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How soon do you give a gift for a newborn baby? Send one ASAP – or wait until you see them in person?
February 17, 2010 | In: New Born & Baby Gifts
If you might visit the family within a few months, would you wait to give the baby gift in person? Or is it expected that you send it right away when the baby is born?
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8 Responses to How soon do you give a gift for a newborn baby? Send one ASAP – or wait until you see them in person?
beautiful
February 17th, 2010 at 8:18 am
If it were only a few weeks to a couple months I would probably wait, maybe send a card of congratulations. However if we are talking more than couple months I would probably mail one. It just depends on how close you are to the people who had the baby.
Mama2Be
February 17th, 2010 at 8:26 am
It depends on the item. If your giving diapers, wet wipes, clothes, any essentials it’s always very thoughtful to send as soon a baby comes. If you are going to be visiting them in the hospital let them know that you have gifts and would like to bring them when the baby comes home. They really don’t need extra stuff in the hospital because then they gotta pack it up and take it home.
dances_with_unicorns1955
February 17th, 2010 at 8:50 am
If it’s going to be more than a month or so until you visit the family, then I’d go ahead and send a gift. If you’ll be visiting them relatively soon, then take it with you when you go to see them. A gift is really not “expected” in terms of etiquette, as a gift is a voluntary thing, after all, so I’d choose the time that makes the most sense with your plans.
ballerina
February 17th, 2010 at 9:20 am
usually, i give it when the baby is born, but in other case like my sister gave birth her first baby at other state, so i just give it when i see the baby.
sweet p
February 17th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Daisy-Im only 165 IQ-may I suggest that you dont give this gift if its truely for the newborn baby -until its at lease one year old-it really wont appreciate it till then!
Yet if its for the parents-usually there is a baby shower-with pictures YES PICTURES! its appropriate to be there if you cant send it for the shower
if no baby shower-normally bring it or send it soon asap after the birth-if you were a mom you would know that is the key time not to get post partum blues-presents are a little assurance that your not in it all by yourself
and I suggest you also share the best gift too-and recieve it too=
I am praying for you, In Jesus amazing grace that saved me and keeps me free heart and soul, since I repented of my sins-even one lie, and let Him into my heart to be my best friend. amen–as he promised =
REVELATION 3:19&20 I love you unconditionally, and ask you to repent quickly of your sins, Behold I stand at your heart’s door and knock, if you pray and ask me in, I will come in and be your friend and you mine.
Sow good seeds for tomorrows needs-an appropriate TIMELY gift is a good seed.
it depends on the nature of the gift-if its a baby blanket -send it right away-if its a walker toy-you can let her know what it is and wait at least 5 months if its a sit in one.-and as you say you will be there in a couple of months.
Esther
February 17th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Personally, I would send a gift right away if you’re not going to see the family for a few mos. I’m sure the family will appreciate any gifts received. If you know that there is a baby shower or party coming up as well, that’s also a really good time for gift giving.
If you can’t do a gift right now, even sending a congratulations or best wishes card is nice. Flowers and balloons also work nicely.
A few good ideas to try:
Check popular websites like Babies ‘R’ Us ( http://www.babiesrus.com ), Target, Amazon etc…to see if the family has a gift registry under their name. You can type in either of the couple’s name and find out items/things that they want/need.
If you go with baby clothes for a gift you may want to get something that is around 3-6/6-9 mo. and up time period.
Gift cards to children’s stores are also a great bet. That way the couple can purchase any last minute items that they need.
Hope this helps!
Diaper Cakewalk
February 17th, 2010 at 10:52 am
It is really a matter of personal preference. When my daughters were born, most of our far away friends and family sent a gift within the first few weeks (if they sent one, that is.) If they came to visit within the first few weeks, then they brought gifts along then.
Personally, I would go ahead and send the gift now if it will be more than 3 or 4 weeks before you are able to visit them. Just my opinion.
diapercakesbybecca
February 17th, 2010 at 11:15 am
The new parents are so busy with the new baby that I pretty much guarantee they aren’t keeping tabs on the gifts at this point!! However you should definately send a note or card to say congratulations or somehow personally acknowledge their new baby!!
If you want to present the gift in person…..then wait a few months. Either way is fine, really!!