Five Etiquette Tips for Hosting a Modern Baby Shower
Celebrating a new life with a baby shower for the mommy-to-be has been a
long-standing tradition for years. It’s an opportune time for family
and friends to pitch in to help new parents by giving baby gifts and needed items before the newborn arrives.
Today’s baby showers can be less formal, especially if the expectant mother would prefer to have a more modern and fun baby shower. The point is to “shower” her with love and gifts in preparation for her newborn. Take a bit of pressure off of her with the following tips.
When Is the Right Time to Host a Baby Shower?
Four to six weeks before the due date is an appropriate time to hold a baby shower. Just make sure it’s not too close to her due date because she may not feel up to a party. Some women may also prefer to have a celebration after giving birth, especially if they’re waiting to find out the gender of their baby.
Who Should Host the Baby Shower?
A close friend or family member traditionally steps up to host the baby shower. Sometimes the mom-to-be has multiple showers thrown for her. She may also choose whomever she feels most comfortable with hosting a shower regardless of tradition. She may even want to host her own baby shower, so that she can personally invite whoever she’d like to be there. It’s becoming a more common trend. People want what’s best for the new parents, so if the mom-to-be would like to host the party, go for it, but close friends and family should offer to help.
When Should Baby Presents Be Opened?
Guests get a kick out of seeing adorable baby clothes and sentimental keepsakes for babies, so it would be fun to open presents for everyone to see, especially if the party is small. If it’s a large group, it might be best to wait until later to open gifts. You want gathered guests to feel comfortable and you don’t want the party to drag on for too many hours. It will be up to the host and the new mom to decide what’s best.
How Do You Make the Baby Shower Fun for Everyone?
Playing baby-themed games, opening gifts, enjoying the company of family and friends, and mingling with food and drinks are all common ways to celebrate at a baby shower. It’s up to the host and the guest of honor to decide what activities would be fun for everyone. You could even do a mani-pedi party! Just make sure to be respectful of mama by not offering unsolicited parenting advice or touching her belly (unless she’s okay with it).
What About Gifts for Guests?
Guests probably don’t assume they’ll receive a gift when attending a baby shower, but it can be a nice gesture. And if you end up playing games, it’d be fun for the winners to get a prize. All guests would appreciate a party favor at the end of the celebration like a modern planter or geometric terrarium with a newly planted succulent or air plant in it to symbolize life and growth.
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Shop DEMDACO's entire collection of gifts at Demdaco.com
Today’s baby showers can be less formal, especially if the expectant mother would prefer to have a more modern and fun baby shower. The point is to “shower” her with love and gifts in preparation for her newborn. Take a bit of pressure off of her with the following tips.
When Is the Right Time to Host a Baby Shower?
Four to six weeks before the due date is an appropriate time to hold a baby shower. Just make sure it’s not too close to her due date because she may not feel up to a party. Some women may also prefer to have a celebration after giving birth, especially if they’re waiting to find out the gender of their baby.
Who Should Host the Baby Shower?
A close friend or family member traditionally steps up to host the baby shower. Sometimes the mom-to-be has multiple showers thrown for her. She may also choose whomever she feels most comfortable with hosting a shower regardless of tradition. She may even want to host her own baby shower, so that she can personally invite whoever she’d like to be there. It’s becoming a more common trend. People want what’s best for the new parents, so if the mom-to-be would like to host the party, go for it, but close friends and family should offer to help.
When Should Baby Presents Be Opened?
Guests get a kick out of seeing adorable baby clothes and sentimental keepsakes for babies, so it would be fun to open presents for everyone to see, especially if the party is small. If it’s a large group, it might be best to wait until later to open gifts. You want gathered guests to feel comfortable and you don’t want the party to drag on for too many hours. It will be up to the host and the new mom to decide what’s best.
How Do You Make the Baby Shower Fun for Everyone?
Playing baby-themed games, opening gifts, enjoying the company of family and friends, and mingling with food and drinks are all common ways to celebrate at a baby shower. It’s up to the host and the guest of honor to decide what activities would be fun for everyone. You could even do a mani-pedi party! Just make sure to be respectful of mama by not offering unsolicited parenting advice or touching her belly (unless she’s okay with it).
What About Gifts for Guests?
Guests probably don’t assume they’ll receive a gift when attending a baby shower, but it can be a nice gesture. And if you end up playing games, it’d be fun for the winners to get a prize. All guests would appreciate a party favor at the end of the celebration like a modern planter or geometric terrarium with a newly planted succulent or air plant in it to symbolize life and growth.
About DEMDACO
DEMDACO has been the one-stop online shop for giftable products for more than 20 years. They've made a name for themselves by offering quality artistic gifts for practically every occasion or celebration. From wedding gifts to baby keepsakes, wall art, and gifts for the holidays, if it's a giftable time, there's a DEMDACO product to match. They work with artists to design and sell products intended to "Lift the Spirit." On their site, you'll also find helpful gift guides based on occasion, recipient, or interests, which makes gift-buying super easy. They also offer an excellent wholesale program so retailers can stock their shelves with DEMDACO's thoughtfully curated gifts.
Shop DEMDACO's entire collection of gifts at Demdaco.com
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