All About Showers: Baby
Bridal Showers

Message Board
  • Who should host a baby shower?
  • How many people should be invited?
  • Who should be invited?
  • Should I invite friends who have recently had miscarriages or are having difficulty conceiving?
  • When should the shower be held?
  • What about having a shower after the baby is born?
  • How does one throw a co-ed or men-only shower?
    • |Is it proper to have a shower for a baby other than the first?
    There are differing viewpoints on this issue. On the one hand, most parents already have all the baby things they need after having one, and on the other, every baby should be be celebrated. So in between these is the idea of a baby "sprinkle" instead of "shower" for those who are already mothers. Still invite all the guests to celebrate this joyous occasion, but instead of bringing big gifts, have guests bring essentials like diapers, formula, and all those other little baby things that tend to add up and get used up. These are often called "diaper showers."
  • What about showers for adopted babies?
  • What should the invitations look like?
  • What information should be included in the invitations?
  • When should the invitations be mailed?
  • When should guests RSVP by?
  • Should the shower be a surprise?
  • What order should events happen at the shower?
  • How long should the shower last?
  • Does a shower have to have games?
  • What are some good shower games?
  • What food should be served at the shower?
  • Are shower favors for guests necessary?