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[lovekees]

I have been invited to a baby shower of a good friends daughter.  My question is how much to spend on a gift.  Thanks

[CelticCrafter]

What you can afford.

If you're close to the friends daughter then I would spend what I would spend on gift for a niece.

[jackthebear]

no shoulds

spend what you can afford.

if there is a registry take a look, or a gift card to one of the baby stores (if there are any left) 

[cherry]

It has been a long while since I bought baby things. They are expensive, so ,just pick out what you can afford. Babies need all kinds of stuff

[faeriemoon]

I'm sure they have a registry.  Choose something in your price range.  

[Bri369]

My gift is usually based on my relationship with the person and how much I am willing to spend on the gift.  

I usually spend more on baby gifts for some reason.   I just can’t help it.  Lol

But always spend what you’re comfortable on spending.   If she’s registered, that would be a good place to start with getting an idea of what to buy 

[TaylorBrown]

Whtever amount you feel comfortable spending.  I typically start with the registry.  If there is nothing on there in my price range, I purchase a gift card for the dollar amount I was willing to spend on a gift to the store where they are registered.

[chrystaltree]

Spend what you can afford to spend or what you want to spend.  

[Janey2]

It depends....is this the only gift you are giving or are you also giving a gift when the baby is born?

[Eileen in Virginia]

Baby stuff is so cute, it’s easy to get carried away! The registry’s always the first place I check, but I’ll buy a more expensive item like a car seat or stroller for a close relative, as opposed to a less expensive item for an acquaintance. There are plenty of baby basics you can buy that may not be on their registry. New parents will need plenty of diapers, onesies, crib sheets, burping cloths, etc. Most first-time parents won’t have any idea of how quickly they’ll go through some of these basic items and will really appreciate having a good supply once they’re “in the trenches.” Whether I buy from the registry or not, I always buy a gift that I can afford.