On
these pages you'll find some typical questions relating to baby
shower etiquette which we have answered and which may be of
some help to you when considering or planning a shower.
Shower Etiquette
When is the best time to hold a baby shower?
It is more traditional for the shower to be held at sometime before
the birth. It is usual for a baby shower to be held perhaps a month
or two before the birth. In which case it is preferable that the
gifts should be those related to newborn babies and in neutral colors.
However in recent times it has been quite usual for some showers
to be held a month or two after the birth. Sometimes this can be
more appropriate if the mother is having a difficult pregnancy or
her religion discourages celebrating the baby's birth beforehand.
Holding the shower after the baby is born has the advantage that
you can be sure that the gifts can relate to the baby i.e. girl
or boy.
In either case it is a good idea not to hold the shower too near
the anticipated birth date as the mother's health may not be good
enough for her to enjoy or even take part in the games or activities.
Also the baby could of course arrive late or prematurely.
Don't forget to visit the Baby
Shower Recipes section for more ideas on creating a great
party!
Babbee ~ Free printable baby shower
games & information
We hope that the answers given in this section
to the shower etiquette questions will be of some help and guidance
to you in arranging a baby shower and shower activities.
On this site you will also find baby shower recipes, delightful original
poems which are suitable for baby shower invitations. Plus information
on centerpieces, baby shower favors and diaper cakes, and be sure
that you also take a look at our great printable shower games section.
