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Miscarriage 
If there was a miscarriage, can I ask for my gift back?

babyshower 
Where would be considered the best place to have a baby shower during winter?

Have you ever heard of a “Great Expectations” Party ? 
I know a girl who just announced that she is pregnant. She is only 2 1/2 months and her friend is having a party next week and she is asking that we bring …

invitation wording if baby is already born  
can you give me some ideas for wording if i am planning a baby shower and the baby has already been born..prematurely?

Asking for more baby shower gifts 
My husband and I are going through rough financial times, but decided to have our baby. We still need important items for the baby that we didn’t receive …

out of town family 
is it rude to have a baby shower by mail due to many family and friends live too far?

Attending baby shower for the first time 
I would like to purchase a stroller for my friend’s baby. Should I mail it to her house?

Long distance baby shower 
Son and daughter law are expecting in September and live in Austin Tx. My husband and I have a lot of family in Arkansas would it be tacky to mail baby …

Daughters First Child + Pushy Mother-In-Law… 
Hello,

I am the Mother (owner of event planning business) to a daughter w/first child.

Recently I was informed that ‘mother-in-law’ volunteered herself …

Four Showers for First Baby 
My sister and brother-in-law are expecting their first baby in the fall. I have been invited to four separate baby showers, three of which are out of …

Evite baby shower invitations 
is it ok to send baby shower invites on evite to email addresses?

Giving money at a baby shower 
My Niece sent me an invitation to her baby shower. This is her first child, we are not close and do not live in the same state. Is it ok to send her money …

mother in law refuses to attend baby shower 
The host of my baby shower once made a derogatory remark about my mother in law and I mentioned it to her not long ago. (before the shower was planned) …

I can’t afford a baby shower gift 
My co-workers are throwing a baby shower for a co-worker and his wife during work hours. Money is really tight for me and I cannot afford a gift. Should …

baby shower or not? 
My daughter is expecting her second son.My daughter in law is expecting her first baby one month after my daughter.We are helping with a baby shower for …

Destination baby shower 
My son and daughter-in law live in LA Calif. They are coming visiting in May and I want to have a Baby shower for her. I don’t know what to do about gifts, …

Baby Shower Gifts from an Aunt 
My only sibling, my brother and his gf are expecting. The shower is next weekend. I am flying home to be there and I need to come up with something creative …

Baby Shower LOCATION??? 
I need suggestions for a non-traditional, mommy/women only baby shower. We don’t really want to use someone’s living room or a restaurant…do you have …

Should the father make an apperance 
My wife thinks that it is custom for the male to show up and make an appearance for the shower but everyone i talk to says that they have never heard of …

Invitation to Baby Shower of Mother to be that you don’t know 
I have been invited to a close friend’s grandson’s wife baby shower. We do not know each other. I this etiquette? I can see it if it was my friend’s …

Out of state baby shower 
Is it tacky to invite people to a shower when you know they cannot come because they live out of state?

Baby shower for the other woman 
Is it appropriate to have a baby shower when it is not the mother’s first child (it is her 3rd pregnancy) and to top it off she is pregnant with a married …

new part time coworker wants a baby shower 
We have a relatively new (less than 3 months) coworker that is dropping hints that she wants us to throw her a baby shower. She works 1 12 hour shift …

Baby shower question 
How do you throw a baby shower if the sex of the baby is a surprise?

BABY SHOWER GAME PRIZES 
I was just wondering if it is still customary for any “prizes” won from the games played at the shower are to be baby items that the winner will give to …

Baby Shower for Coworker 
Am I obligated to attend a baby shower for a coworker I barely know?

WHAT TO DO ? 
I AM PREGNANT WITH MY 2ND CHILD AND MY LIL SISTER IS PREGNANT NOW WITH HER 1ST , WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT BABY SHOWERS?

