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we could poll the mothers here, but they're probably too busy to respond because they're, you know, mothers

Posted by kare (aka kare) May 18 '09, 10:22

quite honestly if it were me, i would probably prefer receiving a gift card for purely practical reasons.

that said i would be bummed if all i received were gift cards. like, if i were at a baby shower and all the parents-to-be received were gift cards, what would there be to squeal over? plus, it's WAY more fun for the gift giver (if they like that sort of thing) to buy funny or cute thingies.

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I don't mean to be a contrarian here, but times are tough. Is it ever acceptable to just give a pat on the back and a handshake as a gift? - con_carne May 18, 10:39 7
- well, we're assuming someone wants to give a gift. we're not assuming the recipient is full of gimme-gimme expectations. - kare May 18, 10:44 2
  - I know. And when you put it that way, I guess it's sweet. :) -- nm - con_carne May 18, 10:45 1
    - i think i understand your point though. just be glad you're getting a gift! - kare May 18, 10:48
- Not if you show up. You specifically come to a baby shower...you shouldn't come empty handed, IMO. nm - Jim May 18, 10:43 2
  - Can't show up with a big basket full of love? -- nm - con_carne May 18, 10:46 1
    - Chances are it was a big basketful of love that caused the need for the baby shower. -- nm - Jim May 18, 10:47
- Git him!!!! -- nm - Don Homer, reaching for pitchfork May 18, 10:40
Another thing to note is that not every gift receives needs to be used right away. - Don Homer May 18, 10:36
I'm an authority on baby showers by osmosis. My wife wrote the book. - Mop (236 lbs) May 18, 10:33 1
- Good point, registry giving is best. That's the point of registries. (nm) - musubi May 18, 10:35
I qualified my statement that if it's a shower gift, that's different. Those are meant to be opened community-style. GCs don't work for that. - musubi May 18, 10:27 1
- We actually skip the gift card and just buy diapers. - Jim May 18, 10:39
exactly, re: gift cards. The denim jacket is great at showers. oh, and moose, most people occasionally bring their babies indoors in the summer. - loosilu May 18, 10:24 6
- You can dress your baby any way you want. I'm just speaking from my personal viewpoint. - musubi May 18, 10:29 1
  - That's true. I try hard to get the season right. -- nm - loosilu May 18, 10:30
- a denim jacket would be adorable on a baby, but i would want to put my kid in something... cuddlier. - kare May 18, 10:25 3
  - Sephora carries a high end line of baby care products--skin cream, cornstarch based powder, shampoo, body wash, even a water based cologne. - Trish May 18, 10:31 1
    - awesome idea. -- nm - kare May 18, 10:46
  - that would be awesome. Also, baby fleeces and tevas are ridiculously adorable. -- nm - loosilu May 18, 10:26
gift cards are great, I love them...but it feels a little impersonal for his sister's first child, ya know? -- nm - ty97 May 18, 10:24

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