Baby shower in Canada that I can’t be there for, what is the right thing to send?

Thank you GrannyLaine
I certainly didn't want to shout down other peoples' opinions, I was just hoping the OP would pick up on the fact that it is a surprise because people were advising to post off a small present.

Peter Rabbit is a good idea and would be light to post to THE SISTER-IN-LAW.

There, shouting again

Summerlove you just didn't get the point.

Everyone's ideas were good.

Just don't post them before the event.

I got the point. It’s a surprise party. Think anybody missed that, because they were posters suggesting talking to the hostess.

You can absolutely post them before the event.

To the hostess of the shower.

*I don’t think

Maybe a bump painter or caster

notanan that sounds very interesting but - what is it?

Plaster casting of bump: either made into a bowl or painted as nursery wall art

Bump painting: like face painting..

Oh, thank you.
I've never heard of either

My suggestions:

A nice book or two for the baby, such as a lovely board book.
A babygro or sleeper. (I'd suggest getting a 3-6 month size - babies of course grow quickly and some can be large at birth to start with.)
A nice receiving blanket - can never have too many of those!

These are all things that will travel well and not get damaged. I agree that you may like to send it to the organizer and she can present it on your behalf.

Don’t bother sending anything to an event you aren’t attending. Take a thoughtful present when you go.

Don’t bother sending anything to an event you aren’t attending.

I like to even if I cant attend in person. Maybe the OP wants to contribute to treating her DIL at her shower

"My youngest daughter (who is pretty forthright and doesn't yet have children) was invited to a friends baby shower and commented incredulously '"So they have a party where I'm expected to take a gift and then the baby is born and I take another gift...... because the baby has arrived. I think I'll pass on the baby shower""

Well, that's her prerogative, of course. Personally, if I give a shower gift, I don't necessarily bring another gift after the baby is born. Depends on how close I am to the family. But it wouldn't bother me to give a new baby two gifts (or more if they're inexpensive). Always glad to give gifts to welcome a new child into this world and help the parents get started on their childcare journey!

"Don’t bother sending anything to an event you aren’t attending."

"I like to even if I cant attend in person. Maybe the OP wants to contribute to treating her DIL at her shower"

I like to as well. You (general) don't have to, but I like to.

Pogle
I imagine you would have received an invitation regardless of whether you could have been there. Were it me I would arrange for a floral arrangement to be delivered on the day of the shower specifying to the florist what the occasion would be.When you are able to visit then take a gift or let the new 'mom' choose while there.

People receive so many soft toys/baby outfits at these do’s. I’d go for a board book that will be enjoyed a bit later. Each Peach Pear Plum is a lovely one, ditto Peepo!

@starlady she does tend to see thing in black and white! BUT having seen at first hand (and several times over) just how many gifts a baby receives I think we need to be sensible. Gifts. are given with the best of intentions but the needs of a newborn are very simple and parents will almost always have taken a lot of trouble to choose exactly what they want for their expected baby. Less is sometimes more.