Received an emailed baby registry but no shower invite? 
Has something changed? I just received an email from my brother’s wife (whom lives far away & is emotional “distant” as well) but all that was in the email …

Baby might not survive birth 
I have already sent out 80 invitations to a posh restaurant for a fancy baby shower, and I have just found out that the baby will most likely not survive. …

Baby Shower for Out of State couple 
Son and Daughter n Law live out of state and I am having a baby shower for them. I would like guests to give gift cards or pre purchase the gifts so they …

Inviting your ex mother in law to your baby shower 
IS it proper for your to invite your ex mother in- law to your babyshower?

Big baby shower 
I am organizing a big baby shower. Do I still have to buy a gift for the mom-to-be?

No shower now sprinkle 
My daughter did not have a shower with her first child. A friend of hers and me would love to give her a shower or sprinkle for Future Baby. (That’s …

Baby shower gift 
Do I need to send a gift if I don’t attend the shower?

Who to Invite? 
Do you send an invitation to someone who already told you that they will be unable to attend the shower? I don’t want to appear to be soliciting a gift. …

Is it ok to ask the guests to pay for their meals? 
We are hosting a baby sprinkle at a restaurant. We have found a restaurant that has an inexpensive dinner choice on the specific night. We don’t have …

Baby shower gift reactions 
I hope I can explain this well enough so someone can understand what I’m looking for.

A while back I attended a coed baby shower. At the time when …

Baby shower for baby number 2 
Is it proper etiquette to have a baby shower for your second child?

Baby Shower at a Restuarant 
I am having my daughter’s baby shower at Red Lobster Restuarant and want to know do I have to pay for all the guest food? I did not put that on the invitation …

Baby Shower wording 
Do you put the father-to-be’s name on the baby shower invitation?

Baby shower 
Is it o.k to buy a gift from baby registry if you are a family member before the invitations are sent?

2 sisters having a baby shower together 
I have 2 daughters that are expecting. One in May and one in June. One lives near me and one lives 900 miles away . I want to give them both a shower. …

Family baby shower 
My MIL is throwing my husbands brother and his wife a baby shower but did not have one for us. In fact, when my family threw us a baby shower she told …

Second baby shower? 
My best friend has an 8 year old son through a previous marriage. Her and her new husband (who she has been with for almost 7 years) are pregnant and …

What to write on a sign for the baby shower 
what should a baby shower sign read? I thought about Congratulations Mom! Welcome Baby LastName! What is appropriate?

Invitations for guest who you know won’t come. 
Should you invite people that you know won’t be able to come, as courtesy? For examaple, out of town friends and family members.

Baby Shower Etiquette –  
My daughter lives in another state. Can I request in the invitation that gifts be ordered online and forwarded to and sent to her home address? Can gift …

2nd baby, unsure big sister 
I am throwing a shower for my sister’s 2nd baby girl, her first is 8 years old and she never had a shower when she was pregnant with my niece. Looking …

Surprise Invitation 
Recently I received an invitation to a baby shower in which I never even knew the mom-to-be
was pregnant. Was this gesture appropriate on her part?

Should I have a baby shower? 
I am 30 weeks pregnant with a baby that has a congenital heart defect. We have been told that our baby may not survive, either in utero or after birth. …

Long Distance Baby Shower 
My daughter lives in California and we live in rhode island and she is having a baby this summer. I am not sure if she will be able to come for a shower …

Invitations 
I am having a baby shower for my daughter. I spoke with her mother in law and because it will be in the winter and they live one 1/2 hours away we thought …

Baby Shower Problem 
My mother-in-law is throwing my baby shower. She told me to invite whoever I wanted so I invited a lot of people from out of town. She is now telling me …

What does a guest wear to a morning baby shower 
What does a guest wear to a morning baby shower. Weather is chilly in Birmingham AL.

