Baby Shower Planning

The proper baby shower etiquette makes for the perfect baby shower. Proper etiquette is always a concern for the hostess or whoever is giving a baby shower, they want to make sure everything for the baby shower is done correctly.

Some traditions believe that the hostess should be a non relative of the mother to be, but baby shower etiquette today
is not as strict as it once was, meaning anyone can host a baby shower, it’s a great way to show how much you
care.

Some frequently asked questions regarding baby shower etiquette:

Where should the location for the baby shower be?
Proper baby shower ettiquette suggests that the baby shower be located at the hostess’s home, but you can also have the baby shower in a restaurant, church, and outdoors if the weather permits. Budget can also play a role in deciding where to have the baby shower.
If this isn’t the first baby, should I still give a baby shower?
Traditionally, proper baby shower etiquette suggests that a baby shower should be given for the first baby only.
However, baby showers are appreciated for all babies. Whatever, the reasons are, parents want each of their baby’s
welcome to be special and unique, just like their baby will be.
When should a baby shower be given?
Proper baby shower etiquette suggests that a baby shower should be given a month or two prior to the delivery date. However, today, some are having baby showers after the baby is born to welcome him or her to the world.
Should I invite men?
Proper baby shower etiquette says not to invite men, they do not like nor are they interested in all
the traditional baby shower games and babyish decorations. However, you can give a couples baby
shower such as a barbeque, making sure the games and the food are geared toward the men as well.
Who do I invite to a baby shower?
It is proper baby shower etiquette to run the invite list by the mom to be or someone close to her, to ensure
no one has been left out. If this isn’t the first baby shower given for the new mom, you may choose to invite
only those who haven’t attended a previous one.

So as you can see, while following the basic baby shower etiquette is nice, it isn’t necessary to be as
strict with the guidelines as it once was, times change. The most important thing when planning a baby shower is to
make it a fun, memorable event for the mom to be (and even the new dad).