I never had one for any of my 3 kids.
I have always felt that no matter how you do it just by having a baby shower you are asking people to buy you a gift as thats the whole point of these things. I hate asking people to spend money on me so i refused to have one. Those that really cared visited me after bub was born and then it was their choice without any pressure or expectation if they brought a gift with them or not. I was much happier with that.

Sorry, they weren’t in in my day, so never had one. Just go with how you feel and what you would like – you have many answers here to check out which way to go.

I had a super early baby shower around 18 weeks I think maybe earlier. As my mum was going away for a few months and just in time she didn’t get back in time. It was so fun and I enjoyed having it early as I had time to buy the remaining things I needed and I could still participate in the games and have fun!

I had mine planned for 35 weeks with my first but gave birth at 34 weeks. Second one I had it at 30 weeks so I wouldn’t miss out.

I had mine about 6-7 weeks before bubs was due. As it happened she was early and arrived a few weeks later.
For my family and I, the timing was right, but obviously you have to do what works best for you and I suspect that by the time you read this you’ll have had your baby shower and bubs might possibly be here 🙂

I had mine at the 7th month and it was perfect! So I don’t think its too early! I had plenty of time to get what I needed and set things up without feeling rushed! As soon as it gets closer to birth, you get too exhausted. and I don’t think I would have enjoyed my baby shower if I had it later on.

Ask some of your friends what they think. I never had a baby shower so can’t say in all honesty.

I never had a baby shower. I just didn’t want one. Plus I was sick the entire pregnancy. I always felt they were a bit of a gift grab and now have grown into such huge Instagram parties, they just don’t sit well with me.

I didn’t have one but I don’t think its to early.

I think that’s perfect tbh! I was swollen and aching at mine. Hopefully no lockdown in your state, I’ve already missed having a few events In my current pregnancy…. thanks Melbourne.

As long as it’s done before bub arrives, l should be good shouldn’t it? November sounds good to me, I would even suggest early to mid to ensure you miss the busy season and ppl preparing for it

Its completely up to you, however, I don’t believe there is such a thing as “too early”. For you, and all that is happening around Dec, Jan, I don’t think its too early and I think you are actually trying to accomodate everyone which is lovely. I’ve been to baby showers, from 4 months pregnant, right through to when the baby is actually there. Its whatever works best for you.

Thank you all again for your answers
Being second bub it will be a “sprinkle”. I definitely want to do something but people saying how hot it will be dec/Jan I think November is perfect for me

I’d say better not have a baby shower. Have heard horrible stories of women having baby showers and ending up in horrible accidents before child birth. Protect your privacy and your child.

Have it whenever you like. Maybe even late January would be ok?

Hi, congratulations! November is definitely not too early, I had mine when I was 35weeks and wished I had it earlier as it was so hot and I struggled.

Thank you for all your answers! I think November is perfect for me. Last pregnancy I was about 36 or 37 weeks pregnant. I was huge. I was sitting most of the time and not doing as many activities etc.

I’d go with what makes you happy. It’s a celebration of your up coming birthday so any time works. I’ve always done it later on in pregnancy. But also not to late when your to big and exhausted!

I think November is fine! It’s before people get caught up in the silly season and you can just enjoy sole time with the important people in your life celebrating

At the end of the day it is up to you. Personally I do think November is a bit early. I would probably look at mid January or early December.