What can you do in place of games at the baby shower. 
The Mom-do-be does not want to play any “games” at the shower. What do you do to fill the time other than open presents? The shower will last for 2 and …

Long distance baby shower 
I’m planning a baby shower for my daughter-in-law, and she cannot be present cause of the long distance and she’s due next month. I need to know if I …

What do you do after the birth? 
If you give a shower prior to the birth, what are you expected to do after the baby is born? A card, phone call? what?

Long distance delivery 
My daughter and son-in-law live in Tn. Her family lives in Ga. We don’t have the means of webcam or any of that.
Any suggestions on doing a baby basket …

What gift does a single guy give who is attending a couples baby shower? 
Hello,
My friend’s baby shower is this Saturday and it is a couples shower – girls will be with mom to be doing traditional baby shower stuff and the …

Baby shower brunch at a restaurant 
We cannot afford to pay for everyone’s brunch, but we would like to give our friend a baby shower at this breakfast/brunch restaurant…is it ok to have …

Does MOM TO BE have to attend 
My daughter & her husband are expecting their 1st child. His coworkers are having a baby shower for him at work. My daughter does not know any of the people, …

Sister in law baby shower?  
Hi,

I was wondering should I give my sister-in-law a baby shower if her work is planning to give her one?

Afraid no one will throw a baby shower for me 
My baby is due the first of January and I am booked solid with other activities out of town every weekend from Mid-October through Christmas. So basically …

Stating who is paying or planning the shower on the invitation? 
I am doing all the legwork and planning for a “small” (40-45 on guest list”) shower for my sister and my parents are paying a portion of money towards …

Paternal grandmother being rude? 
My 17 year old daughter is expecting in Sept. She and the father of the baby aren’t together, and he hasn’t offered any support at all — in fact, has …

Mom to be late for her own shower? 
I’m throwing a shower for a friend of mine and she insists on being late because she’s never heard of being on time for a party that is thrown for you. …

How to get money? 
Can anyone think of a game or even a nice way of asking and/or getting money at your baby shower? I went about things the wrong way and have a large amount …

Correct order 
what is the order of the games, food and the gifts at a baby shower?

Should the mother-in-law be invited? 
I, the mother of the the mom-to-be, am hosting a baby shower for my daughter. Her mother-in-law will also be hosting a shower for her a week later. Should …

Should father to be included on the invitation? 
Should the father to be included on the invitation?

Should I attend the baby shower 
I recently married a man. We are both in our late 50’s. I received an invitation for his neice’s baby shower. She was registered. I did get her a nice …

Baby Shower at a Tattoo Shop? 
I’m the mother-to-be and am apprenticing at a local tattoo shop. My husband and I moved to this town 1.5 yrs ago and didn’t know anyone until I started …

What do you do for someone who organizes your baby shower? 
A friend is organizing a baby shower for my husband and me. Is it recommended I buy a gift for her for courtesy?

Invitations 
When should you mail the invitations?

Semi hosted shower 
My daughter and I are planning a shower for my daughter-in-law…this will baby number four…we’re planning on having it at a restaurant and are considering …

Error on printed invitations 
Hi,
I printed beautiful invitations for my daughter’s baby shower. I had several friends proof it and they all missed – including me- the time of the …

Is this rude? 
My mother in law doesnt want to give me a baby shower; she would rather just have her family and friends invited to the shower my mom is giving me. Thats …

Out of town guests 
Do you send invitations to family and friends who live out of town?

etiquette for opening gifts at a shower for 2 sisters in law 
My sister and I are hosting a baby shower for both our niece and niece-in-law. What is the etiquette for opening gifts?

30th birthday party and a baby shower 
Ok so the expecting mother has asked for help in putting together her 30th bday celebration and her baby shower. It will be on the same day but the ealry …

Awkward 
A baby is due, and one side of the family does not have friends to give a shower. However, they do assume that their friends will be invited to the shower …

Is the mom-to-be being rude or am I being sensitive? 
I asked my sister-in-law if I could throw her baby shower. She seemed thrilled and said yes. This is turning out to be a huge headache for me and I don’t …

what is the right thing? 
A few years ago I was asked to be a bridesmaid for a friend. I gladly accepted and was excited and eager to be a part of her wedding. At the time I was …

Baby shower invite list 
Is it proper for an invited guest through an evite guest list to also bring a guest without the mom knowing?

