My baby shower was two months ago and I still haven't sent the thank you cards. My baby is now a month old. Can I send out the thank you cards and the birth announcements together, or is that horribly tacky? [more inside]
posted by logic vs love on Nov 14, 2009 - 23 answers

ETIQUETTE FILTER: Why is it taboo for an expectant mother to publicize her own baby shower? [more inside]
posted by mynameismandab on Nov 13, 2009 - 32 answers

EtiquetteFilter: Baby shower without the shower? Please help me find a tactful way to ask for gifts to be sent now even though actual shower/party won't take place until after the baby is born. [more inside]
posted by picklebird on Oct 15, 2009 - 26 answers

Baby shower help please? I'm throwing a baby shower for my sister-in-law in a couple weeks. It's going to be a co-ed Halloween party basically, but also there will be baby presents. How can I incorporate babies & Halloween in the food and decorations? Cheaper is better, as I'm about to be laid off soon!
posted by chiababe on Oct 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Are baby showers, by default, supposed to be surprises? [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby on Sep 21, 2009 - 38 answers

Baby shower party games that aren't horrible? [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry on Sep 15, 2009 - 34 answers

Is a baby shower like a normal party where one shows up late, or is the start time the actual time I should be there? [more inside]
posted by Sheppagus on Apr 3, 2009 - 25 answers

i volunteered to help throw a baby shower for a friend. i'm great at throwing parties, and i think it would be fun. plus, i love my friend. however, now i'm wondering what i got myself into. do i really have to front all the money? [more inside]
posted by fillsthepews on Mar 20, 2009 - 44 answers

What do I wear to my coworker's non-work baby shower? [more inside]
posted by charmcityblues on Jan 8, 2009 - 13 answers

I need ideas for a Baby Shower with a Halloween theme. It's a co-ed event, and I'm particularly interested in making the guys feel welcome (since most of them understand "shower" to mean "girl gab fest"). The new parents are having a little girl, if that affects any of your answers. Basically I want something fun, and, well, different. Thanks in advance1
posted by purpletangerine on Sep 19, 2008 - 7 answers

Kid that I watched grow up is having a baby. My daughter is in Japan. What cool gift could daughter ship me from Japan that would say "Japanese baby thing" and is not available in the US. [more inside]
posted by nax on Aug 15, 2008 - 8 answers

My first baby shower is tomorrow... what do I do? How do these things work? [more inside]
posted by GardenGal on Jun 10, 2008 - 9 answers

Does anyone have any first-hand experience setting up a 529 plan for a member of the extended family? I have pretty good ideas about where to look for information about which state's plan would be best (although any suggestions about great plans in specific states are welcome), but I'm at a bit of a loss with the mechanics of doing for someone else's kid. The soon-to-be niece or nephew of iminurmefi thanks you! [more inside]
posted by iminurmefi on Mar 17, 2008 - 7 answers

How much do I spend on a baby shower gift? [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan on Oct 7, 2007 - 11 answers

What are some good songs to play at a baby shower? [more inside]
posted by raddevon on Feb 1, 2007 - 24 answers