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Expectant parents should consider the number of shower guests before registering for their newborn and choose products in a variety of categories and price ranges.
Before creating a baby registry, parents should take into consideration how many people will potentially be purchasing a baby gift and how much an average gift giver will likely want to spend. Consider Baby Gift Giving Opportunities Such As Showers or Office PartiesIt is not uncommon for close friends, family, and co-workers to want to buy gifts for the new baby. For example, an expectant mother who works and also goes to church may end up having two or three different baby showers. Her friends may throw one shower, her co-workers may throw another shower at work, and she may have a third shower thrown by church members. The number of people attending these showers adds up quickly. The dollar value of the registry should be high enough to accommodate all of the gift givers; if someone goes to buy a gift and there are no unpurchased gifts on the registry, they will have to choose a gift on their own, without the aid of a registry. Here are two good rules of thumb to consider when deciding on the total value of gifts to place on a baby gift registry: Consider the number of people invited. Most baby shower attendees will purchase a gift or contribute toward a group gift. Consider the amount invitees will want to spend. Some people will spend $20, but others will spend much more. Close family or friends may want to purchase a large item for the baby, such as a crib or stroller. Also, if anyone decides to contribute toward a group gift, the group as a whole may purchase a more expensive item or handful of inexpensive ones. Adding Items to a Baby Gift Registry: Variety and Selection are KeyBaby shower guests are unpredictable. Every person has an opinion about what items an expectant mother most needs for the newborn. While one person may think cute outfits for a little girl are of utmost importance, another person may prefer to purchase newborn care items like tear-free shampoo and diaper rash cream. Parents should aim to place a good selection of items from every category (bathing, feeding, clothing, sleeping, travel, etc). Choosing items with different price points is also a good idea; some people prefer to give a collection of less expensive items versus a single expensive product. If expectant parents want to make sure to receive items they want and need, they should place enough items in a variety of price ranges on the registry so gift givers don’t run out of gift options. If that happens, the parent(s) might receive items they don’t want or need and can’t return or exchange. Other helpful articles include:
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