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There are no rules when it comes to baby showers. If you are unsure or superstitious then wait until after baby arrives and have a ‘Welcome to the World’ party. This is a great option if the baby is going to be christened and is more likely to involve the dads. Everybody will have the chance to meet and greet the new bundle of joy.
If you would like to celebrate pre-baby then the ‘best’ time to have a baby shower varies from one person to another and also depends on the time of year – it wouldn’t be ideal to organise a baby shower too close to Christmas for example.
Baby showers tend to take place between 30 and 38 weeks of pregnancy, with the majority taking place around 35 weeks. This is fine for most as they feel they still have enough energy to enjoy it. A baby shower at 37 or 38 weeks of pregnancy can be a little overwhelming for some mums-to-be as energy levels can be low and she may not be feeling too comfortable by that stage. It doesn’t allow much time to sit back and appreciate the event and the gifts, or to write the all important thank you notes before baby arrives.
Most mums we have spoken too, would prefer to have the baby Shower around the 32 week mark as they still have plenty of energy to enjoy it without feeling too huge and uncomfortable, this also gives them time to enjoy any gifts they have been given and to go shopping for anything else they may need.
Evening baby showers tend to be more formal, involving partners, so a sit down meal with a more structured feel would be ideally suited for this. Men especially are a little out of their comfort zone in a casual sit around surrounded with baby gifts and baby talk with lots of women. Not all men so go with what works best for you as a couple. Most men prefer the ladies to enjoy the company of their friends as they wish.
The most popular time of day is mid - late afternoon, where you can have an "afternoon tea party" style of baby shower. Very fashionable at the moment with all the vintage cupcakes and accessories available. This would be bang on trend and lso ideal for the mum-to-be who may be too tired later in the evening to fully enjoy it.
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