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How Much Should You Spend on a Baby Shower Gift? The Best Ideas for Your Budget The arrival of a new baby is a whirlwind of events and traditions, from birth announcements to baby showers. When attending a baby shower, it’s common practice to arrive with a gift for the parent and new arrival. It can be tricky to figure out how much to spend on a present. There are many factors to consider when picking out a gift, but you should always be kind to your bank account. We’ve compiled a list of lovely and thoughtful gift ideas to help you choose a present that fits within your budget. HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU SPEND ON A BABY SHOWER GIFT? If you’re wondering how much to spend on a baby shower gift, you’re not alone. There’s much discussion online about how much is appropriate to spend. You can typically expect to spend between £30 and £200 on a baby shower gift. Exactly where you fall on this scale will depend on whether you’re shopping for a colleague, a close friend, or a family member.  The type of gifts the recipient will need will also change depending on whether this is their first or second (or third) baby shower. If they’re expecting their second baby, they likely already have a pram and lots of onesies, so they may appreciate more practical gifts that’ll save them precious time and energy. THE BEST GIFT IDEAS FOR YOUR BUDGETIt’s no secret that preparing for a baby can be costly, and help from friends and family is hugely appreciated. However, many budget-friendly gift options are available, and while new parents will appreciate a gift, they don’t want you to break your bank account on their behalf. SWEET GIFTS UNDER £25 HAND-ME-DOWN BUNDLEIf you have children yourself, you likely have loads of good-quality baby items stowed away in an attic or under your bed. For a budget-friendly gift, pop these items in a nice gift basket and add a handwritten note. PERSONALISED BODYSUITFor a fun and budget-friendly gift your loved one will adore, go for a comfy and practical personalised bodysuit. Available in various sizes, you can personalise our baby shower bodysuit with a new arrival’s family name. COMFORTERFew gifts are more closely associated with babies than sweet comforters. A soft and cute comforter will be appreciated by any expectant parent. THOUGHTFUL GIFTS UNDER £100 COOK VOUCHERIf there’s one thing you can guarantee about having a baby, it’s that their parents will be low on time once after the birth. That means less time for cooking healthy meals. A Cook gift voucher is practical yet thoughtful and will help keep sleep-deprived mamas and papas sane during those early weeks. Choose between £40 and £100 gift voucher options, depending on your budget. NEWBORN ESSENTIALS SETGive them everything they need to keep their tiny tot cosy and happy with a handy set of newborn essentials. Look for sets with blankets, hooded towels, plush toys or dressing gowns. SCRAPBOOKThose newborn days can pass by in a haze, so surprise new parents with a sweet way to store those treasured memories. They will enjoy their scrapbook for years to come, and keepsake boxes are perfect for popping hospital bracelets and locks of hair into for safekeeping. LUXURY GIFTS OVER £100 If you’re shopping for your sister or best friend, consider helping them out with big-ticket baby shower gifts. TRADITIONAL SILVER GIFTSIn the UK, it is tradition to give a baby a gift of silver that represents the health and wealth you wish for them. Silver presents are timeless, making them the perfect gift to surprise an expectant parent at their shower. Silver gifts can include jewellery, keepsake boxes, picture frames and more. BABY BEDWhen it comes to newborns, you can’t put a price on comfort or safety. Baby beds, like the super-comfy DockATot bed, are guaranteed to be appreciated by any new parent. Just make sure to double-check that no one else attending the shower has picked the same gift! PERSONALISED CASHMERE BLANKETFor the friend who has everything, personalise a snuggly cashmere baby blanket by embroidering it with their family name and due date. This little luxury will help soothe their newborn to sleep once they arrive and will be treasured well beyond their first year.