Adoption Shower: Celebrating Families Formed Through Adoption

Adoptive families deserve celebration. Here's how to do it thoughtfully.

When to Have It

Timing varies with adoption. Options: after match is confirmed, after placement, or after finalization. Ask the family what feels right.

Invitation Wording

"Join us in celebrating [Parents] as they welcome [Baby] to their family" or "A shower of love for [Family Name]."

Gift Considerations

• Same registry items as any baby
• Consider age-appropriate items (not all adopted children are newborns)
• Memory books designed for adoptive families

What to Avoid

• Don't call it a "gotcha day" (many in the adoption community dislike this term)
• Don't ask intrusive questions about birth parents
• Don't treat it as different from any other baby shower