2006-09-19 04:18:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i would say the time would depend on you and your baby's schedule. If you plan on having the baby at the shower, pick a time of day when the baby is least fussy and not usually hungry. That way everyone can enjoy seeing the baby and you don't have to excuse yourself to feed the baby. If you do not plan on having the baby there, schedule the shower for a time when the baby can be left with someone you trust.
With all that is going on after a baby arrives, just do what you can when you can. Have it at a time that is good for you and don't let others involved in the shower 'encourage' you to have it when it is not convenient for you and baby.
Also, there is nothing wrong with having a baby shower after the fact. Mine was when my baby was 2 1/2 months old as she was born waaaay early before the showers could happen.
2006-09-19 07:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by SRP123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mid afternoon say 2pm is best. An average baby shower is about three hours. Haveing it at 2pm squeaks it in between lunch and supper therefore you are not expected to provide a meal, but rather cookies and tea so to speak. Many poeple would find a week end shower to be best as mid day during the week is hard for those to fit in due to work etc. But the day of choice would all depend on the family/friend circumstance(s).
Sorry but i feel i need to post this in response to sophieb's (sp) post. Time of baby shower, whether it be before or after the baby is born is a matter of opinion in one person's private family. In my family our belief is - it is bad luck to have a baby shower before the baby is born. As the baby shower is suppose to be a wonderful memory placed on paper for both mom and baby to share as time goes on. It also helps the guest(s) in decision making as to what to purchase. For those that have a baby shower before the baby is born - ALso have a wonderful time and a good memory, but what if, what if the unspeakable happened and for some reason the baby did not make it. Then the mother to be is left with too many memories to cry herself to sleep with at night and everyday reminders of what "could have been". That is our family belief and i do respect everyone's thoughts and opinions. There is nothing wrong with haveing a baby shower after the baby is born - and for most there is nothing wrong with haveing a baby shower prior to baby's birth.
2006-09-19 05:11:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
in past years a baby shower was always held by close friends (or the mother or sister if friends are out of town), held "prior to" the baby being born, and held in the evening during the week as a ladies night out. I don't know why your situation is different, but I've provided the info.
And the response to that is everyone who brought you a gift..when you get invited to their baby shower, wedding, etc. you are obliged to provide a gift to them. So it's best to make a list of the names and addresses, send thank yous, and keep that list for your future use.
I hope someone provides you a baby book and a camera. It's very important for a child to know about those early days. And, keep the child's first shoes (with the soles) for them to bronze when they grow older (for good luck).
2006-09-19 04:25:46 · answer #3 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work around your baby's nap schedule. The reason people hold showers after the birth is so the guests and meet the infant. If it's asleep the entire time, it defeats the purpose...
2006-09-19 04:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by KL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think that mid afternoon (3:00) would be good on a weekend because most people work during the day and baby might be up and fed around then. Have fun!
2006-09-19 05:29:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you have to consider other people's schedule, since most people have commitments throughout the day and week I think you should opt for a weekend in the mid afternoon. You can sometimes talk to the hospital and they will let you use their space for a baby shower.
2006-09-19 04:22:34 · answer #6 · answered by PYT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the baby is going to be there, I would say do it during nap time so mom can enjoy the festivities. If baby isn't going to be there, you could do it whatever time you want. Just make sure that mom can make it at that time.
Have fun!
2006-09-19 04:30:24 · answer #7 · answered by Peapod 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say early afternoon...around 2pm. That way you only need to have finger foods. It also depends on what is good for the new Mother
2006-09-19 05:33:12 · answer #8 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2. you dont have to feed the guests, and its not too early in the day (mom can get a nap) and not too late (baby wont be up all night).
2006-09-19 04:20:44 · answer #9 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
early to late afternoon, you can just provide some snacks and the baby will probably be happiest and most awake.
2006-09-19 04:22:14 · answer #10 · answered by domsmom701 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