How much should I spend on baby shower gifts?

My best friend and my cousin-in-law are both pregnant. I'm planning on sewing them both bedroom sets for the baby, making them diaper cakes, and giving them another gift at like $16 each. Is this enough? I'm also planning both their showers. It's hard because I don't have a lot of money myself, I'm only 20 and I have student loans to pay off, plus with both showers happening at around the same time, it's sort of tough. Any suggestions?

How much should I spend on baby shower gifts?
You are spending enough, trust me! No one is going to really be tallying up purchases. They will be anxioulsy waiting for momma to open up THEIR present!! So....what you are getting them is more than enough. I would even venture into the realm of saying that getting them MORE than this would probably make other guests feel like they DIDN'T get enough.
Reply:more than enough and get somoene else to share in the planning and cost
Reply:I just had my shower last Saturday and I honestly didn't care how much my close friends spent on me. I was just glad that they made it to my shower (they're also in college and work part time). To me, their presence was priceless. But since you're making diaper cakes and doing so much more, I don't think you have to spend that much. Hopefully, your friend and cousin will appreciate all the little things you do!
Reply:wow what your already doing is more than enough! i had my baby shower and my friends didnt get me nearly as much as your doing for your friends! your a good friend to have!
Reply:that is plenty one of my friends just had her baby shower and i only spent $20 on her
Reply:Great ideas.Yes that is plenty. You have to think that your not the only one giving them gifts. When I had my baby shower it was so over welming because of all the stuff I recived. I kind of wish that people wouldnt have gotten my so much because as a new mom you want to by alot all ready. My son had so many new born clothes that he out grew them before he could wear them all. I would try talking to the people who are coming and see if they would give gift cards or even tell one to bring clothes 3-6 mths, another 6-9 mths and so on and so on. That way the qifts will be spaced out and she wont get to much stuff she wont be able to use. Good luck and I hope I helped you.
Reply:First of all, let me comend you on ALL that your already doing. You're very sweet. I see that you want to give them something personal (bed sets) that will last for a long time, something memorable (diaper cakes), and a gift they may need or want ($16 gift). I would recommend getting something you know they want or need (gift registery) in that price range or combine your money with others to get a big ticket item. It is very exciting when you have a big item to check of your list of Baby's Must Haves (one less thing for the mommy-to-be to buy).





Good Luck and don't stress yourself out because you are doing A LOT already!
Reply:you are doing PLENTY! if they cant appreciate that then thats THIER problem, not yours.





the stuff you are doing for them costs money.
Reply:I think you are being MORE than generious by just throwing the showers. That's a lot of work, time and expense!





You are a very nice friend. I hope they appreciate you.








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Reply:That is more than enough. You are very sweet and thoughtful, considering that you are so young and paying off your own loans.
Reply:Wow!!! I that is wayyyyyy more than enough!!!! The average gift for showers of b-day parties cost around 20 dollars... The shower alone will run you anywhere from 100-300 dollars depending on what you get and how much your budget allows.... If I were you I would do one of your three options and leave it at that!!! The easiest to me would be a 16 dollar gift.. It is cheaper than a diaper cake, and it is less time consuming than a bed set..... Don't get to in over your head.. It will cause much unneeded stress!!!!!








Good Luck!!
Reply:Wow, a handmade bedding set for baby. That alone is something that is an incredibly special gift, and I would say there is no reason to add another gift to it. But you are, by making a diaper cake, which is another labor of love and will make their baby showers that much more special and memorable.





I don't know what the $16 gift is, but you don't need it. Either of the gifts above would be very special and quite sufficient alone, but together, and coupled with the time and expense involved in planning their baby showers? Honestly, I hope you aren't overextending yourself. I feel certain that your friend and your cousin will be overjoyed by your generosity as it is.
Reply:i think that you are doing enough honey. that is so nice of you to sew the bedroom sets, that's kinda special. especially since you are planning their baby showers, i think you are in the clear.
Reply:honey, sewing the bedroom sets and planning the showers-that is plenty. You don't need to do the diaper cakes unless you just want to. There is absolutely no need to buy the other $16 gift.