Better to Avoid? A Summary of Gifts to Refrain from Giving to Young Guests

【Standard】Gift for Child Guests ♡

Child guests such as relatives and friends who come to the wedding *

It is customary to give a gift to little child guests as a token of appreciation for coming to the wedding ◎

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But! Are there gifts you want to refrain from giving?

However, choosing a gift can be difficult. Especially if you don't have experience raising children, researching and buying things that babies and toddlers will love can be quite a labor-intensive task due to the vast amount of unknowns.

Furthermore, when it comes to gifts for children, there are often different parenting philosophies from their parents, which can add to the complexity.

Even though it's a kind gift, there are items that it's better to refrain from giving at weddings, so here are some suggestions.

Items to Avoid Giving as Gifts to Child Guests #1: Sweets

While "sweets" are a staple gift for child guests, they are also one of the items that are better to refrain from giving if you do not know the recipient well.

Some children might have allergies, and some families might have a policy of only feeding homemade treats.

In such cases, a child who is fascinated and wants to eat the sweets could find themselves being restrained by their mom, which can become quite inconvenient.

Items to Avoid Giving as Gifts to Child Guests #2: Noisy Toys

Next, a type of gift that might be better to avoid for children is noisy toys.

Plush toys that make sounds when pressed, or picture books that play music, are popular among children, but

they may not be the best gifts to give during the wedding reception.

This is because weddings often include moments of silence, such as speeches and letters from the bride.

If there is a noisy toy during such moments, it might draw too much attention.

The bride and groom might be lenient and think, "I don't mind!" but the parents of the child might feel stressed and uncomfortable.

In the unfortunate event that another guest, who believes "weddings should be solemn," stares critically at the parents or the child, it could be disastrous.

Therefore, even if the bride and groom are okay with toy noises during the wedding, it’s safer to avoid them.

Items to Avoid Giving as Gifts to Child Guests #3: Character Items

Character items should also be approached with caution if you are not familiar with the child's interests.

Didn't you have preferences in your childhood, such as "Licca-chan faction," "Sylvanian Families faction," "Ultraman faction," or "Kamen Rider faction"?

Therefore, when giving character items, it’s best to do some prior research.

Items to Avoid Giving as Gifts to Child Guests #4: Large or Heavy Items

Large or heavy items are also among the gifts that should be avoided for the sake of the mothers.

Attending a wedding with a child already involves carrying a lot of items, making it quite challenging.

They have to manage their own belongings as well as the child's diapers and toys, and on the way back, they have to carry the wedding favors and the child's gifts as well.

Large sets of picture books or big plush toys, or even an elaborate building block set can be cumbersome to take home, so it's best to avoid such items.

Moreover, large items can be difficult to store at home, so it's recommended to opt for small, light, and compact gifts. ◎

Items to Avoid Giving as Gifts to Child Guests #5: Items that are Too Expensive

Lastly, let's talk about items that are too expensive.

The typical price range for gifts for children is around 500 yen to, at most, 3,000 yen. If you give something that exceeds this range, the parents might feel obligated, thinking, "Should we give something in return?" or "If we're getting such a nice gift, I should have included more in the congratulatory envelope..."

You might want to splurge on gifts for children that you are close to; however, it is best to keep the amount within a range that doesn’t impose unnecessary burdens on the recipient.

Let’s Give Gifts That Children Will Love! *

We have introduced gifts to avoid giving to child guests at weddings. *

While there may be items that are fine to give as long as you know the child and their parents well,

to avoid putting any unnecessary burdens on others and to ensure smiles, there are items that are better to avoid.

For children you are not too familiar with, classic gifts that are typically well-received, such as coloring books or origami, might be a good option. ◎

➡ Check out the list of articles for Child Guests here＊