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Baby Shower Do’s and Don’ts Guide

Whether you are the mom-to-be or parents-to-be or the sister or bestie of the expecting mom or simply the host of baby shower, you might not know yet or is perhaps wondering about baby shower do’s and don’ts. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the baby shower etiquette:

Who’s Hosting?

Before anything else, who is going to host the baby shower? I mean, you can’t have one unless someone will host it. Traditionally, it is one of the girlfriends of the mom-to-be or her relatives – like a cousin or aunt. But, that is ancient. Today, anybody from friend to colleagues or relative of the mom-to-be or even the dad-to-be can host the shower. In fact, the mom or parents-to-be would be delighted to have more than one baby shower.

Having more than one baby shower might sound extravagant, but it is not. It is actually practical and encouraging for the mom-to-be, especially for parents-to-be who need that extra love and support. It is actually helpful in the sense that baby showers provide opportunity for the expecting mom or parents to receive not only emotional support, but above all receive support that will help them prepare for the task ahead, especially first time parents-to-be.

Now, generally the mom-to-be does not host a baby shower for herself. Why? Well, because the purpose of the party is for her to be celebrated, and for her friends and family to shower her with some TLC. But, were in the modern era. So, if noone thought of hosting one for the mom-to-be, which is impossible. But, if and when that happens, mom-to-be can ask her bestie or colleague or a relative perhaps to host a simple baby shower for her.

Although the mom-to-be does not and should not host a baby shower for herself, she is often involved in the preparations and putting together guest lists, and if the host need some information and about the guest or for the fun activities for the party, and for coming up with the gift registry and other things that the host might need to organize one heck of a fun party.

Who are the Invitees?

Now you have the host, next up is who should be invited? It is kind of simple, you just need to consult the mom-to-be or the parents-to-be who their close friends are or family members or colleagues that they wanted to include in the guest list. You don’t want to miss someone dear to her or to both.

However, as much as you would want to invite everyone, you need to be transparent with the mom or parents-to-be of the limitations with regards to the budget, and also the venue.

Not to put aside the dad, but traditionally baby showers are females only – it all about the mom-to-be and her friends. But, like I said that is ancient. So you can, by all means, invite dad’s male friends. Bottomline is to discuss the guest list with the mom-to-be or both parents and plan accordingly. This also helps, when there will be more than one baby shower, atleast the mom-to-be would know who to invite for the next baby showers.

So, the host is ready and the guest list is ready, and you’re all set. What comes next? We’ll talk about other do’s and don’ts in my next posts. We’ll learn about where and when to have the party, about gift registry, and what about if it’s second, third time or so baby of the mom-to-be?

BABY SHOWER CARD MESSAGES FROM GRANDPARENTS-TO-BE

They say grandparents-to-be are more excited than the parents-to-be, especially when you are the mother of the mom-to-be. You know exactly what it feels like: pregnancy, chiodbirth and taking care of baby, and what to expect about mommyhood. So, naturally you’d be extra excited bu also extra worried for your daughter and your grandchild.

It would mean a lot and give so much comfort to the mom-to-be, and even both parents-to-be to get message of encouragement and support from the grandparents-to-be. Expecially for the mom-to-be, it will be comforting and special for her to feel and know that her mom is going to be there for her.

Here are some mesaage ideas on welcoming a grandson or granddaughter:

1.   “My heart is filled with so much joy to welcome my sweet baby’s very own baby into this world”
2.   “My darlings, remember that kids can’t be returned whenever they misbehave. But you can always drop them off with the grannies”
3.   “Babies don’t come with manuals, but you’ll do great as mom/dad for sure. And that’s what we’re here for as grandparents”
4.   “Grandparenthood here we come! We’ve practiced singing lullabies and have babyproofed the house, so don’t worry”
5.   “Grandma and grandpa got your back. Grandbabies are very much welcome in the house”

Receiving baby shower gifts are great, and having the people you love most around the baby shower to share with your joy as parents-to-be is really wonderful. But, gifts and presence mean so much more when you get to read and hear messages of love and support. It makes the experience really special.

Baby Shower Card Message Ideas

Coming up with a heartfelt message for a baby shower card is not really that difficult if you think about how you feel for the parents-to-be and about your relationship with the mom-to-be or dad-to-be. Are you a bestie or friend of the mom or dad or of both, are you sibling of the mom or dad, grandparents-to-be, and relative.

It also helps when you know the gender of the baby or if they’re having twins, triplet or so.

You can be candid or funny with your message, you can add some anecdotes of your own or some personal insights based on your experience as parent or someone who might also be expecting.

Pregnancy is a time of excitement for expecting parents and their family, especially first timers. But, it can also be scary, especially for first time moms or parents. So, it would mean a lot to them (parents-to-be) to get some messages of encouragement, and some humor can put a smile on the face.

If you’re a friend of the mom or dad of both parents-to-be, here are some ideas for you to work around with as you write your perfect message.

