Baby Shower FAQ
Who can have a baby shower? While it was once traditional that only the first baby had a shower, we are now having showers for every baby, after all, each baby is special! Baby showers are also very popular for the adopted baby. When to have the shower? Usually in the later stages of pregnancy, say in the last two months. Sometimes babies come early and are able to attend their own baby showers, while others only want to know the gender before their showers. Sometimes people wait purposefully for the baby to arrive, either from cultural belief or other reasons. Many times adoptive parents wait until after the baby has arrived in their home or until the adoption is final. Who throws the shower? Typically it was a family member from either side, sometimes you’ll even see multiples showers from each side of the family, work, friends, etc. You can have anyone throw a shower, they do not have to be related to you. Friends, co-workers, family, etc. Who comes to a baby shower?
