Some believe the baby shower gift giving goes as far back as the first baby shower. However, it is difficult to find a date when the first baby shower gift was given. Research indicates the "showering" of the "Mommy-to-be has been popular in many countries for hundreds of years. Many sources say the baby shower originated as far back as the late eighteen hundreds. These sources say it received its name from the "showering" of gifts on the mother-to-be.

In the beginning, the baby shower was a tea party given for the "Mommy-to-be" and only women would attend. These parties were normally given after the baby was born because pregnant women did not appear in public. The baby shower gift was very practical and handmade: article of clothing, blankets, and food items. Except for the silver given by the grandmother.Originally the baby shower was given for the first baby of the "mommy-to-be." Tradition has changed that to all babies since all are considered a miracles and deserve the same treatment as the first.In recent years baby showers often occur before the baby is born. Because of the new technology the health and gender of the baby is not so much a mystery as before. So, showers are held early in preparation for the new baby's arrival without the worry of buying an inappropriate baby shower gift.

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