Baby Shower Gift Card Wording

Is it okay to ask for gift cards for baby shower gifts?

Sure! If the circumstances are right, that is!

Some people think that asking guests to bring gift cards can be tacky - but "gift card baby showers" are becoming more and more accepted due to the fact that it makes sense for expecting moms who have come in from out of town and can't easily transport all of their gifts back home.

If you are simply asking for baby shower gift cards due to the fact that you don't trust your family, friends and loved ones to be able to buy cute presents - then yeah, that may be a bit rude. But it is the mom-to-be's call! In the end, it is up to what she wants.

We asked readers to send in their favorite "Baby Shower Gift Card Wording Ideas." These poems and verses are designed to be included with the baby shower invitation as a clever way to ask for gift cards to be given.

• Long Distance Shower Poem
  __(baby's name___) James is on his way
  so let's celebrate with a special day,
  even though Mommy and Daddy
  are far, far away!
  Gifts are too heavy to ship way across
  the country, therefore it would
  be easier with gift cards and money!
  Please join us at a Baby Shower for
  honoring the Mommy-To-Be...
  -By Laura
• ___(mom-to-be's name)__ is visiting by airplane, you see
  So we're having a shower for baby and she
  Her belly is big and her luggage is tight
  An occasion like this makes a gift card just right
  !-By Barb
• Baby Shower Gift Card Wording
  Let's make her trip an easy flight
  So please, everyone, let's do it right
  By shipping the gifts ahead of time,
  or send a gift card and make sure it's on time!
• Baby Shower Gift Card Invitation
  Mommy and Daddy now have twice the fun
  They're welcoming yet another son!
  Another little miracle to hug and love.
  a precious gift from God above.
  

  Mommy & Daddy will be happy for you to just come,
  spend the day with them and welcome their son!
  But if you feel that you must bring a gift to dote,
  Please read below for a little note-
  

  This little blessing is pretty much set!
  Blankets, booties, clothes- these needs are all met!
  This lucky family lacks items very few,
  gift cards towards big items would be so helpful from you!
  

  This family has everything needed to welcome a miracle new,
  just missing a monitor, car seat, & stroller for two.
  We can't wait to see you at the shower,
  We just know this will be one of their finest hours!
  -By Sheri

• Her mommy lives in a far away land
  What she takes on the plane must fit in one hand
  The overhead bin is where all gifts must go
  Gift cards and such would fit just so
  -By Erin & Tammi
• This is a sweet and subtle way to suggest that baby shower guests give a gift card:
  "If you have a doubt, give us a shout, and if shopping’s too hard, Please consider a Gift Card!!" -By Michele

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