How much should you spend on a baby gift in Singapore?
As a rough guide, S$15 to S$25 for a colleague, S$30 to S$60 for a friend and S$60 and up for close family. We have 180 gifts at S$25 and under.
The honest answer
There is no fixed rule. What matters more than the amount is whether the gift gets used. A thoughtful S$25 gift that a parent reaches for every day beats a S$90 item that stays in its box.
Rough bands by relationship
| Who it is for | Typical spend | What that buys |
|---|---|---|
| Colleague or acquaintance | S$15 to S$25 | A teether, a small comforter or waterproof name labels |
| Friend | S$30 to S$60 | A gift set, or a named towel with a matching romper |
| Close friend or family | S$60 to S$120 | A personalised Jellycat, or a larger hamper |
| Group or office gift | S$80 and up | One hamper covering several needs at once |
Where the S$80 line matters
Delivery is free islandwide on orders from S$80, and those orders come in a free gift box. If your cart sits at S$74, adding a small item often costs less than paying for delivery.
If the budget is tight
Spend on what gets used every day rather than what photographs well. Teethers, comforters and feeding items get used constantly in the first year. Newborn sized clothing is the classic overspend, because babies outgrow it in weeks.
To make a smaller gift feel considered, personalise it. A name on something you were buying anyway turns it into a keepsake, and costs far less than moving up a price band.
Giving as a group
If several people are chipping in, one larger hamper lands better than four small gifts, and the parents end up with fewer duplicates. WhatsApp us the combined budget and we will suggest what fits.
Quick answers
How much should I spend on a baby shower gift in Singapore?+
As a rough guide, S$15 to S$25 for a colleague and S$30 to S$60 for a friend. Whether the parents use it matters more than the amount.
Is S$20 too little for a baby gift?+
No. A well chosen S$20 item that gets daily use beats something pricier that sits unused. Adding a name makes a smaller gift feel more considered.
Is delivery free?+
Yes, islandwide in Singapore on orders from S$80, and those orders come in a free gift box. Below that, registered mail is S$3.
What is a good group gift for new parents?+
One larger hamper covering several needs, rather than several small gifts. Tell us the combined budget on WhatsApp and we will suggest what fits.
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