Baby Shower Etiquettes

Baby shower etiquettes for the 'would be mother's' relatives and friends:-

If you hold the baby shower before the baby is born, it gives the expectant mother gifts that she will need before the baby arrives. It also gives her strength, support, and love that she will need as her due date draws near.
If you hold the baby shower after birth, it gives the opportunity to friends and family to meet the baby and congratulate the mom and dad. Plus, guests can know for sure if they should get a girl or boy gift.
The most important thing is that the expectant mother feels loved and supported. A second or third baby shower might be just what the doctor ordered to help strengthen her.
If you know for positive that the expectant mother would enjoy a surprise baby shower, then it would be a lot of fun.
If you think that she may or may not like a surprise baby shower then it is much better to not surprise her and host a normal baby shower. That way, you could include the expectant mother in all your decisions and questions about the baby shower.

While planning the baby shower for a close friend or relative the following planner can be followed:-

First decide who will be planning the Baby Shower party.
Decide on the date of the baby shower.
Decide on the time of the baby shower.
Decide how long the baby shower will last.
Select the perfect Baby Shower Theme for the party.
Organize the ever-important Guest List.
Decide what the budget will be.
Choose the location of the baby shower party.
Choose the baby shower food and menu.
Choose the beverages.
Preparation for the food.
Start preparing the invitation.

Baby shower menu should be fixed considering the following things:-

How many people are coming?
What time of day is the baby shower?
What is the baby shower theme?
What types of people are coming to the shower?
How much time do you have?
Is anyone going to help you prepare the baby shower food?

Baby Shower Themes make planning a baby shower easier, less stressful, and will create a more memorable event. With so many baby shower themes, selecting a theme can be the most important decision for your event. To make your decision easier, you can begin by giving some thought to the style of the mom-to-be. Match the theme and decorations to her personality. OK, that isn't always as easy as it sounds. But it's very likely she'll fit generally into one of a few categories, and you can narrow it down from there:-

The Modern Mom Shower.
Celebrating a Baby Boy.
Celebrating a Baby Girl.
Moms who like Traditional & Religious Showers.
Moms who want themes those are unusual, unique & fun.
Twice the fun: Twin's Shower Category.
The Co-ed & Couples Themes Category.
And one more thing. Be aware of your own style - especially if it's not the same as the mom-to-be's. As the host, you need to be comfortable with the theme. The more you love the shower, the more it will show and the more the guest of honor will see your sincerity. Enjoy your shower!

Baby showers etiquettes for the expectant mother:-

Guests come to a baby shower to celebrate an expectant mother's new baby, not to receive a baby shower favor. SO, baby shower favors are certainly not a requirement, and in most cultures not expected. But they are a fun idea and they make guests feel appreciated that they came to the baby shower. Preparing the perfect baby shower invitations are like buying the perfect pair of shoes:

You want them to be cute, original, and fun.
Colors, textures, and styles are huge.
It should be fun, not stressful.
Never ask for a guy's opinion!

The shower invitations give a first impression about the baby shower because they are the first thing people will see. So, they are quite important.

Use wholly recycled paper goods for invitations or baby shower favours when possible. Use paper made of sustainable fibers like bamboo or sugar cane. A new trend in paper: "plantable" paper products.
Ask guests to bring gifts, new or gently used, wrapped in baby blankets instead of wrapping paper. For gift bags, use bandanas, handkerchiefs, cloth diapers, or other reusable linens in place of tissue paper. Use linen napkins.
You should have number of baby shower menu ideas to impress your hungry guests. Remember to keep it simple. Most of our menu ideas can be made the night before and easily assembled the morning of the baby shower. The following are the things you can include in your menu:-

Brunch
Appetizers
Punch / beverages
Pink / blue baby shower recipes
Take out / catering
Tea party menu
Sweet treats
Cutest cakes