Are baby showers only for your first child?
Traditionally, baby showers are given only for the family's first child, and only women are invited, though this has changed in recent years, now allowing showers being split up for different audiences: workplace, mixed-sex, etc. Activities at baby showers include gift-giving and playing themed games.
Can you do a gender reveal and a baby shower?
Gender reveal parties are a fun way to announce your baby's biological gender to close family and friends. Baby showers are expected by virtually everyone. Today, most people continue to have a separate baby shower and gender reveal party – but some people are combining the two into one event.
How soon after birth should you have a baby shower?
Some couples may not want to have the shower until after the baby is born. Others prefer to have it right away. Take any personal, religious, or cultural traditions into consideration before setting a date. That being said, most showers are held in the last two months of pregnancy.