What is the average price for a baby gift?

The average price of a baby gift in Japan seems to be chosen depending on the region and the relationship. A baby gift is a sign of blessing and support for the newborn and his/her parents, so the content and amount of the gift are considered fine as long as they are pleasing to the recipient. The general guidelines are shown below.

Gift Contents:

• Baby products: Common items that are useful for taking care of a baby include baby goods, baby towels, diapers, baby clothes, bath products, etc.
• Combine multiple items: People love specially selected gifts.
• Congratulations card: It is also important to include a card with a heartwarming message.
• Noshi: In keeping with Japanese culture, noshi is a must for birth gifts at the workplace. Recently, many people are giving gifts in drawstring bags.

Estimated price:

The value of the gift will depend on your relationship, with closer friends and family typically giving more expensive gifts.

• The general price range is around 5,000 to 10,000 yen.
• Gifts for close friends and family: It is generally said that gifts for close friends and family for the birth of a child are usually between 5,000 and 10,000 yen or more. Looking at the actual amount of money spent on online shopping, it seems that many people give around 6,000 yen, which is a little higher than the market price. When it comes to gifts from friends who have already become mothers, they are of course concerned about the amount, but more than that, they seem to buy things that they really love and think are good. We recommend adding a warm message such as "I'm giving you a toy that my son loved" to the message. For particularly close friends, gifts of over 10,000 yen are sometimes chosen.
• Grandparents receive a gift bag worth 15,000 to 20,000 yen containing a large chair and lots of toys that close relatives and friends would not give.
• Gifts for colleagues and acquaintances: For colleagues and acquaintances, the average price for a baby gift is generally around 3,000 to 5,000 yen. The price range may vary depending on the relationship.
• Group Gifting: Sometimes friends or colleagues collaborate to give a group gift. In this case, each person contributes a small amount, and the gift is not necessarily large. The message often includes the names of all the recipients, or includes their departments.