Baby Shower Traditions and Trends

Traditionally, a baby shower is held only for the mother-to-be and only women attend. However, recently men are also starting to participate in a couple’s baby shower, although the original intent was for women to share wisdom and lessons on the art of becoming a mother.

Many people choose to have baby showers for both parents, and some people have a men-only shower. In Jewish tradition and Ethiopian tradition since long ago, a celebration and gift reception is held only after the birth of a child. Though some American Jews may be...

Finding a Card with Your Baby Shower Gift

You’ve purchased a gift for an upcoming baby shower, and you’ve wrapped it beautifully and tied it with a gorgeous bow. Then you realize that something is missing. You don’t have a card for the package to let the recipient know who the gift is from. You may look at the cards in a local store only to find that the few they offer are pretty much the same old, same old. You don’t want to buy her the same baby shower card that half the other guests may have already purchased for her, but you don’t know what other choices you have. If you’d like to find a more unique, personal card for the mommy-to-be, there are...

Sending Baby Shower Thank You Cards

The baby shower is one of the most enjoyable events you can hold. A complete celebration of new life it allows you to invite all of your friends and family together in order to celebrate the arrival or upcoming arrival of your new son or daughter. Few other parties or events are quite so steeped in the sense of family. Sending thank you cards is a good way to thank everybody for attending and thank them for the gifts that you received

When you’re the guest of honor at baby showers, you’re going to be “showered” with gifts. After all, that’s where the name comes from. As part of good etiquette, you’ll want to send out baby shower thank you cards soon after the end of the event. You can either...