What do you do at a baby shower?

19 Unique Baby Shower Ideas1) Go Co-Ed. 2) Think Outside The House. 3) Host A Couples Buffet. 4) Throw A Just-For-Mom Shower. 5) Pamper The Mom-To-Be. 6) Pick A Theme For The Gifts. 7) Throw A Tea Party. 8) Break Out The Crafts.More items

Is it rude to go to a baby shower without a gift?

Though a gift is expected if a guest attends, guests should only be invited to help celebrate the upcoming arrival, not for the gift they bring. If a guest is invited to a shower but cant attend, there is no obligation to send a gift, though they certainly may if they want to.

Who traditionally pays for a baby shower?

The hostess The hostess traditionally pays for the baby shower and its associated costs. However, the hostess can divide up the responsibility and costs by asking a few close family members or friends to co-host.

Can you wear jeans to a baby shower?

Jeans are okay. Skinny jeans are cute, especially white jeans, which are acceptable to wear to a baby shower, unlike a bridal shower. Of course you can always wear a casual dress to a casual shower, but well show you some tops to wear here, because cute tops are always harder to find than dresses.

How long should a baby shower last?

2-3 hours Baby showers last on average 2-3 hours, depending on whats planned for the celebration. Plan for enough time to enjoy all of the baby shower games and activities you have planned for the day. Factor in things like the opening of gifts, snacking on hors doeuvres and cake, and catching up with friends and family.

Who normally pays for a baby shower?

hostess The hostess traditionally pays for the baby shower and its associated costs. However, the hostess can divide up the responsibility and costs by asking a few close family members or friends to co-host.