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Baby Showers for LGBTQ+ Families
Inclusive celebration ideas for all family structures.
All families deserve celebration. Here's how to make showers inclusive.
Invitation Wording
"Join us in celebrating [Names] as they grow their family" or "A shower for the [Family Name] family."
Theme Considerations
Gender-neutral themes work well: woodland, celestial, rainbow, books. Avoid assumptions about who's "the mom."
Games and Activities
- Avoid games that assume pregnancy experience
- "Two Truths and a Lie" about both parents
- Advice cards without gendered language
Gifts
Registry items are the same regardless of family structure. If surrogacy or adoption is involved, timing may differ—ask the parents what they need.
Language Matters
Use "parent" instead of assuming "mom/dad." Follow the family's lead on their preferred terms.