Am I supposed to get a gift for the host of my baby shower?

It is not a requirement but, yes, I would do a little something for them. You could just take them out to lunch the following weekend, if you wanted (one last Hurrah before baby comes?).

You could also do little gift certificates or have some flowers delivered to their homes after the shower.

i think that it would be a nice thing to do. i would get everyone who helped with the cooking, decorations, etc a thank you card along with a gift card ($10). for the host, i would get her a small personal gift, like something from Bath and Body Works or Victoria Secret. if you feel that the others will get jealous. give the host her gift the following day.

You could just do up party favors for everyone, hostess gifts:

• Bath Items

Bubble Bath Soap

Aromatic Soap

Little Packets of Scented Shampoo

Little Packets of Conditioner

Fun Shower Cap

Soothing Cream or Lotion

• Pedicure basket

Nail Polish

Emory Board

Moisturizer Lotion

Nail File

Fun Magazine

A gift isn't completely necessary, but it would be very thoughtful. She's putting a lot of time, effort, and money into throwing you a shower. At least get her a thank you card. Maybe you could get her a cute picture frame to put the baby's pic in after he/she is born.

I personally would not, my friends aren't expecting a gift in return. They would plan something like that to bless me..not themselves. A heartfelt thank you and maybe a note and a picture from the day would be nice. Even the picture is not necessary. I wouldn't worry too much. People these days seem to only do something for you to get something in return..that's not how I was raised anyways =)

I would keep it for just the hostess too...she had to clean her house for it..LOL

Yes - for sure the person hosting it, for the people who helped plan it, I'd get something small as a thank you.

If you know everyone that helped, I'd try and personalize the gift per person.

I have never heard of doing that...but it would definitely be a nice gesture. Maybe some candles or a picture of the two of you at the shower or a gift certificate for a manicure.

I got a gift for the person who had it at their house. I got a reed diffuser and a thank-you card.

You don't have to, but something simple would be nice!!

I'm sure it is not required, but it would be a nice "thank you" gesture. And if I were you I would just get the host one. If it another woman you can never go wrong with something that smells pleasant like candles, incense, etc. Hope this helped! =)

Send them all Thank You cards right away with a personal message for each. If you were to take flowers to the hostess the other party planners wold fill left out.