There are a number of factors on how much to spend on a baby’s Christmas present but in general you should spend between $30 and $100.
The main things to consider would be your relationship with the baby and parents, and your budget.
Relationship
Your relationship with the parents and baby will have the biggest impact on how much you spend on a baby’s Christmas gift. For instance, the parents will buy many Christmas gifts and will most likely spend over $100 dollars, while a family friend may just get a small token gift. Below are some suggestions on how much to spend based on your relationship but please use this as a guide and consider your budget before overspending.
- Distant Family Member – As a distant family member you don’t actually have to buy a gift. Unless you are attending a family function, the. Look to spend between $20 and $40.
- Close Family Member -Nephews, Nieces, brothers and sisters in law should expect to spend around $40 to $80 on a selection of Christmas baby accessories.
- Grandparents – This is the time spoil your grandchild and buy get a few Christmas gifts from the grandparents. You should look to be spending between $50 and $100.
- Parents – Parents are normally the big spenders. So be prepared to spend between $60 and $200 on Christmas gifts for your baby.
- Friends – How much you spend will be determined by how close you are with the family. If you are a close friend expect to spend between $30 and $50.
Budget
You should only be spending the amount on a newborn Christmas gift that you feel comfortable with. And you shouldn’t put yourself under financial hardship to buy a Christmas gift for a baby.
Recent Presents
If the baby has recently been born, you might have brought a baby shower present and a newborn gift. So you wouldn’t be expected to buy an expensive gift for a baby’s 1st Christmas. If you have recently given them something you could buy a token gift like a Christmas themed bib or Festive teether. These are lower costs and would be under $20.
We hope that this article has helped you decide on how much you should spend on a baby’s Christmas present. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please reach out.
This article has been written by Luisa Figueroa. She is a mother of one and the owner of the My Little Love Heart brand.