Baby showers have grown a set of traditions over time — some genuinely practical, others just for fun.
Common traditions
- Gift opening: the mum-to-be opens gifts in front of guests, often while someone keeps a running list for thank-you cards
- Games: guessing games (baby food taste test, "how big is mum's belly" string measuring) are near-universal
- A "wishes for baby" book or cards guests fill in for the baby to read when older
- A specific colour theme, sometimes gender-based, though neutral themes have become increasingly common
None of these are compulsory — plenty of modern showers skip games entirely in favour of just spending time together.
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