Having a baby shower is always a highlight of a woman’s pregnancy, especially if this is her first child. They’re a lot of fun to plan and attend, but one of the most common questions is about the best time to have one.
Although baby showers can be held at any time, they are often held early in the third trimester (around 32 weeks). This is because the mother is now out of the riskiest part of her pregnancy. Also, the sex of the baby is typically discovered at this point, which will influence her registry decisions. At the same time, she’s not so far progressed for there to be a possibility that she may go into labor.
Of course, there are various reasons that could warrant having a baby shower much earlier. Multiple pregnancies such as twins are more likely to be delivered earlier than the due date, so the mother may wish to have the shower earlier to ensure she will not miss it. Religious beliefs can also play a role – for example, some Jewish couples consider it taboo to obtain any baby-related items before the delivery, such as personalized nursery décor. Lastly, if family members are spread apart geographically, the baby shower may simply be held at a time and location that makes it most accessible for others to attend.
The time of the baby shower is ultimately the mother’s decision – however, they generally should not be held before the fetus is 20 weeks old.
When do you think is the right time to have a baby shower?
