I should send a gift, right?

[HoneySpider]

Family friends of ours had a birthday party this past weekend for their kid who turned 1. We didn't go because it would be ~5 hours round trip for us. I should send a gift though, right? We haven't even met the kid yet and I have no idea what he has so I was thinking of sending a $25 gift card to Toys R Us, Target, something like that. What do you think?

[cgpm]

I don't think that you necessarily have to, but it would be a nice gesture. I would probably pick a couple cute outfits and send that instead. But I prefer to send actual gifts than gift cards.

[MrsMB]

Yeah, a gift would be a good idea. I think the $25 range would be fine.

[estrellita]

I also don't think you have to, but it would be a nice thought! I think a gift card works so you don't have to ship a big toy or something.

[pooh8402]

Ditto the others that it would be nice but you don't have to.

[ewall]

I don't think you have to send a gift. I think a 1st birthday card might be a nice gesture. Maybe a board book, too.

[Deleted]

I agree with the others, you don't have to but it's a nice gesture. I'd go with the giftcard, quick and easy.

[HoneySpider]

Mar 3, 2015 10:48:48 GMT -5 estrellita said:

I also don't think you have to, but it would be a nice thought! I think a gift card works so you don't have to ship a big toy or something.

Yeah that was my thinking, I admit I totally thought gift card so 1. I don't have to pay a bunch for shipping and 2. I don't have to spend time/money running around looking for something. 

[luv2rn4fun]

Ditto PP...you don't have to (and I personally would not) but it would be a nice gesture. I kind of like the idea of a card and board book too.

[travelbug]

I agree with the others, it would be nice but I definitely don't think it's necessary.

[cheeseandcrackers]

Maybe a small Amazon gift? If you have Prime shipping anyway.