I’m Australian and in Australia, expectant mothers commonly celebrate with a ‘baby shower’ prior to the arrival of their newborn baby. This is where the Mum has a small party and is ‘showered’ with gifts from friends and family. Generally entailing, food, pregnancy related games and socialising (big day for the pregnant person).
My friend is French-born and has only been in Australia for a few years. She is having a small get together/ baby shower. Though she had said to me that in France, they don’t really have the same cultural tradition like in Australia.
I would only assume it would be incredibly difficult not having parents and loved ones close by, so I want to make sure I get her something sentimental and heartfelt.
What is something that French gift women prior/after the birth of their baby? Or something I could make/ create/ order?
Any advice would be appreciated!


3 comments

  1. I would not do anything other than taking care of her and be supportive. We do not have this notion of baby whoser ( as far as I know, and ai can comment on De and Ro). I also doubt they have this in France

  2. I think the concept of a “baby shower” is a recent import from the USA, at least it was in the UK where I lived until recently. It was unheard of until the mid-90s – early 2000s. I don’t think it exists in Portugal where I now live either.

  3. Baby shower is a USA thing that is not really implanted in France. It was.considered bad luck to give a expecting mom something for the baby (tempting fate that something will go wrong).

    However, I would say, give something to your friend, not to a mom. Her favorite book, a massage, a spa day, whatever. She will get a lot of stuff for the baby, but not so much for her. So give her something SHE will enjoy as a personn, not as a mom.

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