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Sarah Porter

A baby shower was originally offered for the first baby of the Mommy-to-Be but that tradition has changed to being for all "new additions" to a family since they are all miracles and deserve to be showered with love and gifts. Usually, the baby shower is held in an afternoon on a weekend when most people can attend. The person throwing the baby shower is usually a family member or close family friend. Originally, one baby shower would be thrown for a Mommy-to-Be, but today many women have more than one party because they have different groups of friends, co-workers and family members. For mommies having their second, third, fourth or any other than their first child, the custom is referred to as "sprinkles".

A baby shower can range from very elegant to very causal, depending on the mood you would like to set! They can take place at a restaurant, bar, country club or someone's home and usually last only a few hours. It is customary for the Mommy-to-Be to receive baby shower gifts from her guests as well as give gifts out to the women who plan the baby shower.

The baby shower is known for usually serving some type of food, whether a meal or snacks and can range from being a very inexpensive party to one that is expensive. It is important to remember that the baby shower party is not about who can spend the most or impress their baby shower guests, but who can create a memorable time with great friends and have lots of laughs.

The cost of the baby shower is usually paid by those hosting the baby shower. This is one the reasons why there are sometimes co-host to sponsor baby showers. The baby shower party costs depends on if you are serving a full meal at the baby shower or just hors d'oeuvres, the type of baby shower games and baby shower prizes planned, the baby shower decorations and where you will have the baby shower. There are many ways to invite guests to your baby shower, but personalized baby shower invitations are, by far, the most preferred way.

Baby showers are joyful occasions, times when family and friends gather to congratulate the Mommy-to-Be, play baby shower games, give baby shower gifts and eat. But, the purpose of a baby shower is a lot more than just fun and games. Baby Showers offer an opportunity for family members and friends to offer advice and support to the soon-to-be mommy and daddy. Baby showers allow friends and family to share the joy and excitement of welcoming a new life into the world, and provide emotional support to the new parents-to-be. It is very common for a Mommy-to-Be or Daddy-to-Be to be nervous about their new roles as parents. A few words of advice from friends and family member can be extremely helpful and calming, and the presence of all those attending the baby showers is a supportive gesture that is always appreciated.

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