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Gender reveal party... do I take a gift?

Malone81Malone81 member
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Silly post I know but I am just a little stumped.  I always take something to a party... bottle of wine, small gift, something! but I have no idea what I am supposed to take to this party. 

If you have been to one of these parties, did you take a gift? if so, what?  (this is for baby #2 so they have all the basics covered.)

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  • Wally3Wally3 member
    When in doubt take a dessert. Cookies or brownies or mini cupcakes always go over well. I wouldn't buy anything for the baby because you will problably want to get something gender specfic once you know / meet the baby.

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  • lupineauralupineaura member
    I've never been to one of these parties (I think they are a new phenomenon?), and I'm not planning on throwing one. From what I understand, gifts are not typically expected. Is it a dinner party? What I usually do in these situations is ask the host if there is anything I can bring.
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  • 526SadieSadie526SadieSadie member
    You could bring a little something for the host or hostess- but it's not mandatory at all.  If it were me, I might bring mini cupcakes with pink and blue frosting.
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  • lucy11111lucy11111 member
    People have parties dedicated soley to revealing the gender of their baby??
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  • Kris2011RNKris2011RN member

    nope just show your pretty little face! :)

     

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  • cbj09cbj09 member

    imagelucy11111:
    People have parties dedicated soley to revealing the gender of their baby??

    Yes... it is shocking, isn't it?

    No you definitely shouldn't take a gift. If they're making that big of a deal about whether it is a boy or girl, the probably won't want anything gender neutral and you clearly won't know whether to get boy/girl stuff yet.  

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  • christyhalchristyhal member
    I haven't been to one of these yet, but I've heard of them and I've always thought it was just an excuse to get together with friends and family before baby comes, just for fun as opposed to a shower where you'd be expected to bring a gift.  I'd probably bring a dessert or snack item, same as I would to any get-together that wasn't a shower/birthday party/other gift occasion.
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  • aubrie7789aubrie7789
    I've just recently heard of these, and no offense to anyone who wants to have one but it sounds like a way to get gifts. I wouldn't bring anything, maybe just an appetizer or something :)
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  • damabo80damabo80 member

    imagelucy11111:
    People have parties dedicated soley to revealing the gender of their baby??
    yes. AWishness knows no bounds. 

    OP: I wouldn't bring a gift. If gifts later turn out to be expected by the couple, you can give them a book on manners ;) 


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  • SmallmSmallm member
    I just went to my first gender party tonight and I didn't take anything and neither did anyone else... That I noticed anyway. It was just a fun get together with friends. I enjoyed it. Also, I figured I'll get them a gift for the baby shower, no need to now. Hope this helps!
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  • PrimRoseMamaPrimRoseMama member
    I would take some flowers


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  • KasiaS77KasiaS77 member
    How about buy a cute children's book. A classic, for example:  Goodnight Moon!
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  • MrsPDXMrsPDX member
    My personal opinion is yes, definitely bring a gift! Like you said, its always a nice gesture. And even if its not expected, I am sure the couple would be appreciative. I like the PP idea of a children's book. If they already have all the classics, you could get a newer children's book, or one of your favorites that they might not have. 

    I wouldn't bring an appetizer or food, unless you check with them first. Just a thought based on previous party planning. 
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  • KingLEDKingLED member
    edited September 2014
    MrsPDX said:
    My personal opinion is yes, definitely bring a gift! Like you said, its always a nice gesture. And even if its not expected, I am sure the couple would be appreciative. I like the PP idea of a children's book. If they already have all the classics, you could get a newer children's book, or one of your favorites that they might not have. 

    I wouldn't bring an appetizer or food, unless you check with them first. Just a thought based on previous party planning. 
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  • MrsPDXMrsPDX member
    Oops definitely didn't notice the date! Just saw that it was on the recent topics...my apologies!
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