Don't you think this is a terrible gift idea for baby shower?

The whole point of having a baby shower is to insure that the mother and baby have everything they need to get started. I don't think that stock in Disney is going to help either the mother or the baby out! I'd stick with the practical gifts, you can never go wrong there!!

I'd take one share. Disney is a huge corporation and in 20 years, that one share could help with tuition/books, etc., when that child is ready for college. Babys have enough toys and clothes, that stuff becomes outgrown in weeks, stock is there regardless. Face it, Disney isn't going anywhere. As for a Minnie Mouse doll for Christmas - that was lame, unless you collect them.

You should apologize. I wouldn't mind one share of Disney stock and think that is a GREAT idea for the baby. Who knows how much that one share of stock will be worth. Just saw your edit... you should have said that in the first place and I wouldn't have thought it was rude, but you said "it was a terrible gift"... its not my fault I can't mind read

my friend was given 1 share in some company that I don't remember ,when she was a baby .but when she turned 18 she sold it for $5000. dollars .she had just gotten married , the newlyweds used the money for a honeymoon and a old used car .

I think one share of Disney stock is a great idea! Disney has been around forever and will be around forever. Can you imagine, over the next 18 years of the child's life, how many times that stock will split and how many shares she/he will have at high school graduation? I think this is a wonderful idea, and very creative. 18 years from now, the 3-pack of newborn size onesies with the cute little flowers on them will be LONG gone and forgotten, but the child will have the beginning of a VERY nice nest egg/investment. I say kudos to your friend for being so realistic!

Just tell her - I love you as my friend, and u are such a good friend to me, but I'm not going bullshit you. Your Disney idea is stupid to me and I feel lead to get my own gift. Or... here's the best one... I think I'm going to just buy my own gift on my lonesome- thanks anyway. If she gets mad about either way then you don't need her grief anyhow! That is a stupid gift and if i was an expectant mother I'd think that gift sucked.

I don't see anything wrong with the size or value of the present. That's not what's important, as gifts are only symbols of good wishes for the baby. What I don't like about it is the fact that not everybody wishes to support a company like Disney. I would be rather upset if someone gave me stock in that company. I wouldn't tell them this of course, but I wouldn't be happy about it, and would probably sell it just to get rid of it. If she's set on Disney gifts, why doesn't she just give the baby a Minnie Mouse doll? Or a little onesie with a character on it. That would be cute and useful.

I think its cool...let her give the Disney share...its not like she is giving this to just anyone...they are good friends. And since she works for Disney...stuff animals are always welcomed! Hey and save all the stuffed animals you get from her for future kids or re-gift! Its never to old to get a stuffed animal from a friend nor to give one!

While that would not be on any list of gifts that I want for my child, I wouldn't be upset if someone gave it to me. No one has to give the parents to be anything, so they should be grateful for whatever they are given. Besides, while 1 share of Disney wouldn't do much for the child now, who knows what it will be worth in 18 years when the child is getting ready to go to college. It may turn out to have been the most valuable gift.