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.
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