So they relpy back with confirmation that …

Etiquette 
i was recently at my nieces baby shower, the next day she was taking back gifts she got, and these were not duplicates. the gifts she took back will be …

Diaper Baby Shower 
I need invtation wording for a Diaper shower. She already has one child and is pregnant with twins!

Baby shower party for male co-worker 
Should we throw a baby shower for our male co-worker? I have always been to baby showers for female co-workers. Is this something we should do?

My baby shower is in a different state!! 
im 6 months pregnant and im moving to NC with live with my aunt. My mom and the rest of my family and friends live in nj, is there any possible way that …

Mother-in-law 
What are the responsibilities for the mother-in- law at a baby shower?

Baby Shower Questionnaire 
My son lives in another state. I am going to have an out of town Baby Shower for friends and relatives. I would like to create a Baby Questionnaire(Baby …

Invitation help 
My niece was born 2 weeks ago. And I want to have a welcome celebration for her. But I dont want our guest to assume that its a baby shower. Can some one …

Charging guests for their plate… 
I have been invited to a baby shower and have to send the host a check for almost $17 for my lunch/plate. I’ve never heard of guests having to pay their …

Etiquette 
A co-worker had a baby shower a few weeks ago that was given to her by her family which I was invited to and attended. She is now having a shower at work …

Baby shower invites 
How soon should invites arrive?

Money as a baby shower gift 
Is it ok to give a cash gift at a baby shower?

Opening gifts at the baby shower 
Is it okay to not open them at the party and wait till later. I am extremely shy and dread this part of the function. I also, don’t want to make birthday …

Baby shower game ideas 
What are some games to play at a baby shower?

Baby shower gifts sent via mail 
I have guests attending my shower and some have sent the gift in the mail. Should I bring the gift to the shower and acknowledge that I received it at …

Baby shower at a restaurant 
When sending out your invitations, what wording do you put in there to tell guests that they have to be responsible for paying for their own meal?

Baby shower guest list 
Should a co-ed baby shower guest list be the same as the child’s first birthday party….

First time diaper shower  
Is it appropriate to put a list of things the expectant mom needs on the invites? This is her second child and she already has a lot of everything baby …

Baby shower gift question 
I live in the same house as my son’s girlfriend who is going to have his baby. I just found the shower is next week and I won’t be able to get anything …

Mom to be and father to be baby pics  
I was wondering how can I incorporate the father to be and mom to be baby pics as decorations and theme, while also using sport decors to make the father …

Distance baby showers 
We live in Ohio and my son and his family live in Florida. I would like to give them a baby shower but they cannot be here. what do you suggest?

Susan …

How can I reveal the sex of the baby at the shower? 
I’m hosting a baby shower and the mom, dad and myself are the only people whom know the sex of the baby. We want to think of a creative way to decorate …

Baby shower hostess corsage 
I have a question….should the hostesses wear some sort of corsage or maybe even a button that says “Hostess” to distinguish who they are among everyone …

Baby shower for pregnant best friends 
I am 4 months pregnant and my best friend just found out she was pregnant a month ago. My friend already has 2 children and this is my first child. Should …

Mother-in-law responsibilities 
what are the responsibilities for the mother-in- law at a baby shower? Should I go half in the expense for the shower, or atleast offer? What is my duty? …

Other Baby Shower Games 
I’m organizing a baby shower for a friend of mine.

To all the baby showers i went to the mommy to be has to guess what is inside the presents she …

Invitation for Mother to Be? 
Should I send an invitation to the parents to be? They know I am having the party.

Asking guests to bring food 
I’m a first time hostess for a baby shower and wanted to get some advise on the proper (and most polite) way to ask guests to bring food to the shower. …

Filling a baby shower basket? 
How do you ask people to bring something to fill a basket with little gifts?

