2007-05-12 16:26:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I don't think it is like begging, but think they are pointless for people who have the means to buy what their baby needs. If you want a celebration, have a celebration, but it doesn't HAVE to be a shower. Personally, I wouldn't want one. I figure people who want to get me something will, and I am not going make anyone feel pressured to get me something. Everyone already knows not to throw me one.
Besides, that way I get to buy exactly what I want and won't have extras of everything I'll never use!
But to each their own. They are not begging (unless you have one for the 2nd baby and on!)
2007-05-12 18:25:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely NOT! A baby shower isn't JUST about the gifts. It's about the community of friends and family revving up to get excited about meeting this new little person in their lives! It's about celebrating baby!!
The only way it could be considered begging is if the mother insists guests only bring items she specifies or if she is throwing it herself (or husband is throwing it for her).
Not begging....it is a totally acceptable social activity!!
2007-05-13 16:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by diapercakesbybecca 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it isn't supposed to be a way of begging for baby items. A baby shower is supposed to help the mother to be get items for her little one and is supposed to be a celebration for the expectant mother. Of course, it depends on who is setting up the baby shower and what the hostess expects (normally not the expectant mother).
2007-05-12 23:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's like is a birthday party like begging for more. I don't think its that way at all. I have 3 children and had baby showers for all of them-- b/c i didn't care about the presents, I cared about the friends, the celebration, and the cake!!
2007-05-12 23:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by tiyona17 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
definatly not, like everyone says its just way to celebrate an new life and be with family and friends. and the best part of it is that people bring you stuff that you would never get yourself. for example my aunt has three children and she got me stuff like cold medicine and colic medicine and baby vapor rub. (i had a winter baby) and all this stuff came in handy when the baby got sick. so dont think of it as begging family should help family out
2007-05-13 00:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by pikzzi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm...no its not. Its a nice way to celebrate a new life and to help out your friend. Would you say the same thing about a wedding or a bridal shower?
2007-05-13 00:18:50 · answer #6 · answered by tangyterp83 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no!
baby showers are about celebrating the new addition to the family!! Plus a great way of helping new parents with all the baby stuff.. it can be very over whelming!!
2007-05-12 23:33:22 · answer #7 · answered by ♥cutemamma♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
definetly not its a way of welcoming a new born into the world with all your friends and family gathered together. if you don;t want gifts write that on the card=}
2007-05-12 23:30:43 · answer #8 · answered by leave_me_roses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's just a nice way of helping out a friend get a good headstart.
2007-05-12 23:30:31 · answer #9 · answered by pink daisy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No because a lot of the time the mommy-to-be doesnt even know its happening.
2007-05-13 02:15:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