gender reveal party gifts

Ask the Pregnancy Gifting Experts at Nurtured 9!

What should you bring to a gender reveal party? Are gifts necessary?

Your friend’s pregnant and you just received an invitation to a gender reveal party at her house. Sounds fun! But…are you supposed to bring a gift to a gender reveal party? And if so, should it be something for the baby? You are stumped! No worries, we are here to help.

Gender reveal parties are definitely more of a recent trend. Our mothers and grandmothers certainly didn’t host such occasions when they were expecting! So traditionally, there’s no strong etiquette rule that says you should bring a gift to a couple’s gender reveal party. And really, if you’re invited to a gender reveal party, chances are you’ll be invited to Mama’s baby shower as well, and that’s definitely a gift giving occasion. So our final verdict on whether to bring a gift to a gender reveal party? We say skip it! Save your mom & baby gift for her baby shower and/or send along a care package once she delivers her baby and is in major need of care and support.

But wait! We’re not suggesting you show up to the gender reveal party empty handed. Instead, we’d treat the gender reveal party invitation as if it was an invitation to a dinner party, in which case we’d first ask the host or hostess if there’s anything we could bring to contribute to the refreshments (ex: an appetizer, a dessert, a salad, etc.). If they seem to have the menu under control and ask you not to bring anything (ex: “just bring yourself!”), then we’d go the traditional route of bringing a housewarming gift, like a bottle of wine (or non-alcoholic sparkling cider for Mama), a clean burning candle and apothecary match set or another thoughtful home item, or a beautiful bouquet of flowers (already assembled in a vase so Mom doesn’t have to scramble for one as soon as you arrive). Then you can rest assured that you’re being a thoughtful, considerate guest…who is ready to join in ALL the baby news celebrations.

Hope this helps! If you’d like to plan ahead for the baby shower and delivery day, order a Nurtured 9 pregnancy or new mom gift and save 10%!

What to Gift Mama During Pregnancy? Although you don’t have to bring a gift to a gender reveal party, you still might want to let your expectant friend or loved one know you are thinking of her! Sending a pregnancy care package is an extra special way to celebrate Mom-to-be and show your support for her journey into motherhood (and all the ups and downs that come along with it). Whether it’s a gift for her baby shower or it’s just a general “congratulatory” gift at some point during those nine months, your thoughtful gift gesture will not go unnoticed. Soothing belly butter, cozy robes, fluffy slippers, pregnancy teas…a thoughtful care package is sure to make her day!

At Nurtured 9 - where we specialize in gifts for expectant moms, new moms, and babies - you can either choose one of our Signature Gift Boxes OR you can build your own custom gift at a pricepoint that feels right to you in our Curate-Your-Own shop.

Head over to our Curate-Your-Own gift shop at Nurtured 9 to get started!

Pregnancy Gifts Just for Mom

Prefer to skip the curating process? Shop our expertly curated pregnancy and new Mom gifts that make lovely congratulatory or baby shower gifts!

Gifts for the Family

These gift boxes with more items focused on the new baby also make thoughtful baby shower or baby’s birthday presents!

Gift Package Toppers

Gender reveal parties are all the rage these days—so many pink and blue confetti cannons! Add to the festive anticipation with a sweet gesture, like offering to contribute to the menu or bringing a housewarming or pregnancy gift. While gift giving is not expected or necessary, it is still an occasion to give a token of appreciation for being included in their special news. Bring or send a pregnancy gift or plan ahead for her baby shower by building your very own gift in the Nurtured 9 Curate-Your-Own shop!

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