I Don’t Want a Traditional Baby Shower: What are the Best Alternatives?

If you’re an introvert, or perhaps just someone who feels uncomfortable with the amount of attention a baby shower would put on you as a new parent, you aren’t alone. As a result – you might be looking for alternatives if you don’t want a traditional baby shower – and that’s perfectly OK!

There are plenty of alternatives and solutions for this. You can plan an event that will suit your personality and be fun for your guests. Every mother deserves a party, but celebrate any way you want!

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Not a fan of the infamous diaper tower or foods that resemble poop? Planning a virtual baby shower can take away a lot of the awkwardness of this type of in-person event. You can still party with your guests, but without the weird food and the crowd of people.

A virtual baby shower is also a great option if you’re concerned about conflicts with the guest list. Instead of having one big party with people that may not know each other, host several smaller gatherings online instead.

Do everything on your own, or bring in some friends to help, using WebBabyShower’s co-host feature. 54% of hosts ask co-hosts to join them!

You can also set up your virtual baby shower site in just a few minutes. Learn more about creating your own virtual baby shower with WBS here.

Sip’ n See Baby Shower

Want to host an intimate gathering celebrating your baby’s birth in a fun and casual way? The “sip’ n see” baby shower is your solution. A sip’ n see party allows your guests to meet the new addition to the family while also enjoying a drink, in the safety and comfort of their homes. Find out more about hosting a sip ‘n see baby shower here.

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Unbirthday Party

Another fun idea if you prefer for the attention to be on your new baby and not you is to host an unbirthday party! You can have cake, a small gathering, games, or whatever you like. This is great for new parents who don’t like being the center of attention.

In-Person Baby Shower With Intimate Gathering

If you would like to have some sort of celebration but are thinking, “I don’t want a baby shower!” you can have a small party with just your closest friends and family. Do this in person if you want, and enjoy time with the people you care about most.

Or, you could try hosting a hybrid baby shower, inviting guests that you’re close to in person, and asking a larger group to join in online. This can keep things from becoming overwhelming, and it’s easy to do with a virtual baby shower website.

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I Don’t Want a Baby Shower – Host a Virtual Party!

If the idea of a huge baby shower is just too much, you can still celebrate! The great thing is that your party can be whatever you want it to be. There are no set rules, and WebBabyShower virtual parties make this super easy.

It’s convenient to set up a baby shower website, it’s easy to communicate with guests, and it stops you from feeling overwhelmed so you can enjoy the day! Host a virtual baby shower with WBS and see for yourself how fun and stress-free planning and hosting can be.

Alex Loredo is a freelance writer and blogger. She utilizes her knowledge of event planning and organization to create content that motivates and inspires. When she isn’t writing, she can be found reading, baking, or on a never-ending quest for the world’s best cup of coffee.

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