of gifts did you bring. I dont think the mother is expecting gifts, but I would like to give one because she is my best friend! I have heard diapers and wipes, bottles... I just think all that is boring! Do I buy two gifts one for a boy one for a girl and just give the right one after we all find out? What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance 
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Re: What gift do you give at gender reveal party??
DS born 5/15/2010
Trying for #2 Since April 18, 2013
BFP July 18, 2014
EDD baby #2 March 28, 2015
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DS dx with celiac disease 5/28/10
As the others have said, Gender reveal parties are not gift giving events. That being said, I see where you are coming from in terms of wanting to buy your BF something. If you want to bring her something, you could get her a gender neutral picture frame or onesie, but try to keep it on the low cost side.
As for the Gender reveal party itself, I don't think it's AWish or tacky because I see it along the lines of BBQs, birthday parties, Engagement parties, and house warming events. Usually, with those events, guests still tend to bring presents even though they are a non-gift giving event. I honestly think that some people think the gender reveal party is tacky because it is a relatively new thing.
This. Then again, I'd most likely decline the invite, anyway.
I don't think of gender reveal parties as gift giving events but, then, I've never known anyone in real life to have one. But, I get the not wanting to go to party empty handed feeling.
So, if you want to bring something, I think you go the normal hostess gift route (you could even bring them a bottle of wine or champagne with a note to save it to celebrate LO's arrival), or if you want to go baby-related, I think a small toy or some other gender neutral item would be acceptable. Don't stress yourself out by buying both a boy and girl gift only to then have to return the one you don't give her.
Exhibit A why parties like these are moronic.
"But, I want to celebrate the BAAAAAAAYBEEEEEE! I don't want presents, I just want them to come celebrate!"
Bottom line: People feel like they should bring gifts when invited over to any sort of a event. The more "special" the event, the more they feel they should spend/more they feel they need a present. Hell, when my friends invite me over for dinner, I still bring wine or dessert, even if they tell me not to. Why? Because it's polite to bring a gift for your host/ess.
Now if you're inviting me over to celebrate anything specific, I'm feeling even more obligated to bring a gift. Then I have this debate between do I bring a gift and be the only one to do so or do I not bring a gift and be the only one not to do so?
It's awkward all around.
He's the single greatest thing I've done in my life and reminds me daily of how fun (and funny) life can be. He's turned out pretty swell for having such a heartless and evil mother.
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All of that is boring...much like the idea of an entire party dedicated to a single answer to a question. (Personally, I'm not against the idea of sharing the gender in a fun way to family and friends. I'm against it when there are invitations specifically for the purpose.)
The diapers will be appreciated by your friend. Get her what you would normally get her upon hearing the news she's expecting. Or get her something that will be helpful.
If you still insist on being 'creative', then buy some cinnamon and sugar for a girl and some snails and a puppy for a boy(please don't cut off the tail, that's animal cruelty).