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

Maybe a bump painter or caster
Depends on your relationship with DIL and how much you want to treat her

Speak to the organiser and ask if theres any nice extras you can pay for for the party: extra baloons/pastries/decorations/activities.

I would probably contribute to the cost even if I couldnt go, and chip in for group items, then bring my own personal gifts when I visit

IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE A SURPRISE BABY SHOWER

Sorry to shout but if Pogle follows the above suggestions and sends a present to her DIL it won't be a surprise

Thank you all for your responses, much appreciated and really helpful.

Pogles Wood.
Oh, I loved that!
It was my favourite programme.

I think it was sweet they invited you.

I’d likely just send something small

Maybe from amazon.ca or toysrus.ca

Be careful about sending anything at all - it's supposed to be a surprise!!

Ask her sister what would be an appropriate small gift and send it to her, not your DIL or you will let the cat out of the bag.

I wouldn't send anything, buy what they need when you go over in May.

I think it’s lovely that you’ve been invited even though they know you can’t attend . It makes you feel thought of and part of it - we always do that in our family .

I’d send something to keep . A beautiful photo frame, a photo album or similar . Or because of the distance a voucher and a thoughtful card .

If you are unable to attend the baby shower, do you need to send a gift? I think in your position I would perhaps wait and take gifts as planned when your grandchild arrives.

How weird to invite you when you obviously won’t be going. Just send a gift as the others have suggested.

Any nice outfit or blanket will do. Sometimes people will chip in for a group gift such as stroller or car seat, especially if it is a first child. You could ask the sister if there is such a gift planned. Another idea would be a nice plate/cup set, perhaps ordered on line and delivered to the house.
The Bay is a popular department store that delivers.

gillybob ? that was witty!

So that’s why I keep talking to plants...

You’re not Prince Charles in disguise are you Pogle?

Sorry . Just wondering .