IF YOU’RE A CLOSE FRIEND

If you are the mom’s bestie or of the dad or both or a relative perhaps of either and you want to express your love and support, here are some ideas that you can use as inspiration as you write your own message:

1.   “You are going to be an awesome mom (or dad/parents). Congrats!”
2.   “Get ready to fall inlove. From one mom to another, you will be smitten from the first time you see your little angel to forever”
3.   “You will be surprised to know you have never and will never love another human being like you’ll love this baby”
4.   “You thought you have prepared enough, after reading all those books and magazines and having searched online. Well, the best lessons come with time. I’m excited for you.”
5.   “You are in for the best ride of your life babe. Remember, i’ll be there whenever you need me.
6.   “Mommyhood sounds and looks so good on you. Congrats!” (May also be for dads)

You don’t really have to write long messages. Keep it brief but not too brief in a way that it doesn’t express what you wanted to convey. Make it sound humorous, but personal and sincere. You’ll never go wrong when you write from the heart.

Baby Shower Card Messages

This is a continuation of my previous posts on ideas for messages to write in the baby shower card.

FOR TWINS

If the mom-to-be or parents-to-be have already revealed or have mentioned in the invitation that they’re expecting twins, a triplet or perhaps more, then you can acknowledge this in your message. Here are some ideas you can work around with:

1.   “A baby is special, but two (three or more) babies is extra special. Congratulations!”
2.   “Double cheers, double congratulations!”
3.   “More babies, more excitement and fun, but more trouble”
4.   “Yipee! You now have two (three or more) reasons to cheer”
5.   “Looking forward to meeting the little munchkins”
6.   “Double cuteness on the way”
7.   ‘Wow! Now you can look forward to four (six or more) arms hugging you”
8.   “Could there be anything better than having a baby? Maybe two or three or more”
9.   “Best things often come in pairs (or more)”
10.   “Guess you’ll need help counting those cute little fingers. Just let me know”

FUNNY MESSAGES

Pregnancy is not easy, it can be tough especially for first time moms or parents. Sometimes it helps to have a laugh about it. If you’re close with the mom or parents-to-be and you’re sure that they’re cool with some humor, then here are some ideas:

1.   “Congrats for being so creative and hardworking. Cannot wait to see your new project”
2.   “Say goodbye to sleeping in ever, but hello to your little bundle of joy”
3.   “I’m curious who the baby resembles more, can’t wait to see”
4.   “It won’t be long till you become a stain removal expert”
5.   “Wow! I didn’t know you’re that fond of me, thanks for naming the baby after me”

Finally, like in my previous post, just keep the message brief but heartfelt. Nothing beats a message that is sincere and comes from the heart.

What To Write In A Baby Shower Card

Adding a baby shower card to your gift, with some heartfelt messages for the mom-to-be or parents-to-be, makes the shower extra especial for them. It is a genuinely thoughful gesture to show your love for them, and how happy you are for the new addition to the family.

Baby shower cards may also serve as a keepsake for the mom or parents-to-be to put in the baby journal, something to look back into years later as a precious memory.

In my previous post, I have shared some factors to consider before writing your message. I have also included some simple messages as a starter, as well as ideas for a sign-off.

Now, here are some ideas on what to write in the baby shower card if you know the gender of the baby that the parents are expecting.

For A Baby Boy

If the expecting parents are having a baby boy, you could use some of these ideas as a starter:

1.   “Oh boy! We’re excited to meet the little dude”
2.   “We bet the little guy will be just as good looking as his dad”
3.   “Yipee! May your little guy bring you lots of joy and troublemaking”
4.   “What a lucky little boy to have such cool and loving mom and dad”
5.   “How lovely to see your family grow, cheers to your little cowboy”
6.   “Here’s to loads of fun and excitement with your little troublemaker”
7.   “Saddle-up! Get ready for boyhood”
8.   “Get ready for some chasing and running around, boy oh boy!”
9.   “Congratulations! A little heartbreaker is on the way”
10.    “We cannot wait to meet the little munchkin”

For A Baby Girl

If you know that the parents-to-be is having a baby girl, here are some ideas of sweet messages that you can work around or include in the baby shower card:

1.   “The flowers blooming like on a spring time to welcome a beautiful butterfly”
2.   “Pink and glitters everywhere. May your little princess bring you everything wonderful”
3.   ‘May your little princess be as beautiful and sweet as her mom”
4.   “Yipee! A bubbly barbie is on the way to love and spoil”
5.   “Little girls grow up fast, relish every moment”
6.   “One day you’re dressing a little princess, the nex day she’ll put on her wedding dress. Never miss out a minute”
7.   “Get ready dad, you’ll have a hard time with the boys”
8.   “Wishing your pink bundle of joy all the best in the world”
9.   “We cannot wait to meet our little princess”
10.   “Congratulations! You’re having such a beautiful angel”

Hope these ideas help you write your most sincere and heartfelt message. If you are a friend of the mom or dad or of both, then you’d know how special and joyful this moment or this chapter in their lives is for them. Keep it brief, and write something coming from the heart.