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It could be argued that the act of welcoming a baby is just as exciting for the entire family as it is for the new parents. Now, a new trend celebrates this enthusiasm: Baby showers with grandma as the guest of honor are on the rise. Just like a party for a mom-to-be, grandbaby showers typically have tongue-in-cheek games like pin the “No. 1 grandma” ribbon on the baby’s butt (Not to worry, it's just a poster.), along with the requisite diaper towers, theme cakes, and, of course, mountains of presents.
Not surprising. If you read the grandparent forum, you will see that there are some empty-nesters who feel very entitled to grandkids and all the trappings that go with them.
I'm a grandma and I didn't birth those babies, nor will I be taking care of them fulltime. Why would I need a shower? For junk to play with the baby? Just a trashy gift grab.
If the Grandparents are going to be caring for the child then they either need to care for the child at the child's home or the child's parents need to provide the Grandparents with all the necessary essentials.
Personally I would congratulate someone but I would not attend a "Grandma Shower" or provide any tangible or monetary gift.
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