How Much to Spend on Baby Shower Gift

There’s no doubt about it – baby showers are joyous celebrations. But trying to figure out the perfect gift and how much to spend can be stressful. It’s hard to find something personal and useful that shows just how much you care, without breaking the bank. 

We put together this guide to help make the hunt for perfect baby shower gifts easier and more enjoyable, so that you can focus on what really matters: showering your friend or family member with love on this special occasion! 

Key Considerations for How Much to Spend on a Baby Shower Gift 

Before you start shopping for a baby shower gift, it’s a good idea to read up on some baby shower etiquette and set a budget for yourself. To help you decide how much you should spend, there are a few important things to consider… 

First and foremost, think about who you are shopping for. Are they an acquaintance, coworker, friend, or family member? How much you want to spend will likely depend on how close you are to the parents-to-be. It makes sense to spend a bit more on your sibling’s baby shower than your colleague, as an example. 

You might also want to consider how extravagant the baby shower event is when deciding how much to spend. There may be slightly different expectations for a backyard potluck compared to a fancy country club event. 

Lastly, keep in mind that there are many ways to give a gift that stands out without having to spend too much money. A personalized or custom gift can be more impressive and appreciated than a super expensive one. Something personal or unique will show that you put thought and care into the gift, rather than just money.

What’s the Average Amount Spent on Baby Shower Gift? 

Now that you’ve thought about your relationship with the parents-to-be and the kind of event you’re attending, let’s take a look at how much people typically spend on baby shower gifts. 

We’ll break it down by relationship: 

• For coworkers or acquaintances, people tend to spend around $30 to $50
• For friends or distant relatives, many people spend between $50 and $100
• For close friends or family members, most people spend between $100 and $200 or more 

At Bestowe, we offer a wonderful selection of baby shower gifts that are perfect for sending giving something unique and off the registry. A baby shower gift is best if it is unexpected and unique and thoughtful.

Of course, these are just general parameters to help point you in the right direction. As we mentioned earlier, the best baby shower gifts are about so much more than the price tag! 

As a tip, if you’re trying to save money but still want to give a gift that’s special and high-quality, you can always talk to some other guests about going in on a larger gift together. 

$50 Baby Shower Gifts

We have the perfect mix of value, thoughtful and simple - and sometimes the most simple of gifts can speak a thousand words. 

Our Welcome Baby gift box includes an organic linen and natural wood teether, soothing baby balm, and artist Nikki McClure's The First 1000 Days: A Baby Journal. It's the ideal present to welcome the newest addition to the family. 

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Under $100 Baby Shower Gifts

If you're looking for something for mom, dad and babe, these next couple of gifts show you aren't just thinking of the babe, but the tired and joyful parents who need a bit of a pick me up too. 

Bundle Up Baby Gift Set (shown above) comes with a beautiful Scandinavian-inspired blanket, an adorable little eco bird rattle, and some wonderful smelling refreshing body + room spray. 

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$100-$200 Baby Shower Gifts

For that larger gift, a gift for a group of people to give, the parents or a generous godparent, we've compiled this baby gift set: 

Our Baby Shower Deluxe is our luxurious gift set for new baby and new parents filled with absolute bliss for the new family; with something for everyone to enjoy. Baby will fall in love with all the new cuddly and cute goodies. But we can't forget about the new parents! They are the ones doing all the hard work and they are bound to enjoy these nurturing and thoughtful goodies including coffee for the sleepless nights with mug, a sleep mask, baby book, baby lovey, chocolate and the cutest leather baby booties to keep those tiny toes warm.

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Our Favorite Baby Shower Gift Ideas vs. Bad Baby Shower Gifts 

If you’re going to spend money on a baby shower gift, put some thought and care into choosing something truly special. If the expecting parents have a registry for the event, you can always just buy something off of that, but we think it can be better to go with something a little more fun and unique. 

One way to stand out is to give a curated box or basket of several different baby shower gifts that center around a specific theme. We recommend choosing high-quality, sustainably-made products whenever you can; it’s always better to give a few quality gifts than a bunch of cheap items. 

Sustainability is always important with gift giving but especially with gifts for children. In today's society, babies have so much more exposure to plastics  and make such a large impact on our environment in the first year of birth before they can make choices of their own. 

Traditional baby shower gifts are often highly-gendered, but these days, more and more expecting parents prefer to receive gender-neutral colors and products. Rather than the typical baby pinks or blues, we recommend going with neutral tones or colors like green, orange, or yellow that are less obviously binary. 

Below are just a few of our favorite baby shower gift boxes to help get you inspired:

• “Baby Shower Love” gift box: This baby shower gift box includes special gifts for both the new baby and the expecting parents. After all, the parents are the ones doing all the hard work! They are bound to enjoy all the goodies in this box, including coffee and a mug for those sleepless nights, a sleep mask, a baby book, a faux-fur baby lovey, and the cutest leather baby booties to keep those tiny toes warm.
  
  
• A customized sign for the bedroom: We think a custom laser cut wood sign like this one is a wonderful, personal touch that adds character to a baby's room. 
  
  
• A personalized wooden step stool: This creative step stool is great for when the baby is a little older and ready to explore! 
  
  
• “Welcome Baby” gift box: Welcome the newest little arrival with this luxe box of baby shower goodies, including a cool onesie, an eco pacifier, an organic linen teether, soothing baby balm, and a Nikki McClure baby journal. We love that these products are all sustainably-made and suitable for a baby boy or girl.
  
  
• Food delivery: New parents are often overwhelmed or just want to spend time with their new baby. With that in mind, we love the idea of organizing a meal delivery with some friends or through a meal delivery service. 
  
  
• Pay It Forward: Rather than give something material, we like the idea of donating to a special non-profit or supporting a cause that's meaningful to the family. One example is gifting an animal to a family in need in another country which provides them with a source of income and nutrition. 
  
  
• “Bundle Up Baby” gift box: This unique baby shower gift focuses on all things cozy, for both baby and parents. It includes a beautiful Scandinavian-inspired blanket, an eco rattle, some natural baby balm, a cute stuffed animal, and a classic storybook. The parents-to-be get pampered too, with a refreshing body + room spray to keep them calm and happy. 

Gift boxes like the ones highlighted above are fun to give and to receive! The parents-to-be will be delighted to open a box full of so many special, thoughtful items. 

Now That You Know How Much to Spend on a Baby Shower Gift, Let’s Get Shopping! 

As you can hopefully see from this article and the examples above, a great baby shower gift is about so much more than how much it costs; what really matters is showing just how much you care! 

All of our baby shower gift boxes are thoughtfully curated and include only the finest baby products. Plus, the boxes come in a range of different sizes and prices to suit both smaller and larger budgets.