Baby Showers

[grannyjules]

We traditionally have a "Works Collection" for baby gifts for the Mum to Be, that has always been our way. I suppose some work mates won't see them after the baby is born, and a gift later, from family, is a chance to pop in and see the baby and hear the "Birth Story", and to see how Mum is doing.
That all seems fine to me.
As for putting out a list, well that is over the top!

[WeeGranny]

Think they're another unnecessary import from America. As Plant says what happens if the baby is lost ? Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I think if someone wants to give a present to a new baby then they should be able to do so without any external pressure. I remember when I was growing up people gave the baby a ' lucky penny' the first time they saw them. Many of my parents neighbours did that with mine when I took them home. The 'penny' was discreetly placed under the pillow in the pram.

[Daisy]

Apparently DIL2 enjoyed the Shower. The Mum-to-be no longer lives in this area so it was a chance to catch up with lots of friends and as DIL rarely goes anywhere other than work and family, I think she enjoyed the change of scene and lots of baby talk.

However, I do think I would feel very apprehensive doing this before the baby has arrived. I do like Gemini's idea though - that sounds lovely and no pressure on anyone, just making a fuss of the nearly-mummy and celebrating her happiness.

[Gemini]

Apparently DIL2 enjoyed the Shower. The Mum-to-be no longer lives in this area so it was a chance to catch up with lots of friends and as DIL rarely goes anywhere other than work and family, I think she enjoyed the change of scene and lots of baby talk.

However, I do think I would feel very apprehensive doing this before the baby has arrived. I do like Gemini's idea though - that sounds lovely and no pressure on anyone, just making a fuss of the nearly-mummy and celebrating her happiness.

Very much so in our case, Daisy, as DD had a tragic first pregnancy.
I don't even approve of wedding lists (I refused to make one) let alone Baby Gift lists!!

I'm glad your DIL enjoyed it, it is a nice excuse to get friends living further away to come

[Pearl5]

I have only been to 1, my friends sister, I wondered about the gift, so took a little baby picture frame, and then when baby was born took a little outfit, my friend knew she was having a boy and the name, so there were banners and the room decorated blue , with his name on, it was a lovely day, and a chance to meet up, but the presents she got were unreal, you couldn't move, some brand names, there was 1 baby grow, branded, £75 for a new born, now that's a different story, I don't mind the wedding list, because a lot of my family/friends have lived together for years so have everything for there home, I would usually do vouchers, don't like giving money, and a baby gift list, what can you put on that, now that is going to far

[Shemadee]

I've never been to one and certainly think making a gift list is one step too far. Someone I know has just spent £4,000 on a prom dress and goodness knows how much else on make up, hair, fancy vehicle. Perhaps I am turning in to an old fuddy duddy but can't help but wonder what they are going to do when and if these girls get married.

[Daisy]

I've never been to one and certainly think making a gift list is one step too far. Someone I know has just spent £4,000 on a prom dress and goodness knows how much else on make up, hair, fancy vehicle. Perhaps I am turning in to an old fuddy duddy but can't help but wonder what they are going to do when and if these girls get married.

Shem - two of the fastest growing areas in social photography are new borns (curled up wearing an oversized bobble hat) and prom groups - all glammed up in their prom dresses, professional make-up, extravagant up-dos, boys in dinner suits, stretch limmos - and a professional photographer! Although how anyone can justify spending £4,000 on a dress which may only be worn once, and isn't even a wedding dress, I don't know.

[Gemini]

They even have proms for primary school now, they do around here anyway! A prom dress for an 11 years old is to my mind totally ridiculous!

[Plantaholic]

I agree Gemini, whatever is it coming to.

[Daisy]

I'm waiting for the first prom for children leaving nursery school!!!

When my DS2 was leaving primary school, the whole class wanted to have a leaving party and the headmaster wouldn't agree. So a few of us mums got together and organised one, and a couple of older siblings organised music etc. Their fantastic class teacher and his wife came along and the leavers has a great time. It cost next to nothing as all the mums supplied food, drinks, prizes etc. I don't know that today's 11 year olds would enjoy a prom any more than DS2's class did.

[Gemini]

As we are now having another baby in the family, DD1 and I will organise a baby shower for DD2, as she and I did for DD1. DD2 missed out first time as she spent much of her later pregnancy in hospital, so no party. Everything crossed this will not be repeated this time.
It will be a fun get together of family and friends, not the American big gift affair
We had a lovely day last time.

[Gemini]

We have set the date
A friend of mine owns a cafe, so I have persuaded her to open for us on a Sunday afternoon. She will provide sandwiches, scones, cakes and tea. Guess who the baby is ( from our baby photos) pin the dummy on the baby (cheap game from e bay ) and decorate the baby's vest, with fabric pens, will be our entertainment.
We have requested No Gifts
Just keep everything crossed for DD staying out of hospital, please!

[Daisy]

Gem - I will keep EVERYTHING crossed for DD staying out of hospital this time. Her Baby shower will be great fun and hopefully she will be relaxed and able to enjoy every minute.

[Avo]

We're having a baby shower in February for DIL.... one of our games involves guessing the babies from our photos - the problem is mine is in black and white so they will guess immediately!!

[Gemini]

We're having a baby shower in February for DIL.... one of our games involves guessing the babies from our photos - the problem is mine is in black and white so they will guess immediately!!

LOL, Same here Avo, but so are OH's, DDs MILs, and my ex husbands mother in laws!