The Easiest Way to Collect Money for a Baby Shower [Diaper Funds, Baby Cash Fund, and More!]

A baby shower is one of the most memorable experiences of a mother's life. Being granted the task of planning your loved one's baby shower is an incredible honor. However, the process is no easy feat.

There is no shortage of stress when it comes to planning a baby shower. And as this milestone becomes less and less traditional, collecting money for a baby shower is becoming more common.

From organizing a baby cash fund to collecting money for baby pool shower games, it's going to be a lot of work making sure it all goes smoothly. Using a Pool is the best approach to collecting money for a baby shower.

Pool lightens your load to make planning a baby shower a seamless process. Here are the topics we'll cover in this article:

• Collecting money for a baby shower diaper fund
• Organizing a baby cash fund
• Collecting money for a group baby shower gift
• Collecting money for your baby pool shower game

Collecting money for a baby shower diaper fund

Did you know that a newborn baby goes through ten diapers a day on average? That's about 300 diapers a month! So it goes without saying — if there's one thing that new parents will surely be grateful for, it's a diaper fund.

A diaper fund gives parents the flexibility to buy the right diapers when they need them, as their child grows.

What is a diaper fund?

A diaper fund is a way for people to gift you money that goes towards diapers. People send their contributions and gifts to one place. A diaper fund does not have to only go towards diapers — parents can choose to use the diaper fund for other baby essentials. What matters is that the money is coming to you in one place with ease.

How can a diaper fund help new parents?

It's easy for family and friends to talk about how excited they are about the new baby. But at the end of the day, everything is coming out of the parents' pockets. Having a diaper fund can come in handy.

A great thing about diaper funds is that you don't have to spend all the money at once. Diaper funds are also an easy way for new parents to separate baby money from money for other expenses like housing, bills, and groceries.

It takes a village to raise a child, and that starts with the money that people contribute. With diaper funds, people are free to donate whatever amount they can afford.

Think of a tip jar at your favorite restaurant. There isn't a sign on the jar that gives you a minimum or maximum amount that can be contributed. All it is is an open opportunity for people to help out through kindness.

Setting up a diaper fund with Pool

Sign up at Poolmoney.com to get your diaper fund Pool up and running in minutes. All you have to do is invite members to your Pool with their email. Invite your guests, and watch the funds grow. Friends and family can contribute however much they want, whenever it's convenient for them.

Organizing a baby cash fund

Cash gifts for baby showers are never a bad idea. Parents appreciate a cash gift as it helps make for a smoother transition into parenthood.

It's also difficult to know what the parents-to-be already have. In some cases, parents may already own supplies from a previous child. A monetary gift also avoids the awkward "Oh, we already have one of these" reaction.

A lot of new mothers and fathers would prefer monetary gifts, as they give them the option to save for an item with a higher price tag, like a stroller or crib. Cash gifts also help the family feel more prepared for the inevitable unexpected costs in their future.

How do I ask for money for a baby shower?

Although it is completely acceptable to ask for cash gifts for a baby shower, it can feel uncomfortable posing the question to guests. And understandably so — it is a less traditional approach to a baby gift. However, if money is what the parents-to-be need, then it should be stated in the invitation. Here are some pointers for asking guests for a monetary baby shower gift.

1. Be open and honest with the guests — Honesty really is the best policy when asking for a cash gift. Friends and family will surely understand if the parents-to-be are open and honest about preferring cash as a gift. You could put something like this on the invite: "First and foremost, your presence is enough of a gift for our baby shower. But if you insist on giving us something, we are kindly asking for contributions to our baby supply fund."
2. Give them details on what the money will go toward — When people are hesitant to give money, it's most likely because they don't know what exactly the money will be used for. Explain to family and friends what the contributed funds will go towards. This level of honesty makes it easier for people to trust you and give more than you probably even expected. Some things monetary gifts can be used for: diapers, child care, a stroller, bottles, or an education fund.
3. Be polite when asking for a baby cash fund — Be as polite as possible when asking for monetary gifts. The most polite thing you can do is leave the contribution amount open. Don't ask the guests for a set amount each, as it will leave a bad taste in their mouths. By leaving the contribution amount open, the guests will feel more comfortable giving what they see fit, without feeling pressure. Here are some ideas for what to put on the invite: "Cash gifts are welcomed and appreciated." / "Please be a blessing to my family with a cash gift." / "Feel free to send a cash gift to help with the expenses of our new bundle of joy."

Collecting money for a group baby shower gift

When it comes to baby shower gift shopping, quality over quantity is a safe rule to follow. What do you think parents-to-be would appreciate more — a $300 car seat, or $300 worth of clothes that the baby will grow out of within the blink of an eye?

It's not to say that less expensive gifts are not appreciated, but if you really want to have an impact, a group baby shower gift is the way to go.

How to give a group baby shower gift

Pool makes it possible to give a big-ticket gift without breaking the bank. Just follow these four simple steps to get started.

1. Choose a gift — Once you have your group together, it's time to decide on a gift. As the baby shower coordinator, you should have a good idea of what the parents-to-be need. Some great group baby shower gift options: stroller, mattress/mattress pad, car seat, nursery furniture, video baby monitor, changing table, high chair, or baby swing.
2. Set the contribution amount — Divide the total cost of the item by the number of guests in your group to come up with the contribution amount. However, it's important to be understanding of everyone's financial situation — it may not be feasible for everyone to contribute the same amount.
3. Collect money for your gift with Pool — Sign up at Poolmoney.com, create your Pool, then invite group members. Anyone invited can contribute!
4. Buy the gift directly from your Pool — Now that everyone's contributed to the Pool, it's time to buy your gift. Forget about transferring the funds to your bank account. With the Pool debit card, you can purchase items directly from your Pool. The best part? There are zero fees associated with your card — you get to keep all of the money you collect.

Collecting money for your baby pool shower game

Now it's time for the real fun to begin. If you're a stand-out baby shower planner (and you are), then you already have fun games planned. Why not take the games one step further with baby money pools?

What is a baby money pool?

Baby money pools are games that require your loved ones to make predictions about the newborn. Every time a guest makes a guess, they contribute to the Pool.

Here are some examples of baby money pools:

• Height
• Birth weight
• Eye color
• Gender
• The first letter of their name
• Date of birth

How can I receive money for baby money pools with Pool?

Sign up at Poolmoney.com and set up a Pool for each guess so your guests can play along. For example, you may have multiple Pools like Baby's Height, Baby's Eye Color, and Baby's Gender.

As friends and family make their guesses, they will contribute to the corresponding Pool. All you have to do as the organizer is invite them to the Pool.

As the Pool admin, you have access to all the funds and security for everything that comes in.

How do baby money pool winners get their prizes?

The person closest to the correct answer wins the prize. What the winner gets as a prize is up to you. One option is for the winner to get the total amount of money collected in the Pool.

Another option is to give a percentage of the Pool to the winner and let the parents-to-be have the rest.

Pool makes collecting baby shower funds easy

Whether you're pooling together on a high-ticket gift, collecting money for a baby cash fund or diaper fund, or organizing a baby pool, Pool makes collecting money for a baby shower simple.