Just say "items such as bottles, pacifiers, diapers, etc. would be greatly appreciated" on the invite.
Certainly, just say please before or after the no gifts message .
If you want your guests not to bring gifts to the birthday party, you can simply put "No gifts, please" as a foot note on the birthday invitation.
Baby keepsake gifts that are appropriate for a shower consists of a first year baby book that is like a diary with pictures and text of the baby's progress. Also silver is a nice keepsake like silver piggy bank, hairbrush and comb set and even a silver rattle.
When it is appropriate to give gifts to fellow employees depends on the type of business where you work. In general, I would say its ok to give a small gift on a person's birthday, retirement party, or a baby shower (if it is being held at work).
A gift that is appropriate for a mom to be would be a variety of baby gear. Most moms register ahead of their baby shower detailing what gifts are still needed for the nursery.
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A baby shower, where the family and friends are invited to "shower" the mother to be with gifts and equipment for the baby. Often the mother has a wish list and is registered at a store such as Babies 'R' Us where you can find the appropriate and wanted gifts.
Given those conditions, yes. ---- Although registries are widespread and very popular, etiquette-wise they are in bad taste as they are equivalent to asking for gifts. Gifts are NOT to be expected.
Bridal shower gifts should be both thoughtful and personal. However, they should not be as expensive as wedding presents. Think of what the couple's shared hobbies are and choose appropriately.
Pretty much 2 of anything you would get for a single baby shower. Another good idea is to make a basket and fill it with multi packs of onesies, blankets, baby care items.
Certainly. The person(s) giving the shower may specify whether the gifts will be for the baby, for the mother, for the kitchen, for the nursery, can only be clothing, can only be daily usage items such as diapers, just anything the hostess feels is most needed.
If you want some personal bridal shower gifts, you might want to make some yourself. If not, its depends how much you want to spend on your cousin's bridal shower gifts. Even dollar store have some fun and affordable gadgets.