This celebration is held to rejoice with the expectant parents the birth of their children; in this party, the new life is joyfully celebrated and it is the most important part of the event.
The family, friends, neighbors — everyone can join the expectant mother in one of her greatest joys and, of course, receive some gift dedicated to the future baby: clothes, toys, or any useful accessory for the first months.
Where did the idea of the Baby Shower come from?
In past times, parties for expectant mothers were celebrated only within the family and only women were present, a custom that still remains in some countries. The purpose of the celebration was for the more experienced women to share their knowledge with the mother by giving certain guidelines about motherhood. Currently, it is celebrated even with subsequent children and is not limited only to the first.
Interesting facts
- In China and Armenia, the celebration takes place one month after the birth and not before.
- In Nepal, depending on the sex of the newborn, it is celebrated on a certain date. If it’s a boy, it will be the sixth month, and if it’s a girl, the fifth month.
- In different parts of southern India, two “baby showers” are organized starting from the fifth month of pregnancy: the seemantham, which is religious in nature, and the valaikappu, which is a social party where the expectant mother is the protagonist and is adorned with flowers.
- Brazil, Canada, and South Africa, for example, are some countries where only women can attend the celebration.
- In Hindu culture there are several peculiarities. First, the party is named differently depending on the community the baby’s family belongs to. Second, it has a broad religiosity. And third, gifts are given only by the family to the mother.
Gift advice
If on the other hand, you are the guest and do not know what to give, here are some suggestions for affordable gifts: baby set (comb, brush, mirror), high chair for feeding, crib bedding, photo album, picture frames, pacifier, bibs, blankets, stuffed animals, baby socks.
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