Baby Shower Etiquette For Mom To Be

Name of mom-to-be or the expecting parents if youre having a coed baby shower.

Baby shower etiquette for mom to be. Baby showers were not mentioned in either the 1922 original publication of the book or in her 1927 enlarged edition so. Others may want to be more involved helping with the theme or designing invitations. Around four to eight weeks before her due date is a good time.

All the baby showers I have attended consist of socializing eating playing games and opening presents. The host will greet all guests personally take their coats indicate where presents should be deposited and offer them a beverage. The date time and location of the baby shower.

Some mothers-to-be enjoy letting the host take full reign of planning the baby shower once they give their list of guests. The closest friends and family are number one on the list. You dont want to miss someone who is important to her.

Generally etiquette dictates that a friend or family member of the mom-to-be should plan the baby shower. If you are having twins or triplets. A cute baby shower poem that fits your type of baby shower is always nice but not compulsory.

Typical baby shower etiquette dictates that the parents-to-be shouldnt throw their own party since doing so could be perceived as asking for gifts. A baby shower invitation should essentially just cover the basicsthe date time and location of the event the name of the mother the name and contact information of the host and finally an RSVP date. Whether you opt for a paper or virtual suite invites should be sent.

Traditionally a baby shower is a time to shower the mom-to-be with items she needs for the new baby. The name phone or email. In 1937 high society author and manners guru Emily Post included a fleeting description of stork showers in her book Etiquette.