Shower Hostess Gifts

MrsL2B

I assume getting the shower hostess a gift is a thing that people do. In my case, I think it's extra important since my friend is throwing my shower at her mother's house (it's just more convenient). Her mom is reportedly thrilled to have the shower at her home, but I don't know her very well, so I feel like I should get her something extra nice. However, I don't even have a frame of reference for typical hostess gifts for a baby shower. What is everyone getting their hostess?

Emerald27

I don't remember what I did for my friend who hosted my baby shower with DS, but I would think a gift card (like Amazon or Starbucks or nice restaurant) and a card would be sufficient. For moms, sisters, and MILs who are hosting, something "grandma" or "aunt" related seems appropriate.

bumpuser10309732

I've been thinking about this too. I can't figure out what is appropriate to spend on said gift?

DreadGamerWife

I typically give some type of food (ie, nice chocolate) or other consumable that I know that the hostess will like. 

MrsTinMKE

Oh i didn't even think about this!! Glad I have some time to come up with something creative! 

ADH0906

MIL and FIL threw is a baby shower last weekend, and since they're totally not the 'bottle of wine' type people...we brought them a 24 pack of their favorite Wisconsin beer. Win win, since we got to have some too

Had it been anyone else, I would have done something more formal like wine or chocolate or a "grandma" item, like PPs said.

DaniGrace89

I didn't realize this was proper etiquette for my bridal showers. Whoopsies. But was just made aware of it and will be giving gifts. I agree with PPs that a grandma or aunt gift would be nice.

heathera1979

My sis gave her shower hostesses cute umbrellas and chocolate.. I'm planning on maybe some inexpensive bath gels and lotions and chocolate, you know, to keep with the shower theme.

SusieBW

My mom and MIL hosted my baby shower for DD, and I got them each a bouquet of flowers and the little girl Pandora bracelet charm.  I feel like I might have also gotten each of them a GC for a pedicure, but I can't remember.

heathera1979 said:

My sis gave her shower hostesses cute umbrellas and chocolate.. I'm planning on maybe some inexpensive bath gels and lotions and chocolate, you know, to keep with the shower theme.

I did this for my bridesmaids to thank them for my bridal shower.

MrsL2B

Ooh, wine and chocolates are great ideas!

PBJellyTime

Oooh I like the Pandora bead idea, especially since my Mom & MIL have everything.  MIL already has a grandma charm, but that could work for my mom.  I was planning on getting them each a Vera Bradley Bag OR Coach bag, but hadn't yet decided.  (They have both spent lots of money on this little one's gifts, and that doesn't begin to touch what the shower will cost them, so I want to get them something somewhat substantial to say Thanks.)

SusieBW

PBJellyTime said:

Oooh I like the Pandora bead idea, especially since my Mom & MIL have everything.  MIL already has a grandma charm, but that could work for my mom.  I was planning on getting them each a Vera Bradley Bag OR Coach bag, but hadn't yet decided.  (They have both spent lots of money on this little one's gifts, and that doesn't begin to touch what the shower will cost them, so I want to get them something somewhat substantial to say Thanks.)

Do you know if it's a boy or a girl?  I went with the little girl charm for my mom and MIL since I already knew they were getting a granddaughter.  If your MIL already had a grandma charm, getting the little boy or girl might be a cute alternative.

glggirl

OP: I would think a nice card, and gift card to a favorite store would work. 

So here's my question: My MIL and my SD (7 years old) are "hosting." I want to get SD something as a thank you, but I also don't want to make it tooo baby related, since we're working hard to make sure she doesn't feel replaced by the new baby. What would you do in that situation?

PBJellyTime

SusieBW said:

PBJellyTime said:

Oooh I like the Pandora bead idea, especially since my Mom & MIL have everything.  MIL already has a grandma charm, but that could work for my mom.  I was planning on getting them each a Vera Bradley Bag OR Coach bag, but hadn't yet decided.  (They have both spent lots of money on this little one's gifts, and that doesn't begin to touch what the shower will cost them, so I want to get them something somewhat substantial to say Thanks.)

Do you know if it's a boy or a girl?  I went with the little girl charm for my mom and MIL since I already knew they were getting a granddaughter.  If your MIL already had a grandma charm, getting the little boy or girl might be a cute alternative.

Nope, we don't know what we are having! We are having a surprise!

femail

ADH0906 said:

MIL and FIL threw is a baby shower last weekend, and since they're totally not the 'bottle of wine' type people...we brought them a 24 pack of their favorite Wisconsin beer. Win win, since we got to have some too Had it been anyone else, I would have done something more formal like wine or chocolate or a "grandma" item, like PPs said.

Is their favorite WI beer from Leinenkugel's?? mmmmmmm

femail

My mom, sister and possibly god mother are throwing my baby shower. Luckily they all love wine, so I think I'll go with that for gifts!

Jennifer18131

I'm getting a glass pitcher with a wooden spoon and a packet of lemonade mix. I'll tie a ribbon around it and voila!

If your hostesses like wine, a bottle of their favorite type wrapped in a cute dish towel is a great idea.

golfingdarwinfish

I tend to gift Laura Mercier gift sets, Michael Aram candles/diffusers, gift basket of Antica Farmacista products and an edible arrangement a few days post event.

pnwlover12

PBJellyTime said:

Oooh I like the Pandora bead idea, especially since my Mom & MIL have everything.  MIL already has a grandma charm, but that could work for my mom.  I was planning on getting them each a Vera Bradley Bag OR Coach bag, but hadn't yet decided.  (They have both spent lots of money on this little one's gifts, and that doesn't begin to touch what the shower will cost them, so I want to get them something somewhat substantial to say Thanks.)

Holy shit. This makes me feel poor.

MrsTinMKE

SusieBW said:

My mom and MIL hosted my baby shower for DD, and I got them each a bouquet of flowers and the little girl Pandora bracelet charm.  I feel like I might have also gotten each of them a GC for a pedicure, but I can't remember.

Love the pandora bracelet idea! 

jenndub

I have always given gift cards and a card with a nice note inside.

cozybluebear

My shower was hosted by my Mom and MIL. We bought them each a piece of jewelry... my Mom got a necklace and my MIL got a charm which she collects. We spent less than $200 for both.

CNJ4EVA

I gave my sister a bottle of wine and a gc to her favorite clothing store.

A manicure gc always seems to be appreciated, too.

suprsuz

I'm with @DaniGrace89‌. I had no idea this was proper etiquette. Luckily the same friend who threw my bridal shower is throwing the baby shower - so I have a chance to make that right.

ADH0906

femail said:

ADH0906 said:

MIL and FIL threw is a baby shower last weekend, and since they're totally not the 'bottle of wine' type people...we brought them a 24 pack of their favorite Wisconsin beer. Win win, since we got to have some too

Had it been anyone else, I would have done something more formal like wine or chocolate or a "grandma" item, like PPs said.

Is their favorite WI beer from Leinenkugel's?? mmmmmmm


@femail‌ Nope, New Glarus.