We often get asked many questions about baby showers. What is the right way to hold a baby shower? Who should hold it? Who should attend? If you are finding yourself trying to answer these questions or it has been a few years since you had a child or even attended a baby shower, have no fear! Here are some answers to your etiquette questions on baby showers.
*The expectant couple really should not host or throw their own baby shower. It is best to have a non-relative plan and host the baby shower, like a close friend or co-worker. If none of those people are available, then a family member can host the baby shower.
*The majority of baby showers are held during the 7th or 8th month of pregnancy. Holding a baby shower during the 9th month could be tricky, especially if the mom-to-be isn't feeling well or if she delivers her new bundle of joy early. If the baby comes early, never fear! Many hosts hold a baby shower after the birth of a child.
*Most people feel it's a good idea to consult the mom-to-be on the guest list planning. If it's a surprise baby shower this wouldn't be possible of course, so talk to other relatives with help on the guest list. It is also okay to hold a specific shower for work friends and the like, separately from family. Some new moms find themselves having two or three different showers from groups of friends and family.
*Many people feel that a baby shower is for women only. While that was true in the old days, these days we are seeing more and more men, including the father-to-be, attending baby showers and there is nothing faux pas about that at all. More the merrier in our book!
Keep your eye out for part two on more etiquette tips for your next shower! Coming soon!
************************************************************************************** Barb Ireland is the founder of Make A Diaper Cake Biz, http://www.makeadiapercake.biz. You learn how to make a diaper cake, or start your own diaper cake business at her site. Articles are free to be reprinted as long as author’s bio remains intact.Copyrights 2000/2013 **************************************************************************************
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