Mom To Be Hosting The Baby Shower

by Lovley
(Springfield, MA, USA)

Is it appropriate for the mother-to-be to host the baby shower?

Our Answer:

Hi there,

Thank you for your etiquette question. As far as baby shower etiquette rules currently stand, the mom-to-be is the only person who is not allowed to host the baby shower. Anyone else can host the shower for her, but it is considered bad taste for her to host her own party.

There are an exception to this rule, after the baby is born. If there was no baby shower thrown for the mom, she can host a "meet and greet" or a "sip and see". This is an open house for close friends and family. They are invited to come see the new baby and share their well wishes with the family.

While gifts are not required for this, guests usually bring gifts with them as a token of friendship and love.

Whether a baby shower is thrown or not, people that care about the mom and the baby will often send gifts once the baby is born. The birth announcement allows everyone to know when the baby arrives so they can join in with the well wishes.

I hope that helps. Good luck!