Shower Traditions???

[charlyrose]

Hi, i just wanted to know the traditions of a baby shower. ive never had 1. but every keeps asking me when i am etc.. my family have mentioned doing one for me... anyways.
i basically wanted to know how to have one? am i sposed to organise it, or is tradition that someone holds it for you. what do you do during a shower, and what games do u play.
any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks! i was also worried that people think you only hold a shower just to get present. Has any thats been invited to one thought that of someone. or is it just common to go to them when someone is pregnant.

im sorry, but i just have no idea! :rolleyes:

thanks again

Charlize. :p

[Tubbychook]

Charlize Im with you this is my first and i really havent been to a baby shower at all except for one when i was younger which was a party plan linnen one. My aunty is wanting to hold a baby shower for me but i have no idea of what goes on. I know there will be games and food but other then that im not sure. She keeps asking me for a date but i dont enven know when the right time is to have one I was thinking closer to when Bubba is due which will be early next year. I dont expect anyone that i invite to bring a present and i think really if someone thought that I was only having one to get presents then they wouldnt come anyway. Hopefully someone out there knows what goes on at baby showers and can help us first timers.

Shannon & Bubba Squirt EDD 2/3/06 :D

[TinyStar]

I think Baby showers are really a great excuse to hang out with all your girlie friends and female relatives, in a nice relaxed setting before all hell breaks loose.

I personlly was not too keen on the idea of a baby shower but my DH was adamant that I should have one because "there are a lot of people who love you and they should be able to show it".

I had it at my place, a few close friends and relatives bought a plate of food (we ate leftovers for weeks which was great as in late pg you dont want to be cooking!) and the only game I played was a getting to know you game where I made up a riddle about each of the guests and everyone had to guess who the riddle was about.

Other showers I have been too involved games such as pin the dummy on the baby, and blindfolded guess the baby food.

Presents are a bonus and totally not essential. If you dont feel comfortable maybe ask guests to bring a parenting tip, babyfood recipe or supportive quote for birth instead??? Or ask for donations to a childrens hospital.

Have fun whatever you decide.

[charlyrose]

thanks for that TinyStar ! you have some great ideas.
nothing more has been said about having the shower arranged by my family. but maybe have a girlie get together like u said.. sounds nice!

anyways thanks again

Charlize :p