Sending A Baby Shower Gift

When invited to a surprise baby shower and you can't make it, when and to whom should you send the gift?

Our Answer:

Hi,

Thank you for your etiquette question. If I were in your position, I would call the hostess and ask her for sending instructions. She most likely will have you send it directly to her (the hostess) if it is going to arrive before the baby shower. After the baby shower has passed, you could send it to the mom-to-be with no problems.

The hostess will be your best person to contact, especially in a surprise baby shower situation. She will know all of the details in case there are cancellations or a reschedule with the baby shower.

Good luck!