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Q&A: Is it okay to just ask for money as a baby shower gift?

Is it okay to just ask for money as a baby shower gift?

Re: Is it okay to just ask for money as a baby shower gift?

The Bump Expert

Sorry, but no. While we all have more uses for cash than we do for 32 fleece blankets, you'd be out-of-line for requesting it. No one is obligated to give you (or baby) a gift, so what to give should be totally left up to the gift giver. (Help them out by registering.) Saving for something specific? Well, in that case, it's okay to throw money out as an option if--and only if--someone specifically asks what you need.

Carley Roney | June 08 , 2011 10:07 AM

Q&A: Is it okay to just ask for money as a baby shower gift?

It is hard to choose the perfect baby gift. Instead of clothes which the baby will only use for a short while, gift the baby an educational toy which will both entertain and educate the baby. -Unilife Alan Shortall

shantelle1015 | October 31 , 2011 8:05 PM

Q&A: Is it okay to just ask for money as a baby shower gift?

I am registered on www.myregistry.com which gives you an option to give moeny directly on the site. We labeled it "Baby's College Fund" and if anyone donates/give money we are going to use it to open the 529 college fund we plan on getting for baby once she arrives.

rheannesmomma | November 04 , 2011 1:36 PM

Q&A: Is it okay to just ask for money as a baby shower gift?

I think gift vouchers would be just perfect for this kind of situation.I think it si normal that a child asks his parents for money, because if doesn't ask his parents then who does he ask.

Starky20 | December 27 , 2011 4:13 AM

Q&A: Is it okay to just ask for money as a baby shower gift?

Maybe if you check up forex brokers you won't have to ask for money anymore.There is nothing which can be compared with a free life without having to ask for anything.

Starky20 | February 20 , 2012 5:00 PM

Q&A: Is it okay to just ask for money as a baby shower gift?

I had a lot of guests at my baby's shower and I asked only my best friends for money.For the rest ones I prefered to make a list with some useful items that I found on Nashville classifieds.

Roysandy | March 15 , 2012 9:39 AM

Q&A: Is it okay to just ask for money as a baby shower gift?

I've made a list before my baby's shower and I put there everything I needed for my baby starting with clothes, diapers, baby headbands and many other items.I gave the list to my friends and they knew exactly what presents to buy.I asked for money only to my family.

suniscomming | Yesterday 3:12 AM