Question: What are the rules about hostess gifts for a baby shower?
Answer: A hostess gift is not a necessity, but it is certainly a very kind gesture. Even though a baby shower is given out of the goodness of one's heart, a hostess gift just says, "Thanks."
If someone throws you a surprise baby shower, you are not expected to have a hostess gift immediately. You might consider sending a little something after the baby shower. If you are having a planned baby shower, consider bringing something with you.
Some examples of baby shower hostess gifts include:
- nice candle
- gift certificate (massage, pedicure, lunch, etc.)
- stationery set
- book
- plant/flowers
