Baby Shower Hostess Gift?

Krysta6 · June 2015

Has anyone given this any thought yet? Both of my showers are in a month so I want to start planning what I want to get them. I have three gifts to buy: my friend, my mom and my grandma.

anorthro · June 2015

I've thought about it, but haven't done a thing about it

I have 4 shower planners (for the same shower!) and they're all so different.

Rikki_5 · June 2015

hrmm..we are supposed to buy the host a gift??

mak1020 · June 2015

I did not know that.. What do you usually get them?

MirandaC1984 · June 2015

We were looking at the cheaper model of the GoPro for ours because it is more of a pool party we thought it would be fun.

MommyPhoenix · June 2015

I don't know what the standard etiquette is around giving gift(s) to the hostess(es) of showers, but I wanted to show my appreciation to my friend who threw my baby shower and bought her a pair of earrings that I knew she wanted.

tate62610 · June 2015

I have never expected a gift as baby shower hostess because the shower is my gift to the mom.

Krysta6 · June 2015

I don't know if it is required.. I'm sure a thank you note is all that is required.

But they are each making such an effort to throw us a shower that I want to get them something. I'm thinking for my mom and grandma flowers the day after sent to their houses as they love receiving flowers. For my friend I'm trying to think more about her personality, so far I found these affirmation cards I know she will love and either a necklace or a candle? Or maybe something coffee related?

After I posted this I started to google, some common themes for gifts were bath supplies & wine

tate62610 · June 2015

Yeah I feel like the good friend in me would bring her favorite wine or bring her favorite flowers, day of

casserole27 · June 2015

Aww man I didn't even think about a hostess gift!

It'd probably be a nice sentiment since they've put in all the time and bought things for you.
I'll have to brainstorm.

oywiththepoodlesalready · June 2015

I just started thinking about this, planners for mine are my sister and SIL. I'm currently thinking I will get them each wine and maybe something small to go with like a fancy reusable wine cork.

babealertz · June 2015

My MIL threw ours. I wrote her a note. A gift is a nice idea, but she's helping so much with baby stuff that I know she doesn't want us to spend any of our money on her! My mom wants to throw one, too, and it would be a similar situation, but if a friend were doing it I think I would go ahead and get a gift.

saraking437 · June 2015

My SIL's are hosting and I'm getting them each a bottle of their favorite wine, gift cards to their favorite nail salon, and chocolate

millette2015 · June 2015

I'll be getting the host for one shower a thank you card (obviously) and a little tea related gift basket.
The host of my other shower is an avid traveller, so I'm getting her something travel-themed (a shutterfly gift card? Photo frame?) and flowers.

I agree with others - it's not a requirement but a nice gesture to thank the person for all their effort. It's like when someone invites you for a dinner - I tend to bring them something (a bottle of wine typically) as a thank you for their kindness.

cmjn94 · June 2015

@casserole27 SOKKA!!!! Favorite gif of the day!

cmjn94 · June 2015

But on topic, a hostess gift isn't required because the shower is their gift to you, but I think it's nice to get something if you want to!

beetsbees · June 2015

I was just thinking of going to the salon with her and getting us a pedicure/manicure to spend some girl time together before the little one arrives. It's something I've been wanting to do with her anyways.

On a side note my baby shower was amazing even though only 8 out of 40 people showed up.

VioletandRose · June 2015

I've been thinking about this. My planners are my 2 SILs and my mom. Most likely going to have flowers delivered to each of them at work.

2BSJones · June 2015

I gave my hostesses planted orchids and a Bath and Body Works goodie bag. I think it's the thought that counts! Have fun at your showers!!!

shantyrae · July 2015

It seems like hostess gifts are gaining popularity as showers get more and more fancy! My hostesses are going above and beyond I feel like so I got them cute Monogrammed soft coolers and put some summer/relax stuff inside. Spent about $30 on each hostess.... i definitely know they aren't expecting gifts, but they deserve them!

kaya1111 · July 2015

My mother and my MIL are hosting. So I thought because this their first grandchild and it's a girl I would get them matching necklaces with their new titles on them "Nanny" and "Grandma". I found some that are reasonably priced on etsy. Good thing one of Octobers birth stone is pink just in case she decides to come in September.

morganabyrd · July 2015

kaya1111 said:
My mother and my MIL are hosting. So I thought because this their first grandchild and it's a girl I would get them matching necklaces with their new titles on them "Nanny" and "Grandma". I found some that are reasonably priced on etsy. Good thing one of Octobers birth stone is pink just in case she decides to come in September.

LOVE this necklace idea!! Perfect gift.

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