How much should I spend on a baby for Christmas?

How much you spend on a baby for Christmas will be between $40 and $80. However, the amount will be determined by a number of things including your relationship with the baby, your financial situation and if you have previously brought a gift or not.

Relationship – The relationship you have with the baby will be the major factor in how much you spend on a baby’s first Christmas gift. For instance, parents can expect to spend between $100 and $300 on their baby. While other family members can budget between $60 and $100. While distant family members and friends will spend between $40 and $80.

Financial Situation – The above values are a guide only and the amount you spend will depend on your financial situation. Christmas is an expensive time of year for everyone so spending a large amount of money on a baby might not be feasible. The parents of the newborn would much rather you spend time with the baby than on a gift you can’t afford. So don’t feel like you need to buy an extravagant gift, it’s the thought that counts.

Previous Gifts – The baby may have been born just before Christmas and you gave a newborn gift. If this is the case you may just want to buy a token gift like a Christmas-themed bib.

We hope this is helped to decide how much you should spend on a newborn Christmas gift for a baby and if you are looking for ideas we have a selection below to choose from.