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Dulcinea
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Dulcinea
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How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
My brother is expecting a baby and I'm not sure how much to spend on the shower gift?
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Posted 9/28/08 6:25 PM  |
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Gatsbygirl
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
I would aim for one of the big ticket items- swing, stroller etc
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| Posted 9/28/08 6:27 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
I said whatever you can afford, to me it's the thought that counts. Plus, you can get something really meaningful that doesn't have to cost a lot of money. I know that I would have been really upset if my brother & his wife or BIL & his wife spent a lot on a gift knowing they are both saving for houses.
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| Posted 9/28/08 6:32 PM |
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Dulcinea
Weekend Warrior
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Dulcinea
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
Sounds like $100 or so is a good ballpark to aim for.
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| Posted 9/28/08 7:36 PM |
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DancinBarefoot
06ers Rock!!
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
I am of the mind that you should never spend more than you can afford - regardless of the relationship.
At the time my sister had her first DC I was able to host her shower and pay for it in full and buy her crib. For her second child, the most I could afford was a simple outfit that I bought on sale.
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| Posted 9/28/08 9:07 PM |
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Melissa77
Mommy of 3
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Melissa
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
I would get something in the $100-$200 range assuming I could afford it.
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| Posted 9/28/08 9:09 PM |
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ckone
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
Posted by Gatsbygirl
I would aim for one of the big ticket items- swing, stroller etc
I agree. A sibling gift should be something like a PNP, Stroller, Highchair... IMO
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| Posted 9/28/08 9:15 PM |
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monkeybride
My Everything
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
Posted by CathyB
I said whatever you can afford, to me it's the thought that counts. Plus, you can get something really meaningful that doesn't have to cost a lot of money. I know that I would have been really upset if my brother & his wife or BIL & his wife spent a lot on a gift knowing they are both saving for houses.
I agree. It's not the amount. It's the thought put into a gift.
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| Posted 9/28/08 9:54 PM |
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nbc188
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
Posted by monkeybride
Posted by CathyB
I said whatever you can afford, to me it's the thought that counts. Plus, you can get something really meaningful that doesn't have to cost a lot of money. I know that I would have been really upset if my brother & his wife or BIL & his wife spent a lot on a gift knowing they are both saving for houses.
I agree. It's not the amount. It's the thought put into a gift.
ITA. Whatever you can afford, I'm sure you'll find special things to buy, regardless of price.
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| Posted 9/28/08 9:57 PM |
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CrankyPants
I'm cranky
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
I think it really depends on what the buyer can afford.
We bought the bedding and some of the accessories to go with it.
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| Posted 9/29/08 8:45 AM |
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Theresa05
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
I dont have siblings, but if I did I would try to get the biggest items next to whatever my mother was getting as long as it didnt break my bank :)
or make a huge basket of all the things I know you need once the baby arrives..
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| Posted 9/29/08 8:48 AM |
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2PreciousBlessings
The Perfect Pair
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
Posted by Gatsbygirl
I would aim for one of the big ticket items- swing, stroller etc
Me too. Also, I would add a few more items with this. My brother is only 10 years old so we I have a long time to think about this but when the time does arrive his child will be spoil rotten.
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| Posted 9/29/08 8:52 AM |
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dawnygirl25
Growing up soo fast..
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
Posted by ckone
Posted by Gatsbygirl
I would aim for one of the big ticket items- swing, stroller etc
I agree. A sibling gift should be something like a PNP, Stroller, Highchair... IMO
yes..I agree...and this is what my sis did for me. she got me the stroller along with some other smaller items..
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| Posted 9/29/08 12:12 PM |
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Rycois
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
Obviously, first and foremost, what you can afford - and your sibling would probably know your situation and understand if you couldn't spend a lot. But, I would go for a big item.
We got SIL her Maclaren and a few outfits for baby, so I believe we spent about $300.
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| Posted 9/29/08 12:17 PM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
I am pitching in with my mom for a double stroller that my sister needs. We will not get this until the twins are about 6 months old...it is pretty $$
for her shower, I got her a few things off the registry (exersaucer, bottles, clothing, etc)
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| Posted 9/29/08 12:19 PM |
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LiveAgain
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Re: How much to spend on baby gift for sibling? POLL
I voted $100+
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| Posted 9/29/08 12:22 PM |
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