2007-02-26 20:37:59 · 19 answers · asked by pussycat doll 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
A party thrown for an expectant mother by all her female friends/relatives when they give her the gifts they have bought for the baby.
Tends to be an American tradition but is kicking off in the UK too.
2007-02-26 20:40:15 · answer #1 · answered by Andromeda Newton™ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Baby showers allow family & friends to share the joy & excitement of welcoming a new life into the world.
While it was once traditional that only the first baby had a shower, we now have showers for every baby, Each baby is special & and a Gift from the Lord! Every baby deserves a special welcome into our world. There really is no set time for a baby shower.
Most baby showers occur in the last trimester of the mother-to-be's pregnancy stage, however this is not a fixed rule. Advice from a friend or family member can be extremely helpful, and the presence of everyone who attends the shower is a supportive gesture.
2007-02-27 04:41:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anx A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A baby shower is a party in which expectant parents receive gifts or money for their expected child. By convention, a baby shower is intended to help parents get things that they need for their baby (such as basic layette items), especially items they may not be able to afford. It is a fairly recent tradition in the United States and in other cultures influenced by American culture or media.
Traditionally, a baby shower is held only for the mother-to-be, and only women attend. However, many people choose to have baby showers for both parents, and some people have a men-only shower. It is not uncommon for a parent to have more than one baby shower, such as one with friends and another with co-workers. A baby shower is generally arranged by a close friend or relative of the parents-to-be. Traditionally, it was considered improper for a family member to host because the event centers on gift-giving.
Baby showers have become more common in the past few decades, as families have become smaller and each child gets more individual attention. Though they are traditionally only held for the first child, they can also be arranged for subsequent children and for children who have been adopted. It is common for the host to provide baby-themed games during the shower. In some regions, shower favors (small gifts for the guests) are common.
Not all Americans hold baby showers. For example, in Jewish tradition, nothing may be bought for the baby before it is born. But many American Jews today do not subscribe to that tradition. Many Italian-Americans also do not hold baby showers. Some people prefer to hold showers after the birth of the baby.
2007-02-27 04:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by Bianca 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is a baby shower? Ok, well its a party you give for someone having a baby. Usually for the first born. It can be just for the women or you can a family one. you shower the mother with gifts for the baby. it helps out financially, buying all a baby needs gets very expensive.
2007-02-27 04:42:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
a baby shower is thrown for a pregnant women by her friends family or colleagues normally b4 the baby is born. Presents are given to the mother for her new baby, and its just to help the family get ready for the new addition to the family by helping them get the things they need. most people on here are saying that it is a party thrown by women but that is not always the case i have seen baby showers that involve both men and women.
2007-02-27 04:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by Jeremysmom05 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a celebration of impending Motherhood. Friends and Family (usually women only)- get together and celebrate the up coming birth of a child. They call it a shower, so I have heard, because the "mother" is showerd with gifts. Its just a really nice and special time to show someone that you appreciate them as a person and to-be mom, and give them gifts that are not only for them, but for the baby, to help her on the way to Mother hood.
2007-02-27 04:43:54 · answer #6 · answered by ambientwinter 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A baby shower is a party in which expectant parents receive gifts or money for their expected child. By convention, a baby shower is intended to help parents get things that they need for their baby (such as basic layette items), especially items they may not be able to afford. It is a fairly recent tradition in the United States and in other cultures influenced by American culture or media.
2007-02-27 04:41:21 · answer #7 · answered by paul13051956 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A baby shower is a party for an expectant mother that provides friends and family an opportunity to give her unborn baby gifts (i.e clothes, blankets, bottles...).
2007-02-27 04:43:17 · answer #8 · answered by b3_dd 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
baby shower...a celebration that usually done before the mother give birth...it is also called a pre-welcome to the baby...thats why mostly we do give something that the baby could use after the birth....
2007-02-27 04:42:53 · answer #9 · answered by suarez_stacey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is where a group of friends meet with their pregnant friend, all bringing presents for the baby. I think it is done mainly in the US, so no doubt someone from over the pond will explain better than me
2007-02-27 04:44:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