Calling all Brits! Baby question

[Julie O]

A co-worker originally from the U.K. is having a baby. I know you don't do "baby showers" over. Do you have any cool customs, events, traditions that she might appreciate us doing for her?

[yorkshirepud]

I'd go ahead with the baby shower. I'm British and I intend on having one. I think it's a great idea. Women should feel special and I think a shower is just the ticket. Of course, every woman is different and it may not fly with all.

[Beth H]

You might take a look at www.babycentre.co.uk (it is the British Baby Center site). It might list some typically British traditions, etc.

[cchhbb]

My English neighbors came over once DS was born to 'Wet the Baby's Head'. They brought champagne and some gifts for him. I was told that it is an English tradition to toast the arrival of a baby.

Cheryl

[Julie O]

Thanks for the great ideas!

We were planning to have a shower for her. She had never been to one before and after she went she wondered why they don't do it in England. I thought it would be fun to incorporate any of their traditions into the celebration.