Winnie the Pooh Diaper Bags: Baby Shower Etiquette
Traditionally, baby showers were held before a baby was born, but it’s also common nowadays to hold one after the mother gives birth. Whichever the case, a baby shower is an event that celebrates the entry of another life into this world as well as a chance for friends to catch up.
The organizer of a baby shower is usually a close friend of the new mother or soon-to-be mother. The hostess is required to provide the venue and handle all aspects of catering and entertainment for the event. Planning an event such as this, even one that only runs for 2 hours on average, can be quite stressful. As such, these parties tend to have more than one organizer, which allows the cost and duties to be shared out equally.
While baby showers are usually attended by women, the hostess should never assume that the men want to stay away from one. If there are indeed male guests at a baby shower, it would be best to avoid extremely cutesy party games. Even the party theme or décor may need to be re-geared so that men won’t feel too uncomfortable in extremely feminine surroundings.
One of the trickier aspects of hosting a baby shower is whether to invite a friend who has recently lost a pregnancy or has trouble conceiving. For some women, the sight of Winnie the Pooh diaper bags may send them off into the deep end of grief. Others might look forward to the companionship and female solidarity present. While it may be hurtful to merely post an invitation without prior warning, a woman may feel sidelined if she doesn’t receive one either. As such, it’s best to first enquire tactfully, such as through a mutual friend, whether she wants to attend a baby shower before sending out the invitations.
It usually goes without saying that guests at a baby shower are expected to bring a gift. If your knowledge of “mommy” gifts only extends to Winnie the Pooh diaper bags, you could always ask a close friend or relative of the guest of honor what she would like. Some expectant mothers make it easy for their guests by establishing a gift registry, although this shouldn’t be seen as a must-buy list. If picking out a present from a list doesn’t appeal to you, a homemade gift from the heart is always appreciated.
As the guest of honor, an expectant or new mother won’t have to lift a finger at her baby shower. Chances are the exhausting hormonal stress of the pregnancy will preclude any choice she has in the matter anyway! Grumpy as a new mother may be feeling though, she should be gracious and delight in every gift she is given, even if it’s something she wouldn’t want in a million years. Following the baby shower, it’s considered good form for the new mother to send out a note of thanks to all guests, and especially the hostess for organizing such a charming party.
