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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote] Let her friends throw her a shower.[/quote]

She doesn't have very many friends (she has two that I know of).  She has a disability and is very shy.  Why would it be tacky for us to throw her a shower?  [/quote]

The traditional (and most would say outdated) etiquette rules say that immediate family does not host a baby shower, only extended family or friends.

People often post on this site as if they live their entire life following the mores of the 1900s (no white after Labor Day, no diamonds during the day, no notes about gifts or links to registries).  Please ignore them. For example, the Emily Post Institute, which interprets old rules for modern life writes, "Today it is appropriate for anyone to host a baby shower, as long as there's a legitimate reason." https://emilypost.com/advice/baby-showers-who-hosts[/quote]

I agree that anyone can host a baby shower, but still think putting info about gifts/registries on an invite is very tacky. [/quote]

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