| Baby showers are extremely popular and are one | | | | a little book setup so guest can write a |
| custom that most mothers-to-be practice in | | | | personalized note to the new mom. |
| many countries. A baby shower is a social event | | | | 6. The number of people that you can invite will |
| and not just for giving gifts. This is why some | | | | vary according to the accommodations at the |
| etiquette rules will need to be followed. There are | | | | location that is chosen. Sometimes, a smaller |
| varying degrees of etiquette that are followed | | | | party can be held before and then plan a larger |
| from country to country but here are some | | | | one after the birth of the baby. |
| more familiar ones. | | | | 7. The weekend is a common time to have a |
| 1. A baby shower should be held someday before | | | | baby shower since this is the easiest time for |
| the birth. A common practice is to have it a | | | | people to attend an event that last 2 to 3 hours |
| month to two months before the birth. Some | | | | usually. If everything is going great at the baby |
| people have been changing this around and having | | | | shower then the times might be extended. |
| the baby shower after the birth. The beneficial | | | | 8. The host will usually have the burden of the |
| thing about having the party before the birth is | | | | planning and cost of the shower but might want |
| that the mother can purchase items that are | | | | to collaborate with close friends. |
| needed but not given at the baby shower. | | | | 9. The home of the host is a common place to |
| 2. Normally, someone who is a close friend will | | | | have the party and makes things more relaxed. It |
| host the party for the mom-to-be. Family | | | | is probably wise to inform the mom-to-be so as |
| members and people that she works with are | | | | to not give her too much surprise and emotional |
| also known to host the baby shower. | | | | distress. |
| 3. A baby shower should be given for every baby | | | | 10. An individually printed invitation is not a |
| and not just for the ones born first to mothers. | | | | requirement. There are many stores taht sell |
| A pregnancy is a cause to rejoice, so there is | | | | greeting cards and stationery with baby themes. |
| nothing wrong with throwing a baby shower for | | | | Sending the cards at least three weeks prior to |
| subsequent babies. | | | | the party is recommended. This will allow guests |
| 4. Giving gifts related to babies is the right thing | | | | the time they need to RSVP. It is very important |
| to do. If you are not sure if it is a boy or girl then | | | | to have directions enclosed. |
| you can pick neutral colors to give as gifts. | | | | 11. A theme should be considered to add a nice |
| Choose gifts that are practical for the needs of | | | | touch and keep it from being boring. Having some |
| the baby like wet wipes, diapers, clothes, and | | | | fun decorations or even costumes can bring an |
| blankets. | | | | exciting element to the party. |
| 5. The host might want to setup games to make | | | | 12. Try to greet each guest personally and when |
| it a more interactive event but it is not a | | | | they leave give them a big thanks. The host |
| necessity. The main thing that should be looked at | | | | should never leave during the event and needs to |
| is drinks, food, and something to keep the | | | | be taking care of the needs of the guests. |
| conversation interesting. One neat idea is to have | | | | |