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katie629
LIF Toddler
Member since 8/08 465 total posts
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Kate
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Gender reveal party question
Hi everyone,
I am going to a gender reveal party next weekend. I have never been to one before. Are u supposed to bring gifts? I would always bring something for the party (like a dessert) but did know if people bought baby gifts to these things. Figuring her shower will be within the next two months or so....
Thanks
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Posted 4/26/14 4:39 PM  |
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nessa09
LIF Toddler
Member since 2/09 469 total posts
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Vanessa
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Re: Gender reveal party question
I just went to one and brought a gender neutral outfit. I figure once everyone finds out they will mostly get blue or pink. You could also bring a little blanket or little rattle toy. I figured something small.
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| Posted 4/26/14 5:18 PM |
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babyvibes
LIF Adult
Member since 7/13 1350 total posts
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Re: Gender reveal party question
I've never attended one but DH & I did host one for us. We had around 25 people there. I did not expect anyone to bring presents at all...it was just meant as a special way for DH, me & our family/friends to find out the sex together.
I ended up getting gifts from my best girlfriends (gift card for a prenatal massage), one of DH's friends & his wife (a book, stuffed animal, & blanket), and my aunt (all baby essentials like spoons, first aid stuff, etc).
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| Posted 4/26/14 5:56 PM |
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MrsM84
LIF Adult
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Gender reveal party question
I don't think that a gift is necessary at all, but I think it would definitely be appreciated. I like the idea of a small gift card to Buy Buy Baby or perhaps a parenting book, picture frame, or a baby scrapbook/baby milestone book. Kohls usually has cute things and always has coupons!
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| Posted 4/26/14 6:10 PM |
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PhyllisNJoe
My Box Is Broken
Member since 6/11 9145 total posts
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Phyllis
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Re: Gender reveal party question
When I went to my SIL gender reveal I brought a small token gift. Blue stretchy with dinosaurs on it (put in a blue bag) and pink booties (put in pink bag). When we found out it was a girl, I gave her the pink bag and just returned the boy gift.
You don't HAVE to give a gift. But I think a small boy or girl token gift is cute.
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| Posted 4/26/14 6:23 PM |
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Mrs213
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Gender reveal party question
While I don't think a gift is necessarily warranted, I'd feel awful showing up empty handed. I'd get a gift 
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| Posted 4/26/14 7:21 PM |
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WannaBeAMom11
LIF Adult
Member since 1/11 7391 total posts
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Name
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Gender reveal party question
I always bring a cute boy bib and a cute girl bib. Then I return the bib I don't give them.
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| Posted 4/26/14 7:31 PM |
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Watever143
LIF Adult
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Gender reveal party question
I had one last month and was surprised I got a few gifts... My BF got me a picture frame for a sono pic...i really liked that
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| Posted 4/26/14 8:17 PM |
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MrsT809
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 12167 total posts
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Gender reveal party question
I would probably do something small like a board book and a rattle type toy.
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| Posted 4/26/14 8:48 PM |
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LINewbie
Tigger the the Rescue!
Member since 8/08 5647 total posts
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LB
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Gender reveal party question
I wouldn't - you will be giving a gift at the baby shower. I'd bring a congratulations card.
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| Posted 4/26/14 9:06 PM |
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GoodThoughts
Dreams do come true
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Re: Gender reveal party question
Posted by LINewbie
I wouldn't - you will be giving a gift at the baby shower. I'd bring a congratulations card.
This.
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| Posted 4/26/14 9:38 PM |
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stinger
LIF Adult
Member since 11/11 4971 total posts
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Re: Gender reveal party question
What kind of party!?!?
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| Posted 4/26/14 10:05 PM |
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jams92
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Gender reveal party question
In my experience not everyone brings gifts....I'm just that type of person that doesn't like to go somewhere empty handed. I would pick up a small boy and girl outfit and return the one you don't give
If you don't want to deal with returning, get a small toy/stuffed animal/rattle/books
I would avoid a gender neutral article of clothing
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| Posted 4/26/14 10:32 PM |
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mrsboss
my little love
Member since 12/09 5054 total posts
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Gender reveal party question
If you had to bring anything, just bring a picture frame. There's no way I'd be bringing both a girl and boy gift, then returning what I bought. Too much.
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missfabulous
#mommyneedswine
Member since 6/09 10031 total posts
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Colleen
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Gender reveal party question
I don't think you are required to...but a small, token gift (picture frame, outfit, or even something for the mama to be) is a thoughtful idea.
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| Posted 4/27/14 7:06 AM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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Allison
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Gender reveal party question
I wouldn't give anything.
Message edited 4/27/2014 7:29:25 AM.
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| Posted 4/27/14 7:29 AM |
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jendar
happy bday mom! 7yrs married
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Re: Gender reveal party question
Posted by alli3131
I wouldn't give anything.
Same here
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| Posted 4/27/14 8:48 AM |
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stinger
LIF Adult
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Re: Gender reveal party question
I just looked this up to learn about what this is. It's a little bizarre to me and if its another reason to have a party then bring a bottle of wine!!
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| Posted 4/27/14 3:35 PM |
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babymakes3
Almost there!
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Re: Gender reveal party question
I'd bring something baby related in lieu of a hostess gift. A frame, milestone calendar, unisex socks or booties, etc.
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| Posted 4/27/14 4:39 PM |
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noworlater
LIF Adult
Member since 2/11 1528 total posts
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Now!
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Re: Gender reveal party question
You don't have to bring anything and I personally only would if super close to mom to be and was honestly super excited myself about the baby like if I was the aunt or something
Gifts are not the purpose of the party, its just the parents wanting to celebrate their baby gender with others they love
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| Posted 4/27/14 5:53 PM |
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BBD322x0
LIF Adolescent
Member since 3/14 703 total posts
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Brittany
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Gender reveal party question
I don't think a gift is necessary but I would probably bring a frame.
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| Posted 4/28/14 11:48 AM |
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Aries14
Can't plan life...
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Gender reveal party question
I have brought a girl outfit and boy outfit for my close family that had one.
When I went to a good friends I brought a dessert - I made chocolate covered strawberries and made them pink and blue.
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| Posted 4/28/14 11:56 AM |
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Tulips915
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Re: Gender reveal party question
Posted by noworlater
You don't have to bring anything and I personally only would if super close to mom to be and was honestly super excited myself about the baby like if I was the aunt or something
Gifts are not the purpose of the party, its just the parents wanting to celebrate their baby gender with others they love
ITA!
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| Posted 4/28/14 12:07 PM |
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DaniJude
You're My Home <3
Member since 11/06 14815 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: Gender reveal party question
We had ours and only had immediate and Godparents.
I told those who attended not to bring gifts.
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