Etiquette for Playgroup Birthday Parties

[Ravenclaw]

We are a part of a fairly large playgroup in our neighborhood. At a playgroup a few months ago, I exchanged email addresses with a few of the moms. Well, we just got invited to a first birthday from one of the moms that I just met once and talked to for 10 minutes. I'm wondering what the etiquette is on gift-giving in this situation. What do you think?

[MrsK]

If you bring your child to the birthday party, then bring a gift (a small toy, book, or the like) for the birthday baby. If you are not attending, then call or write with your regrets and best wishes for a happy birthday -- no gift required.

[scrub-jay]

If you bring your child to the birthday party, then bring a gift (a small toy, book, or the like) for the birthday baby. If you are not attending, then call or write with your regrets and best wishes for a happy birthday -- no gift required.

ITA- Just bring a small gift and you should be covered, it reciprocates your child enjoying the party (games, cake, party favors, etc).

[DCJenn]

A Boynton Board book and you're covered.

Jenn

[Ravenclaw]

Thanks! I was thinking something small like a cute book but just wanted to make sure we don't come off as chintzy.

[Meenah]

Agreed!!!!