Baby shower This is a fairly new custom that has become very popular in Europe, including Poland.
- Baby shower - what is it?
- Baby shower - what attire and convention?
- What is the best baby shower gift for the expectant mother and baby?
- Baby shower gift ideas
What is a baby shower?
This is a party celebrating the birth of a child, organized for a pregnant woman, usually in the last month of pregnancy.
Baby showers came to Poland from the United States and quickly became very popular, even in Poland. Typically, they're a party for friends, colleagues, family, and work colleagues. During the gathering, women share their experiences, stories, and the joys of expecting a child, as well as their fears. It's the perfect time to expand their knowledge on newborn care, feeding (breastfeeding or bottle-feeding?), infant sleep, relaxation for expectant parents, and the division of labor.
Baby shower - what attire, what meeting convention?
The party is organized by a friend or friends of the pregnant woman, either at her home or outside. Meetings are often held in a restaurant or in a garden.
The main color scheme is often linked to the baby's gender or the mother-to-be's color preferences. Participants typically choose flowing, feminine outfits for this day. The gathering is lighthearted, with gossip over coffee and games.
At a baby shower, organizers pay attention to the details of the event, such as decorations for the space—balloons, garlands, flowers, the table, and the food that will be served during the event. These often include sweets and savory snacks.
Valuable tip 🙂
A baby shower is usually organized in secret from the future mother, so if you receive an invitation to a baby shower, do not ask about the details of the star of this wonderful event :) A baby shower is usually a surprise party :)
What is the best baby shower gift for the mother-to-be and the baby?
The best gift will be practical and pretty 🙂
Baby shower gift ideas for newborns and expectant mothers
For a newborn, the most frequently purchased items from the must-have layette list are:
- Hats, scratch guards, delicate cotton blankets, bamboo blankets, high-quality towels, bed linens, bamboo swaddles, sleeping bags, safe cuddly toys, rattles, diapers, clothes, and bodysuits. It's important that the product is not only of very good quality but also beautifully packaged. With growing awareness and concern for the environment, gifts packaged in accordance with this trend are becoming increasingly popular, minimizing the use of plastic and polyester in the materials used.
For the future mother, among the gifts you can find:
- pillows for feeding and relaxation (minimalism is often emphasized, giving up typical patterns for children, so that in the next step, the pillow can be used for relaxation in the living room and easily fit into the interior style
- cosmetics
- underwear
- vouchers for massage, beautician, photo sessions