Ask guests to bring food to the baby shower? 
We are having a lot of people at the shower, around 50 people, and I don’t have the time or money to feed everyone. Would it be tacky for me to ask the …

How do I get people to use the baby registry? 
I have been to tons of baby and wedding showers and have noticed that a lot of guests do not use the gift registry. I think it is so frustrating for someone …

Restaurant baby sprinkle 
If you are hosting A baby sprinkle at a restaurant and are providing cake should you pay for guests food if they order from the menu?

Making Men Feel Welcome 
We are throwing a baby shower for a friend and she would like the guys to take part in it or at least show up. Is there anything that can be incorporated …

Baby shower gifts for twins 
I’m attending a baby shower for my coworker, who’s having twins. I’d rather not get matching outfits, as I’m sure that novelty would wear off soon. What …

Registry or chosen gift 
If a couple has a registry, am I required to shop for a shower gift from it? I have recently had a baby, and I’d like to give some things that I found …

Low key Baby Shower and Games 
My friend wants a “low key” (her words) baby shower. But we’ve invited a number of people from different groups (friends, work colleagues and family) who …

Baby shower superstitions  
At a bridal shower, for every ribbon you break, you will have one baby. Is there a similar superstition for baby showers?

Baby shower gift for twins 
What is a good gift for a baby shower if you know the mom is having twins (or more)? Is it best to give multiple outfits or is something more generic …

What to spend on a baby shower gift 
A family member is having an shower really soon. Money is really tight but we would still like to get the mom-to-be something. What seems to be the right …

Easy and cute homemade baby cake 
Can someone give me ideas for making a homemade cake for a shower? I want it to be cute but it can’t be that diffcuilt to make.I dont just want a basic …

How to make a diaper cake 
Can anyone give me instructions on how to make a diaper cake?

Surprise baby shower for second baby 
Is it ok for a woman to have a baby shower for her second baby? We would like to throw a surprise shower for a friend that is having another baby and …

Baby shower for a male co worker 
To whom do I address the card for a male co-worker’s baby shower? Should I include my spouse’s name when I singn the card?

Thank you.

Bar B Que Baby Shower invitations 
I’m looking for baby shower invitations with a bar b que theme, but I’m having trouble finding any. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Thanks! …

Second baby shower for Sister in Law 
My sister in law has a 5 year old son. She is having her 2nd child and it is a girl and she wants to have a baby shower. My other sister in law had one …

Should I invite my co-worker 
One of my co-workers had a miscarriage a few months ago. She is obviously still pretty down about it. I want to invite her to my baby shower, but I’m …

Am I getting a baby shower 
Is it rude to ask someone to throw a baby shower for you? My baby is due in about 2 months and no one has mentioned anything about a shower yet! My mom …

Baby shower money gift 
Is it okay to give money as a baby shower gift? The mom’s registry is at Babies R Us, but I don’t live anywhere near one. I could have something delivered …

Hand me down baby stuff 
Is it okay to give used stuff as baby shower gifts? I’m going to a shower in a few weeks and I have tons of newborn clothes, plush toys and crib sheets …

Clever baby shower ideas 
My daughter is pregnant and lives in Hawaii. She is coming home in June and I want to give her a baby shower but don’t know how she could get large gifts …

proper etiquette 
Should I invite my family to a baby shower for my daughter in law when she never thanked them for her bridal shower gifts or wedding gifts?

Baby Shower Gifts 
Hello, I’m throwing a baby shower for my sister, this will be her first baby. She’s registered at Baby’s R Us, but I also wanted to let people know that …

daughters baby shower 
My daughter has not lived here for long and only has a couple of friends, I want to give her a baby shower and was going to invite my friends who all know …

Baby Shower 
My sister inlaw offered to throw me a baby shower at the most extravagant venue which charged per head…..I thought gee thats so kind of her. She said …

asking if I am being given a shower 
How can I politely ask my friends if they plan to give me a baby shower? I need to know whether or not to invite them to one my family is planning.

