Do you buy for mum or baby at a baby shower? (2024)

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Do you buy for mum or baby at a baby shower? ›

And ideally, you should buy off the registry. So in summary, it is best to buy something for the baby off the registry. But the mum-to-be's closest friends could get her something too. However, a baby shower isn't all about gifts.

Traditional Baby Shower

This get-together is held in honor of the mom-to-be and is typically organized and hosted by a close friend.

Baby shower gifts are typically for an unborn baby, but can also be thoughtful gifts for a mum-to-be, or both the baby's parents, or perhaps something to enjoy together.

Baby Shower – Yes, if you attend

But if you want to ensure your present arrives before the baby is born, have the gift sent directly to the mom-to-be at her home. You can also wait until the baby is born to send a gift to their home, or take a gift when you visit mama and baby.

Who Traditionally Pays for a Baby Shower? The hostess traditionally pays for the baby shower and its associated costs. However, the hostess can divide up the responsibility and costs by asking a few close family members or friends to co-host.

We'll break it down by relationship: For coworkers or acquaintances, people tend to spend around $30 to $50. For friends or distant relatives, many people spend between $50 and $100. For close friends or family members, most people spend between $100 and $200 or more.

Never show up to a baby shower without a gift in hand! That being said, you're not required to buy a gift from the registry. Feel free to shop around and choose any special gift for the new little one (and their mommy!).

And secondly, fear not because dressing for a day of bub-to-be celebrations is pretty straightforward. Yup, you read that correctly. There are no set rules for baby shower outfits, so unless the invite says otherwise, you're basically free to wear whatever you fancy and feel the most comfortable in.

Most guests will bring a gift to the baby shower, however most people prefer presence over presents. Some attendees may choose to wait until after the baby is born to give something for mum or baby and others may choose not to give at all. It's up to you if you wish to give a gift and how much you want to spend.

How long should a baby shower be? ›

A baby shower usually lasts 2-3 hours. Budget about 30-45 minutes at the beginning for guests to arrive, nibble on some food, and mingle with one another before the games / entertainment begin. Spend the next 30-45 minutes playing games. And the rest of the time having cake and opening gifts.

A baby shower is designed to give the mother things she needs to take care of her newborn baby. However if you want to give the mother a gift that would be okay, too. However the gift should make sense in relation to the event, such as bubble bath that the mom can use to take a break from dealing with a newborn.

It is customary to give a gift when arriving at the baby shower. However, the host would prefer you attend without a gift than for you not to come at all.

The Guest of Honor: who do you honor on a baby shower invite? It may or may not seem obvious, but the mom-to-be or the parents-to-be are the guests of honors at baby showers. If the baby shower is more traditional where only women are invited then the guest of honor will be the mom-to-be.

While traditional baby showers consist of women only, co-ed baby showers are becoming more and more common. However, if you're looking to throw a traditional baby shower and still have the dad-to-be attend, this is completely acceptable and appropriate as most dad-to-be's will want to thank guests before they leave.

According to tradition, baby showers are typically hosted by a friend or distant relative (like a cousin or an aunt) instead of an immediate family member.

A Mother's Blessing Ceremony is an event that creates space to honour, support and celebrate a woman's journey into motherhood, with the focus on her, rather than a conventional baby shower where the focus is on the baby.