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First, how incredibly generous of you! I definitely think that $500 would be more than enough, and probably way more than even expected! I'm not pregnant, but I know I would be incredibly thrilled with that amount and think that you were an angel! However, if you REALLY want to go REALLY over the top, and feel 100% comfortable doing so, you can always do the 1K. They will be more than impressed with your generosity either way. Congratulations!
Babies are so expensive. $500 would be a very generous gift but man 1k would be outstanding
Can you be my Aunt? In all honesty, $500 is more than enough and very, very generous.
I agree $500 is very generous. What about doing $500 in gift cards and a large savings bond (EE series or something similar) for the baby when born? It would be like a nice start for a college savings fund or whatever.
@caszos: Great idea! I got a TON of those when I was born and they're coming in VERY handy now for adding to our downpayment on a future home!
$500 sounds good if they already have a crib and Savings bond or starting a college savings fund for the baby would be a great way to help the parents and child. I know I appriciated the savings bonds my grandmother bought me when I was a kid when it came time to pay tuition.
Heck, I think $100 would be plenty! $500-$1,000 would be over-the-top generous and I'm sure it'd be greatly appreciated.
@ejs4y8: I'm saying! I hope my siblings would be this generous when I start getting the little ones :)
@MrsMaine: My grandparents have always done this for us. We would get a small gift and then that magical envelope.
It is coming in VERY handy now that they have all matured!
$1K is very very generous. I'd say they'd probably be shocked to recieve that much. $500 would definitely be a huge help. It's your call. I'm sure they'd be happy with whatever you choose to give them.
Omg, I'd be so thrilled if someone gave us a $500 giftcard! Since I am a first time mother-to-be, I'm inclined to say get them anything you can! Just kidding, you should give what you feel comfortable with. It's good that you don't plan to do it in a crowd, it appears to be too showy that way. It sounds like they're in a similar financial situation as my husband and I. We're not rolling in money but we're not doing all that badly either. Still, we're freaking out about the financial strain this could have so every bit offered is a wonderful help.
How old is the crib they are going to use? New safetey guidelines may make that one considered unsafe.
I think what you are doing is very generous and loving.
I recieved a few gifts of $500 when I was pregnant/had my son, and I was absolutely FLOORED (especially because a lot of those gifts came from the other side of the family which I haven't had an opportunity to get particularly close with).
When I'm giving a gift I usually buy something between $50-100, or give a gift of that amount.
Five hundred dollars is incredibly generous. I have never heard of anyone I know getting that kind of a gift, even from their own parents.
Generally, I have found that people tend to spend less on baby gifts than on wedding gifts. Most of what I received were cash of maybe $50 or $100 or items bought from the registry.
But if $500 or even $1000 is affordable for you and you want to do it, there is no reason not to give a gift like that. My only caution is that if you have a larg-ish family with many other nieces and nephews, you may be setting the bar rather high. Although no one is entitled to any gifr, other nieces/newphews/cousins, etc. may feel hurt if you don't give the same amount to all first babies.
My sister got pieces of furniture from an Aunt and an Uncle and from my parents. I think the pieces from the Aunts and Uncles were approx. $500 and my parents spent about a thousand. Neither of these relatives is likely to hae their own grandchildren so I think this is why they were so generous with my sister.
thanks everyone! i spoke to my sister (soon to be grandma) and she suggested $800 (i dont understand a $200 diff but i wont upset grandma2b) and i'll host the baby shower (we have a bigger house). she also told me they have already put things on layaway so hopefully this weekend they can start bringing stuff home for the baby's room. thanks!
I think a nice $100 gift card would be lovely plus maybe $250 or more in cash for their savings for college. That way they can decorate or buy the essentials while you still get to support their future.
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hello momma Bees and friends
my nephew and his wife are going to have their first baby this year (yeah) and although they are not hurting, like most they have a mortgage and bills. i have no idea how much it costs to deck out a babies room these days (i havent been in a baby store for about 14yrs) so would $500 be enough or should i go with $1K, or is that too over the top?
this is their first child, i know they have a 2nd hand crib from a friend (they will buy a new mattress) so they are not silly with money but i dont want them having to get everything 2nd hand either, especially for a car seat/safety equipment (not that i think they will get this 2nd hand)
im hoping to surprise them and mail the gift cards this week (baby isnt due until July) as i dont want to do something like this at a baby shower/with a crowd
thanks, i remember the day he was born and all his firsts so we are all very excited