A baby shower is an event held to celebrate the arrival of a baby.
A baby shower is a celebration that takes place before the imminent or recent birth of a baby . As part of the festival, the child's parents receive gifts , usually intended for their child.
The English notion can be literally translated as "baby shower" , although this name of the celebration is associated with the "rain" of gifts that parents receive. In our language the event is also mentioned as a birth party or baby shower .
Origins of the baby shower
In its origins, the baby shower was held as a celebration of the arrival of the first child in a family and consisted of a meeting of women who advised the new mother on raising the child. Currently these parties are usually celebrated with each birth and many times men are also invited to the event.
Beyond variations according to culture , it is common for the baby shower to be organized by a friend of the future mother. This is because, since the party is focused on gifts, it can be awkward for the organizer to be the one being honored and ask for the gifts in question. That is why the organization falls to a friend who, according to the needs of the future mother, puts together the gift list.
Typically, the baby shower is organized by a friend of the pregnant woman.
Its development
It is important to understand that this party does not always aim at a frivolous collection of gifts with the excuse of an imminent birth, but that many parents with tight pockets immensely appreciate the clothes and accessories that the guests give them since in this way they manage to save a important sum of money in the investment involved in raising a child.
At a baby shower, catering-type food is usually offered with some cake (also called cake ). In addition, games and recreational activities linked to the birth or upbringing of the child are organized. In this way, attendees compete by demonstrating their skills in changing a diaper using a doll or sewing clothes. You can also play a game of guessing when the baby will be born or what its sex will be, for example.
Music also occupies an important place at baby showers, especially if the family is characterized by enjoying the celebrations in a light-hearted way. Just like other parties that take place before taking a significant step in life , the baby shower also serves to release tension, leave behind a stage that will never return and gather energy to face a new one.
Usually, the baby shower is held very close to the birth. Among the reasons is that in this way the future mother can forget for a few hours about the pain and discomfort typical of pregnancy . Organization is not easy, as it is necessary to find a date when most family and friends are available, and that the honorees consider appropriate for the reception.
The baby shower after birth
Another type of baby shower, known as I 've arrived , is celebrated in some countries once the baby has been born, so that it can be "introduced to society." For many it is more interesting than the previous one, given the weakness that human beings usually have when faced with the image of a baby .
One of the disadvantages of this type of party is that the newborn may become too uncomfortable or begin to feel some pain that makes him cry a lot, and all this can lead to the parents deciding to leave shortly after arriving. The unpredictable nature of a baby's behavior is not very compatible with organizing an event .