Is it (or should it be) customary to bring a present for the mother when attending a child's birthday party?

Is it (or should it be) customary to bring a present for the mother when attending a child's birthday party?
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Wow, no. That’s taking gift giving too far. (More power to you for being so generous, though.)
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