Baby shower

The baby shower is among other things an originally American tradition where it is known baby shower, but is also found in Germany a growing distribution. At that takes place about two months before the expected date of celebration only female guests are usually invited, as girlfriends and female relatives of the expectant parents. But part also take part in men. The invitation is often pronounced by a friend or a relative of the pregnant woman in order to spare the work of the future mother.

The guests bring gifts for the mother and the child, such as body lotions, pacifiers, coupons for babysitting hours and so-called diaper cakes (English Diaper Cake ) that are crafted out of diapers and most " decorated " with baby utensils. In the U.S., especially baby clothing and baby toys to be given.

Usually, the premises where the celebration takes place, very cheesy decorated with as many references to the child - for example, by the name of garlands and blue or pink balloons. There are snacks and soft drinks for the expectant mother, sparkling wine or champagne for their guests. An important part of the typical games that revolve around the themes baby, maternity, breastfeeding, etc..

Popular is a game in which the participants have to guess how extensive is the belly of the mother ( for their estimation they tear out of a toilet paper roll, a certain amount of paper ). If men are also invited to these occur in two competitions against each other in order to quickly create paper dolls diapers or baby bottles filled with milk, leerzutrinken as quickly as possible.

In the selection of games either the imagination of the hostess is asked, or they can be advised by a specialist on this custom agency. In these games, the audience can prove their maternal qualities, while the mother is watching the goings and should have a good time. In parting guests often receive a small gift such as almonds with icing in blue or pink.