| A lovely baby shower party with proper baby | | | | for a second or third baby, the guests would |
| shower etiquette is one of the best ways to | | | | normally just be close friends and family. |
| welcome the new baby. If you want everyone to | | | | Normally, for any baby shower, it is just women |
| carry lovely memories at the end of the baby | | | | who are invited. Though men were not normally |
| shower, put a little knowledge into baby shower | | | | invited, but it was quite common for the man to |
| planning while organizing the merrymaking event. | | | | show at the end of the party to help his wife |
| The traditional rule with a baby shower is that | | | | with the presents. Now days, it seems that it is |
| anyone can throw it except for the couple that | | | | fine for men to a part of the baby shower. |
| are having the baby. | | | | Baby showers are quite commonly held at |
| The proper baby shower etiquette says that | | | | country clubs, parks, restaurants, bars or any |
| someone who is not related to the couple should | | | | other place where people are able to get |
| throw the baby shower. The reason for this is | | | | together. It is, however, a bit more personal and |
| that it won't look as though the family are asking | | | | more comfortable if it is held in someone's house. |
| for gifts. But this isn't necessarily true and we | | | | It is only fair that the person who is organizing or |
| don't always follow tradition anymore. It should be | | | | hosting the baby shower should pay for it. It |
| that anyone who is close to you and willing to plan | | | | should be considered as a gift to the mom-to-be. |
| your baby shower should do so. | | | | The rest of the gifts should be practical. As a |
| It is good to do baby shower planning prior to the | | | | baby shower could work out quite pricey, multiple |
| birth of the child. Hosting a baby shower after the | | | | people could throw the baby shower, which then |
| arrival of the baby would not be so much of fun | | | | helps with splitting the costs. |
| without the pot belly mother. The best time for | | | | Choice of food can vary depending upon the |
| planning a baby shower would be somewhere | | | | tastes. While planning a baby shower, you can |
| between seventh and the ninth month when the | | | | take your pick from finger foods, appetizers or |
| mother has a big round belly. Take care not to | | | | having full course at a big restaurant. Light snacks |
| plan the party just before the due date, in case | | | | at such parties have disappeared since long. |
| the baby arrives sooner than expected. | | | | Nowadays, people often opt for buffet with cold |
| On the other hand a baby shower party in the | | | | beverages, coffee, wine and other drinks during |
| first few months would not be as exciting without | | | | baby shower planning. A cake is still a standard |
| the bulging belly. | | | | party etiquette at a baby shower. |
| Before any invitations are sent out, the | | | | I think you've learned a lot from the baby shower |
| mom-to-be needs to decide on a day that would | | | | etiquette above. In the end, remember that baby |
| suit her and also go through the guest list to | | | | showers are meant to have fun, so enjoy! |
| make sure that no one has been left out. If it is | | | | |