baby shower

     

A baby shower is a party in which parents or expectant parents receive gifts for their newborn or expecte child. By convention, a baby shower is intended to help parents get items that they need for their baby, such as baby clothes. It is a popular tradition in the United States and in other cultures, often influenced by American culture or media. In some countries this party is not celebrated until the baby is born.

Trivia about baby shower

  • Emily Post says it's not only correct but nice to throw one of these for a woman about to adopt a child
  • The name of this kind of prenatal party sounds like a downpour of little infants
  • Onesies are a standard gift at this type of event
  • Emily Post says you can give one of these parties for a single mom-to-be as well as for parents about to adopt