When is the right time to send a baby gift?

Even if you are giving a baby gift, it may be bad manners if you give it too early or too late. In order to avoid putting an extra burden on the other person, be sure to confirm when is the appropriate time.

When is the best time to give a baby gift?

Generally, baby gifts are given between one week and one month after birth. It is the period from ``Seven Nights'' to ``Omiya Mairi''.
As the name suggests, Ohanaya is an event held on the seventh day after a baby's birth. Families and relatives gather together to celebrate the birth of a baby through a naming ceremony and pray for its healthy growth. Omiyamairi is an event where a baby visits a shrine or temple one month after birth to report the birth of the baby and pray for its health.

When is the best time?

One week after birth, your baby may still be in the hospital or have just been discharged from the hospital. Since both mother and baby are often in unstable physical condition, the best time may be around 2 to 3 weeks after birth. In that case, if you are going to visit the mother and baby at home, it is necessary to check on the mother and baby in advance so as not to put a burden on them.

Is it OK to send congratulations before giving birth?

It may be difficult to time the celebration within the short period of a few weeks between one week and one month after birth, so you may want to give it in advance.
However, prenatal celebrations are considered taboo. . Although it is rare, it is possible that the baby may not be able to give birth safely, even if everything seems fine until just before the birth. Be sure to celebrate after giving birth and after making sure that the mother and child are healthy.

What if I'm late?

It is good manners to give birth within one month of birth, but it is okay if it is a little later. However, since the receiving party will prepare a ``family gift'' in return, there is a risk that if the timing is too late, it will take time and effort to arrange an additional family gift. Please try to send the gift as late as possible.
If you find out about the birth of your baby through New Year's cards or SNS, etc., some time after the baby's birth, you can send the gift within one month of receiving the notification.

What should I give?

Sometimes we wrap cash as a baby gift, and sometimes we give presents such as childcare-related items. You should decide based on your relationship with the recipient and the recipient's preferences. However, it is considered rude to give cash to your superiors, so it is best to avoid it. In recent years, catalog gifts, which allow the recipient to choose what they want, have become increasingly popular.

Is it okay if I don't hand deliver it?

There may be times when it is not convenient, or because the mother has just given birth and is not feeling well, or it may not be possible to visit the mother. Preparing for guests may become a burden because you are not feeling well or are not used to childcare.
It is also a good idea to send a congratulatory gift by registered mail, product delivery, or catalog gift. It may be a good idea to meet the baby and congratulate mom and dad directly after the baby has calmed down for a while.

Is there anything I should be careful about?

When giving cash, it is considered proper etiquette to avoid numbers 4 and 9, which are associated with death and suffering, such as 40,000 yen and 90,000 yen, and to prepare new bills. Use a gift bag with red and white Mizuhiki knotted in a bow, and send it with words such as ``Congratulations,'' ``Congratulations on the birth,'' ``Congratulations on the birth,'' and ``Congratulations on the safe birth.''

Different people say different things, right?

The various "HOW TO" related to baby gifts are not rules, but etiquette. There is some variation in the information introduced on websites and magazines, but none of them are wrong, and it is impossible to say which one is the best.
The important thing is to be considerate and considerate towards the other person. Once you get the gist of it, you don't have to worry about the details too much. Just be careful not to cause any burden or discomfort to the other person, and be sure to convey your feelings of congratulations on the birth of your baby.

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