Birthday gift...

My child recently started nursery and got a birthday invitation for a first birthday. I'm not really familiar with the child, so was thinking to put £10 in a card. Is this an appropriate amount, or would £20 be better? I haven't been to a kids party in a very long time, so don't really know what is the norm at the moment. Thanks

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£10 is definitely the going rate, £20 seems too much. The norm is to buy a gift though, whether you know them well or not, people usually just buy something generic that the age would like.

I personally wouldn’t do cash for a child. Just because they don’t understand what that means necessarily (although I’m sure the parent would like it and could get their kid whatever they want/need).

I go to the dollar sore and get a few things. I wouldn’t spend much. Just 1-2 small things. My default things are:
- books
- colouring books
- sticker or sticker books

I personally stay away from play doh or bubbles because my son makes a mess haha. But those are small, inexpensive things too.

I don’t know if you have a store where you live that sell things for 1-2£ ($1-2 here).

A small gift from a shop less than £10 is the norm. Cash isn't really expected

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Birthday gift...

My child recently started nursery and got a birthday invitation for a first birthday. I'm not really familiar with the child, so was thinking to put £10 in a card. Is this an appropriate amount, or would £20 be better? I haven't been to a kids party in a very long time, so don't really know what is the norm at the moment. Thanks

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