Are baby shower hostess gifts necessary?

starrysmile18 · June 2012

Question:

So, my mom is hosting my baby shower this upcoming Saturday, and I haven't gotten her anything. I've honestly just heard people doing this recently- that is that ladies are getting something for thier hostess.

I've got to travel 6 hrs for my shower, and she's my mom, and I know she'd rather I just keep my $$$ to myself to get stuff for baby.

What are your thoughts?

What are some good hostess gifts, if I steer that way?

hmp1 · June 2012

A hand written thank you card is fine. If it is not the norm in your circle to give hostess gifts, I wouldn't worry about.

LilLee11 · June 2012

I give hostess gifts, but I don't think they're necessary. I think a hand-written thank you goes a long way these days! That's all I would really expect.

katiebug58 · June 2012

For your mom I would agree a handwritten note should be good. Maybe bring or send later some flowers too?

mb314 · June 2012

I agree with the pp's. Gifts are not necessary - they are nice if you can afford it and I think are more common for non-close-relatives who may be hosting a shower. A nice card or token of appreciation for your mom is more than enough.

OceanLover26 · June 2012

My mom sounds like yours. Plus she and my dad are in early retirement so there isnt much they lack or that I can think of that they would want. I do however know that my mom and dad like to go to Florence, Al on the weekends occasionally so I usually opt for getting them a card with a gift card in it to eat at one of their favorite places they always stop at.

Unem · June 2012

hmp&mrj:

A hand written thank you card is fine. If it is not the norm in your circle to give hostess gifts, I wouldn't worry about.

I agree. You know what's appropriate with your circle. I grew up in a circle where gifts were expected, but where I live now they aren't. I'm still going to get my shower host something because she just bought a house (that they've had to renovate) has a 1 yr old, is expecting her second on June 21st, and will be moving to her new house in July. My shower is in August. Anyone who can plan and throw a shower under those circumstances deserves a little something extra!

Shazzie116 · June 2012

I am planning on a handwritten thank you card and a bottle of wine. My mom, MIL and SIL are hosting, so I'll spend $30-35 total. They don't expect anything so I'm sure they'll appreciate it.

kcalpin · June 2012

I agree that a thank-you note is fine. My mom and my sisters are throwing mine (this Saturday, yay!) so I'm going to write them all a letter and get them something small (bottle of wine, gift card for a manicure, something like that).

SpartyMom2B · June 2012

When someone is hosting an event for some else (like a shower), hostess gifts are not necessary unless the event is held at the host/hostess' house.

A gift for your mom isn't necessary, but an expression of gratitude is (like making a small speech at the shower to thank her).

damabo80 · June 2012

Since it's your mom, I hand written thank you note and a small bunch of flowers would be perfect.

damabo80 · June 2012

Since it's your mom, I hand written thank you note and a small bunch of flowers would be perfect.n

kjskjs · June 2012

I think as long as you give a thank you note, that's all that is really necessary. My mom specifically told me I was not allowed to get her a gift. However, I plan to ignore her and get something small like a keychain that says Nonna (italian for grandmother).

cbridle · June 2012

katiebug58:
For your mom I would agree a handwritten note should be good. Maybe bring or send later some flowers too?

I think this is an excellent idea, and what I am thinking of doing!

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