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?
  • |What about showers for adopted babies?
    It is so wonderful when a couple is able to adopt a baby. A shower for an adopted baby should take certain things in to consideration. The shower should be after the couple has adopted the child as sometimes adoption proceedings don't always go as planned. Also remember that the parents are going to want to spend some special bonding time with the baby, so the shower should be put off for a month or two. When picking out invitations, try to find special adoption invitations. If you cannot find these, at least pick invitations that are appropriate to the situation. It is good to ensure that guests know that the baby is adopted, so they don't say something at the shower that might unintentionally hurt feelings or make people uncomfortable. Because the shower is held after the baby is adopted, it is likely that the baby will be at the shower. Games might not be as prevalent at this shower as babies are often entertainment enough :-)
  • 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?