20 Questions

Questions to Ask at a Baby Shower

Fun and engaging questions to ask at a baby shower to celebrate the parents-to-be, learn about their journey, and create memorable conversations.

1

How are you feeling about becoming a parent, and what are you most excited about?

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Why this works

Opens up conversation about their emotions and expectations, helping you understand their perspective on parenthood and what they're looking forward to.

2

What names are you considering for the baby, and how did you choose them?

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Reveals the personal story behind name selection and helps you understand their values, family traditions, or cultural influences.

3

What's been the most surprising thing about pregnancy so far?

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Shows their experience and helps you understand what they've learned or discovered during this journey.

4

What are your hopes and dreams for your child's future?

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Reveals their aspirations and values, helping you understand what they want for their child and how they plan to raise them.

5

How has your relationship changed since finding out you're expecting?

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Explores the impact on their partnership and helps you understand how they're navigating this transition together.

6

What advice have you received from other parents, and what do you think about it?

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Shows their openness to learning and helps you understand what guidance they're considering or rejecting.

7

What are you most nervous about as new parents?

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Reveals their concerns and helps you understand what they're worried about, allowing you to offer support and reassurance.

8

What traditions or values do you want to pass on to your child?

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Shows their cultural background and values, helping you understand what's important to them and how they plan to raise their child.

9

How are you preparing for the baby's arrival, and what still needs to be done?

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Gives insight into their preparation process and helps you understand what support they might need.

10

What's been the most challenging part of pregnancy, and how have you handled it?

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Shows their resilience and problem-solving skills, helping you understand how they're managing the difficulties of pregnancy.

11

What are your plans for balancing work and family life?

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Explores their approach to work-life balance and helps you understand how they plan to manage their responsibilities.

12

What are you most looking forward to about the first few months with your baby?

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Reveals their excitement and helps you understand what they're anticipating about the early stages of parenthood.

13

How are you planning to handle sleep schedules and feeding routines?

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Shows their practical planning and helps you understand their approach to the daily challenges of newborn care.

14

What support system do you have in place for when the baby arrives?

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Identifies their support network and helps you understand how they plan to manage the transition to parenthood.

15

What are your thoughts on parenting styles, and what approach do you want to take?

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Reveals their parenting philosophy and helps you understand their values and approach to child-rearing.

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How are you planning to maintain your relationship and intimacy after the baby arrives?

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Addresses the important topic of maintaining their partnership and helps you understand how they plan to prioritize their relationship.

17

What are your thoughts on childcare and returning to work?

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Explores their plans for childcare and helps you understand their approach to balancing work and family responsibilities.

18

What are you most excited about sharing with your child as they grow up?

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Shows their interests and values, helping you understand what they want to pass on and what experiences they want to share.

19

How are you planning to handle the financial aspects of raising a child?

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Addresses practical concerns and helps you understand their approach to managing the costs of parenthood.

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What are your thoughts on technology and screen time for children?

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Why this works

Explores their views on modern parenting challenges and helps you understand their approach to technology and child development.

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