7 Reasons Why You Should Have a Baby Shower

Your views on a ‘baby shower‘ may be influenced by your immediate society or the community you find yourself surrounded by. Increasingly in Nigeria, it has become a norm to throw a shower for a pregnant woman, once she reaches the peak of her pregnancy. It’s now customary to get friends and family together in one place to celebrate one thing,  your bump.   However you look at it, its a beautiful way to get presents and feel good, even if its just for a few hours.

Here are some reasons why you should have a baby shower:

1. You’re surrounded by people you love

What’s better than having all the people you love under one roof? How often do you get the opportunity to have all your favorite people in one place? This is a good excuse to get everyone to come to you. A baby shower is the perfect way to catch up with all your favorite people effortlessly.

2. You deserve it

 You’ve won the battle against morning sickness, ligament pains and sore nipples. You have been carrying around a bladder that can’t control itself anymore, you deserve to be pampered. You will not regret having a party in your honor. You will be well taken care of all day long, and you will go home feeling like a princess.

3. It will be fun

It’s your shower so you can decide to do what you want to do. If you’re into games, you can get your friends to plan some hilariously entertaining baby shower games. If you’re not, skip it entirely. Remember, you’re the pregnant one and you are the one being celebrated so you have the perfect excuse to throw your dream party.

4. You will get first hand info

Once the baby comes you won’t want advice from anyone. Right now, you will probably be happy to have all the help you can get. A baby shower is like a gathering of mothers. They’ll tell you everything you need to know about being a new mom. You can get top tips right from the fountain of wisdom, the motherhood club. Just smile, have fun and soak it all in.

5. You will create memories

It’s not easy to get flattering pregnancy photos, when your are probably 2 or 3 sizes bigger and accommodating pregnancy skin. At the shower however, you’ll be wearing a nice dress and will have spent some time getting ready. You’ll also be surrounded by loved ones with cameras, so you’re bound to get a few pictures to remember your bump by, even if they don’t look glamorous, you are going to cherish the memories when your baby is a raging toddler.

6. Lots of Presents

In Nigeria, everybody loves presents. A baby shower gets you loads of it. Whether you get huge things or token gifts, no matter what it is, appreciate the gesture.

7. Cake

Yeah, there’s always cake. So, what are you waiting for? Dig in, enjoy the fun and start counting down to the sexy mummy club