Kid parties... gifts?

Jessi · November 2012

My DD was invited to her first birthday party, for a girl in her class. What is usually expected as a gift, and how much to spend? I'm new at this :-)

Thanks!

ldcoffel · November 2012

I usually think around $15, unless its a good friend. Then a little more.

anything princess, fairy, pony, littlest pet shop, crafty... All would be good.

luvmagoldn · November 2012

I stick close to $15 as well. I bought small LaLaLoopsie dolls at Target the other day.

lite-bright · November 2012

I ask the parent what the child likes or wants when I RSVP. I usually spend less than $20, that typically gets several small toys or one more elaborate toy.

I've tried keeping a small stash of age-appropriate boy and girl toys, but I do like to buy what the specific kid wants if I can, so I'm going back to just buying as needed.

Fun or unusual art supplies always seem to be a good gift for either gender and most ages.

smilejenn · November 2012

I would say $10-15 if you don't know the girl or the family well, otherwise closer to $15.

brightning · November 2012

I shop sales for these kinds of gifts, keeping a small stockpile in a closet, and generally spend less than $10. I prefer to get something generic like blank books & markers, craft kits, etc., since I don't know what they have or like.

jlw2505 · November 2012

I spend between $10-$20 with an average being at around $15. If my DD is good friends with the child, I will spend a little more and if it is a random kid from class that my DD never talks about, etc, I will spend a little less. It adds up (between my 2 DD's, we had 3 parties this weekend). As far as what we buy, I let me kids choose and you can always email the parents and ask for suggestions. Right now, a go to for the girls is a Barbie and some books.