Baby Shower - Baby Shower Etiquette & Invitation

Baby Shower Etiquette

Traditionally, baby shower are only host for the first baby, but because each and every baby is special, now we are having shower for every baby.

Baby Shower are normally host a month or two before the expected mom's due date. This gives the mom enough time to shop for items that she would like to have before her baby arrive but didn't receive during the shower.

Some moms prefer to have the shower after the baby is born. The mom can use this "welcoming party" to show off her new baby. Guests can purchase more appropriate gifts knowing for certain whether it's a boy or a girl.

Also, traditionally, baby showers are only host by friends, co-workers, church groups, and non-relatives. Because baby shower is a gift giving event, it was considered improper for a family member of the expected mom to host such event.

Nowadays, it has become more common and acceptable for mothers, sisters, and family members to host the shower.

Having a Baby Shower is a wonderful way of welcoming a new life into the world. It is important to have someone taking the initiative, so it should not matter who host the shower. However, the person who should not host the showers are the expected mother herself.

Baby Showers Invitation

If you're hosting a baby shower, you probably already have a good idea of who you would invite. However, it is always safe to run the guest list through with the expected mother to ensure that no-one is left out.

It is not always a good choice to have a surprise baby shower party because the expected mom will want to be able to choose who is invited. Her schedule will also be consulted for a date.

If you're planning on having a surprise baby shower be sure to run the guest list through with the expected mom's close friends and relatives to make sure that everyone is invited. Also, you should seek for the help of those who are able to tell you the expected mom needs and wants for her new baby.

Baby Shower Invitation Idea

Guests can be invited to a baby shower by phone call, email, or written invitation. Written invitation is the best and most preferred way to invite guests. Written invitation can help you to set the tone for the shower and it also serve as a reminder as guests most likely will keep it posted on their bulletin boards.

However you want to invite the guests, be sure to include important information such as:

• The guest of honor's name
• Shower date and time
• Hostess' name and phone number
• Location of the shower (enclosing a map of the location is optional)
• The theme of the shower if applicable
• Enclose a note indicating where the expected mom has been registered
• Indicating the sex of the baby if known
• If it is a surprise shower, indicate so

When selecting baby shower invitation, you can also choose those that reflect the theme of the party.

Invitation should be send out early enough so the guests may have a couple of weeks notice. This early notice gives them time to work the shower into their schedules as well as to shop for the perfect gift.

Baby Gift Idea