Baby Shower Etiquette Questions
At least half of all the baby shower email that I get is asking a question about etiquette.
Ninety percent of those questions are the same ones that I answer over and over again.
The other ten percent of questions are usually special situations that need to be addressed individually.
Here's a few of the most often asked questions.
Who can host a baby shower? A shower is usually hosted by a friend or co-worker.
And these days, it's perfectly acceptable for a family member to host a shower.
Really the only person that shouldn't host the baby shower is the new mother or new father.
Can I throw a baby shower for a second or third baby? Yes.
You might think about giving a "sprinkle.
" Since the mommy-to-be might be well stocked in basic equipment such as strollers, high chairs, and other things can be used from baby to baby, a "Sprinkle" is a shower that restocks baby supplies, such as non-tear shampoo, washcloths, diapers, and such.
Other ideas for a second or third baby shower might be a pamper-the-mom shower where all the gifts are something for the mom like a gift certificate for a manicure or pedicure or a housekeeper for a day.
A casserole shower is also nice.
All the guests bring a casserole that can be frozen.
Then after the baby arrives, mom will have a freezer stocked with meals.
I have a friend who is throwing me a shower.
My church wants to throw me one too.
Is it proper to have more than one? Yes.
As long as they are hosted by different people and you don't invite the same people to both showers, that's acceptable.
Can I give a shower for my friend who just adopted a baby? Absolutely.
To NOT give the shower would be bad etiquette.
My daughter was adopted and I would have been crushed if my friends didn't consider the event as big to me as giving birth.
Should I invite someone who has recently had a miscarriage? The answer really depends upon the person, how recent the loss, and the relationship to the mom.
A close member of the family, like a sister, should be invited.
If you have doubts, don't hesitate to call and have a private talk with that person.
Ask her to be candid and assure her that there will be no hard feelings if she would rather not attend.
Ninety percent of those questions are the same ones that I answer over and over again.
The other ten percent of questions are usually special situations that need to be addressed individually.
Here's a few of the most often asked questions.
Who can host a baby shower? A shower is usually hosted by a friend or co-worker.
And these days, it's perfectly acceptable for a family member to host a shower.
Really the only person that shouldn't host the baby shower is the new mother or new father.
Can I throw a baby shower for a second or third baby? Yes.
You might think about giving a "sprinkle.
" Since the mommy-to-be might be well stocked in basic equipment such as strollers, high chairs, and other things can be used from baby to baby, a "Sprinkle" is a shower that restocks baby supplies, such as non-tear shampoo, washcloths, diapers, and such.
Other ideas for a second or third baby shower might be a pamper-the-mom shower where all the gifts are something for the mom like a gift certificate for a manicure or pedicure or a housekeeper for a day.
A casserole shower is also nice.
All the guests bring a casserole that can be frozen.
Then after the baby arrives, mom will have a freezer stocked with meals.
I have a friend who is throwing me a shower.
My church wants to throw me one too.
Is it proper to have more than one? Yes.
As long as they are hosted by different people and you don't invite the same people to both showers, that's acceptable.
Can I give a shower for my friend who just adopted a baby? Absolutely.
To NOT give the shower would be bad etiquette.
My daughter was adopted and I would have been crushed if my friends didn't consider the event as big to me as giving birth.
Should I invite someone who has recently had a miscarriage? The answer really depends upon the person, how recent the loss, and the relationship to the mom.
A close member of the family, like a sister, should be invited.
If you have doubts, don't hesitate to call and have a private talk with that person.
Ask her to be candid and assure her that there will be no hard feelings if she would rather not attend.
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