Extra Expenses and a big surprise 
I am already a mother of a six year old girl, but i’m expecting twin girls. I’ve considered a baby shower for them one month before their expected birth. …

When is it ok for guests to pay for their food? 
So we all know that majority of the world is in a financial struggle right now so keeping that in mind, my question is when is it ok for guests to pay …

baby shower for twins 
What is the proper amount of money to give your niece that is having twins at her baby shower?

early delivery 
I’m hosting a baby shower tomorrow and mom to be had the baby this morning by emergency. C-section! The shower is an hour and a half away with guest traveling …

should I give a baby shower gift 
Is it required to get a gift if you do not attend the baby shower?

request pampers with a gift 
can you request a box of pampers with your gift, on the invitations.

Signature to a wedding gift to my niece’s son in law 
I am puzzled about protocol. My wife’s niece son in law is getting married. I am writing a personal note with a check enclosed. How do I sign the note …

Do I send a gift? 
It is four days before my Grandson’s wife baby shower and I have not received an invitation. Do I send a gift? Do I go?

Mom-to-be wants to know the contribution detail! 
Recently a baby shower was thrown to a co-worker of mine. It was planned as a surprise one and didn’t work that way. She wasn’t feeling quite well that …

Guests who win more than 1 game 
What should I do if a guest wins more than 1 game? Im not sure how many prizes to have on hand. I would like for all of my guests to win a prize but if …

What is proper etiquitte on returning a baby shower gift? 
I received a baby shower gift that I did not register for, and the gift was purchased from an online store. I do not have the receipt, is it acceptable …

FOOTING THE BILL 
My husband and I are pretty friendly with our daughter-in-law’s parents, and even socialize together from time to time. When I recently spoke to her mother, …

Baby Shower at Mother-to-be’s Home? 
I am expecting a baby in July, and my sisters and friend want to give me a baby shower. They want to have the shower at my house because I have more room. …

invitation wording for brothers 
My friend has 2 sons and both of their wives are expecting, i want to have a shower for both at the same time. how do i word the invitation?

Does a Mother in law attend an out of town baby shower? 
Hi,

I was wondering. Recentely my Mom, sisters and I were asked to attend a baby shower for my brothers wife. The baby shower is out of state. We currently …

Out of state 
My daughter in law is pregnant and lives out of state can she send invitations to people out of state?

baby shower mother in law question 
Both sides of nieces’ family are giving her baby showers. Does the mother-in-law need to be invited to our family side shower when she is giving baby …

third wife 
my husband has two daughters by two different ex-wifes. His sister is hosting a joint baby shower with both ex-wifes being invited…am I obligated to …

Who is really in charge? 
Mom-to-be wants a couples shower, but the host wants to give a traditional “ladies luncheon.” Do we do what the host wants since she’s paying for it, or …

Mother of the Mommy to be 
My daugther is having twins in June and I have never done a baby shower plus as the mother what should my gift be?

worried 
Well my question is how do I have a baby shower for my daughter when she is living in Texas and all her family and friends live in PA. She is worried …

Troubled Mother in Law 
My sister is planning a baby shower for my first baby. It is being planned for my family and friends. My husband’s family has shown no intentions of giving …

long distance baby shower 
How to get friends and relatives to participate in a long distance baby shower whereupon the mother to be is too far away to attend. MY son and daughter …

baby passes away at birth 
do you return baby shower gifts if the baby passes away at birth?

Unable to attend baby shower for me 
I was unable to attend a baby shower thrown in my honor due to a migraine and upset stomach. How do I go about writing the thank you notes and showing …

Uninvited Grandma 
I am hostessing a baby shower for a friend. I made it just “the girls”. Our groups of friends used to be so close, but recently some of us have moved and …

hostess 
Does the hostess of a baby shower need to give the expectant mother gift?

