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“Push Presents” — Yay or Nay?

I had never heard of "push presents" before getting pregnant, but it has come to my attention that it is another heated debate among moms (as if we don't have enough to disagree on already!). A "push present" (also known as  a "push gift" or "baby bauble") is a present a new father gives a new mother when she gives birth to their child. Most push presents come in the form of jewelry, whether it be a charm bracelet holding items of significance to the new family (initials, birthstones, etc), or full-on bling adorned with diamonds. However, in most recent years, push presents have started to come in all shapes and sizes, from spa certificates to DSLRs, and even new cars! A typical...

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