You probably know what a baby shower is, but have you ever heard of a grandma shower?
Yes, it’s a real thing, and no, it has nothing to do with showering your grandmother.
A grandma shower is basically a party thrown for a woman who’s about to become a grandmother for the first time.
Becoming a granny for the first time is super exciting, so it’s understandable why many people would want to celebrate it.
However, this trend doesn’t sit well with everyone.
At a baby shower, the mom-to-be is gifted essentials for herself and the baby.
At a grandma shower, the granny-to-be receives gifts she might need when the baby visits her home.
These gifts might include a playpen, a pram, nappies, storybooks, or toys for the baby.
Even though it sounds like a fun and harmless way to celebrate, grandma showers have sparked some heated opinions online.
Some people feel like it’s all a bit much.
There are already so many baby-related celebrations: baby showers, gender reveals, sip-and-sees, maternity photoshoots, you name it.
Adding grandma showers to the list feels like overkill to some.
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Others feel like the gift-giving is getting way out of hand.
Between baby showers and all the other events, are guests now expected to bring gifts for grandma, too?
For those on a tight budget, it can start to feel overwhelming.
Some expecting parents also feel a little weird about the idea.
A grandma shower can come off like grandma is also gearing up to co-parent or wants her own baby setup at home.
Even if that’s not the case, it can stir up awkward feelings about boundaries.
And some people simply wonder: why do we need a whole separate party for grandma?
Most grandmothers are already included in the baby shower anyway, so what’s the point of a second event?
So, what do you think about this trend?
Is it just another gift-giving affair, or a genuine celebration of a new grandmother-to-be?
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