r/babyshower

Question for moms & dads to-be:
We are throwing a baby shower for my son and daughter-in-love and I’d like to get them a corsage and boutonnière to wear during the event. Is this too old-fashioned or a nice touch?
What’s your opinion? 💕

I'm having my baby shower in less than a week, so yay! My husband has made one request for the shower and its that we have a game called labor or love. I bought the game off Amazon and the prize for it. One of my friends who has been helping me plan the shower and has been well aware of his request since it came up is now asking me to change my game, because she doesnt want to have to explain it to her stepdaughter and I personally think she should just tell her not to play it, which avoids the awkward conversation and my husband still gets his one request honored. Am I out of line for thinking this is how it should be handled?

looking for recommendations for a good baby monitor as a gift, i want to get one for a friend who just had a baby-something reliable with clear video/audio and easy to use. preferably not too expensive but still good quality.

what baby monitor would you recommend?

I am looking to book a venue for at most 40 people away from the strip, preferable North Las Vegas for a baby shower.

also if anyone has catering recommendations.

I’m trying to choose a baby shower gift and I keep coming back to a baby blanket because it feels practical but still a little sentimental. I know there are so many baby gift options now, and I don’t want to get something that just looks cute for the moment but doesn’t actually get used. At the same time, I also know parents can end up with a lot of blankets, clothes, and small baby items after a shower, so I’m not sure if a blanket is still considered a good gift or if it feels too common. I was thinking a nicer-quality blanket could be useful for prams, cuddles, photos, or even as a keepsake later, but I don’t have kids myself so I’m not sure what actually ends up being helpful day to day.For parents who have had baby showers, did you actually use the blankets you received, or would you have preferred something more practical like diapers, wipes, swaddles, or registry items?

We’re trying to decide where to host our baby shower and cannot make a decision. Looking for some input and others’ experiences/advice. We’re located in KY/TN area but our families are spread out. My partners family is all in TX, whereas my immediate family is in PA, with extended family that may attend in MN and SC. Originally, we were thinking of hosting it on the East Coast in a major US city since some of my family lives there (and would host it), driveable for the rest of my immediate family, and easy/cheaper to fly to for my partners family and my extended family (if they’re up for attending). It’s about a 10-12 hour drive for us though. We also recently moved and have A LOT to get done at our new place and would also LOVE to host people here (we have plenty of space) so they can also see and experience our new place and new town. But that means everyone would have to travel and the numbers would likely be lower on who would/could attend (his side is fine with traveling regardless but many of my family members have limited funds or time off). I think my friends would be more likely to attend if we host it at our place. My husband has a few close friends and they’d have to drive either way (if they can get the time off, 2.5 hours to East Coast, 4 hours to us).

We haven’t set a date yet and there’s also limited time now for people to plan ahead for travel. Another challenge! My SIL and her family are planning to visit us in mid-July anyways so I thought we could potentially do it then at our place, but that’s also very soon for people to figure out travel. I’m a FTM due in mid-Sept, so not sure how doable a 10-12 hour roadtrip will be by early August (when my East Coast family member is thinking of hosting it if we have it there).

Idk what to do!!! My husband is also torn. Anyone have any advice or thoughts on this??

What is an appropriate number of people to invite?

Does it matter that the couple is not married and this is her 2nd baby daddy?

Thoughts?

P. S. She has a part-time job, baby daddy provided housing, assume gov't support ....

Hi everyone 😂

I somehow volunteered (or got volunteered lol) to plan a baby shower/gender reveal for my friend… and now I’m realizing I have ZERO clue where to even begin.

Like… do people start with the theme? The food? The games? The balloons that somehow cost more than rent?? 😭

I want it to be cute, fun, and memorable without accidentally creating a full-time event planning job for myself.

For those who’ve planned one before:

• What should I prioritize first?
• What’s actually worth spending money on?
• What are things people think they need but really don’t?
• Any games/activities that guests actually enjoy?
• Any planning checklists or timelines that saved your sanity?

Basically please share your wisdom before I end up panic-buying 200 tiny blue and pink decorations at 2am 😂

Thanks in advance! ❤️

What would you do if your daughter in law sent out Baby Shower Invites & didn’t invite The Mother in law? Or anyone from the Sons side of the family? No problems with the relationship. I live out of State now ,but could had came . Thank you in advance…

Has anyone had their baby showers earlier than the normal 28-32 weeks?

My wife and I received a stroller from our registry, but it wasn’t the one we wanted, it was purchased in person at target, the purchaser paid with a debit card. Is it possible to return it and get cash back for it, and use the cash for the stroller we wanted? For reference, the stroller we want is not in stock at Target and thus we cannot use the store credit to purchase it. Thanks for the help!

FTM here, due soon. I know the basics (wipes, diaper changes), but I’d love real-world advice on making the actual cleaning process easier—especially for messy poops or wiggly babies.

What accessories have actually helped you? Things like a diaper cream spatula, peri bottle for rinsing, wipe warmers (worth it or not?), changing table liners, or anything else I might not know about.

Also open to technique tips (e.g., patting vs wiping, using cloth vs disposable wipes, position for cleaning). Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone.

My cousin (who basically is a sister to me) is having a baby girl! Her baby shower is closing in and I’m looking for a gift along the lines of a big play set or basically a big gift that’s for the baby if that makes sense. I want to get something that and be useful for an extended period time covering the infant and toddler ages. Anyone on knowledge on what something like that is I would very much appreciate it.

Also thank you in advance for any replies as I’m terrible at replying but I will try my best.