Baby Showers have been around for centuries and are a tradition in many societies; however the origin is actually unknown. Evidence of Baby Showers can be seen in both ancient Egyptian and Roman societies. However the Baby Shower as it is known today boomed in the USA shortly after World War II.

There can be many advantages for having a Baby Shower Party:

• Friends and family sharing the excitement with Mum-to-be.
• Emotional support - the calming of new parent nerves as they think about their new baby!
• Advice and words of wisdom from valued friends and relatives.
• Assisting with expense: bringing baby shower gifts for the new baby can ease this very costly time for the new parents without causing any embarrassment.

It is thought that Baby Showers were originally hosted after the birth, however this has changed in modern times and now it is very common for a Baby Shower Party to be hosted shortly before the baby is due or at the time of leaving work for maternity leave.

It was once considered inappropriate for close family to arrange the Baby Shower and it was left to friends, co-workers, in fact anyone other than the Mum-to-be. Nowadays for family or even mum-to-be herself to arrange the baby shower is completely acceptable.