Who gives baby showers?

by marni
(ontario, canada)

I thought it a little inappropriate for the mother-in-law to give a shower for her daughter-in-law, or the mother to give a shower for her daughter. Does this still hold true?

Our Answer:

Hi Marni,

Thank you for your etiquette question. Actually, etiquette rules have changed a bit with baby showers. The current rules of etiquette state that anyone except the mom-to-be can host the baby shower. It is quite the norm now to see the grandma-to-be host the baby shower for the pregnant mommy. It is still inappropriate for the mom to be to host her own shower.

I hope that helps!