Is there such a thing as a virtual baby shower?
Virtual or online baby showers are generally the same concept as traditional baby showers and can happen before baby arrives or after, like a sip and see party.
When should you mail baby shower invitations?
Think about it this way: The typical baby shower should take place around your sixth or seventh month, and shower invitations should be sent out about four weeks beforehand. So you're looking at about your five- or six-month mark. Earlier than that, guests might forget.
Should you invite your mother-in-law to your baby shower?
In fact, it's usually considered perfectly acceptable for a sister, mother-in-law, or even the guest of honor's mother to host or co-host a baby shower. It's still unusual for a mother-to-be to host her own shower, though.