| History of Baby Showers: originally held after the birth and when the baby was presented to society. If the family was religious, the shower usually coincided with the baptism. Years ago mothers were in confinement for a month with there new baby and the baby shower was an excellent way to keep them company and provide practical baby gifts to the family. Only women were invited because birth and children were long considered a "women's affair". Since the World War II baby boom, the baby shower has evolved into a party for family and friends (male and female), held several weeks before the birth of the new baby, with the express purpose of "showering" gifts on the mother and her baby-to-be. Gifts typically range from the very practical to adorable new baby gifts and keepsakes. We invite you to spend time viewing our collection of unique and practical baby shower gifts. |
