Who plans or hosts the baby shower?
Anyone can host a baby shower for an expectant parent–the other parent, a grandparent, sibling, extended relative or friend. A shower can be either an informal or formal event, so you might keep it simple and frill-free or make it more elaborate depending on your budget (the host should take care of the shower’s cost). It’s even common to have more than one shower hosted by different groups of the expectant mother’s friends. For example, I recently attended an office baby shower so co-workers could also celebrate the birth of the new child. 2. When should I hold the baby shower? You can throw a baby shower any time before the baby arrives, but opt for at least a few months prior to the birth. At that point, the mother may already know the sex of the child or is becoming more aware of her needs for the baby (think gifts). Pick a flexible day like Saturday or Sunday, so that it will accommodate more of your guests. 3. Where is the best place to host the shower? The most common venues for