Baby showers 
My son’s girlfriend is pregnant and her mother is planning what I fear is an elaborate/expensive baby shower. Do I have to help pay for it? Should I …

“Open House” type Baby Shower 
How do I plan when to open gifts at an “Open House” type Baby Shower? And how do I do raffle draws for guest prizes if it is an “Open House” and guests …

Hostess unable to attend shower due to disrespectful expecting mother 
What do you do when a hostess sets up a baby shower with approximately 12 confirming attending guests at a restaurant and then the mother of the child …

baby shower 
My son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first child in 3 months. They live about four hours away and we still live in the same town in which our …

baby shower 
My son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first child in 3 months. They live about four hours away and we still live in the same town in which our …

Daughter to organize her Mother’s baby shower? 16 year age difference! 
My daughter wanted to throw a baby shower for me. She is 16 and I have a son that is 13, he is our youngest. However, I am happily pregnant again for …

Baby shower gifts 
We have been invited to a co-workers sister’s baby shower. We have never met this person, and are not planning to attend the shower. Are we obligated …

Gift cards only not gifts 
How do I write on the invitation that only gift cards would be accepted instead of gifts and 2 stores?

baby shower for 2nd baby and single mom 
my younger sister had her first baby when she was 17. She didn’t have a baby shower the first time. She’s now 25 and is pregnant again, she is single and …

New Sister in Law, Ex Sister in Law 
I am hosting an all-female baby shower for my daughter. My son has an ex-wife, (they were married 12 years with 2 children) and a current wife with no …

Food Etiquette 
I am planning a baby shower for a friend, invitations sent out for 11am .. I was originally going to serve brunch but I am thinking that lunch might …

Is a cash gift appropiate  
I gave my sister-in-laws daughter a baby shower. After the birth of my sister-in-laws grandson, I also gave a $50.00 check for the baby. Was this appropriate? …

What should I do? 
My husband & I gave birth to a beautiful little boy in April, 2005 despite infertility problems and had been trying again for 5 years to have a little …

how many baby showers to a family?  
Is it appropriate to give a baby shower for every baby the family has or is a baby shower for the first baby ?

Dad to be at baby shower 
What is the proper etiquette for gift tags/cards given with a gift at a baby shower where the new dad-to-be will be present only during the gift opening? …

Too many people? 
Is it appropriate to ask over 70 people to a baby shower for a third male child?

Should husband’s family be invited to shower? 
My sister is throwing my baby shower. It’ll be our first baby, its not a co-ed shower. My question is should I invite my husband’s family to the shower? …

Shower days and times 
Is it alright to have a baby shower on a Friday evening? We are having a large shower (70 or so people) and that many people will not fit in my home. We’re …

Advice Gift Basket for Baby Shower 
I saw something a couple of years ago about a basket for baby showers and wedding showers where you wrap little things, tie a piece of paper on it as you …

Long Distance Invitation wording? 
I’m hosting a baby shower for my sister, who lives across the county. I’d like to politely and tactfully let people know that they should either mail the …

How to invite someone who gave a gift at another shower 
I will be giving my niece a baby shower that will be attended by family members that have already given her gifts at her first baby shower. I really want …

give gifts back 
If my baby doesnt make it to term or passes away shortly after birth do i need to give the gifts back?

Shower Brunch 
I’m hosting a brunch open house shower for 3 hours on a weekend morning. Guests are all ages and mostly couples. No games-just good food and visiting …

I don’t know expextant mother 
My co-worker’s daughter is expecting and I was invited to the shower. I do not know this girl and feel it was in poor taste to invite me. I don’t make …

Baby shower game question 
We want to play the game where you write down what people say about the gift when opened. Somethings like “It is so little” and then questions are asked …

Sailboat baby shower theme foods 
What finger foods would you serve with a sailboat theme, using sailboat words like spinach dip being called seaweed dip?

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