Nesting Party - The Modern and Meaningful Alternative to a Baby Shower!
A nesting party is a hands-on, low key gathering of friends and family to help expecting parents prepare for the baby's arrival and the postpartum period which we know can be when we need help the most.
Rather than gift giving, the nesting party focuses on practical tasks like organising the nursery, preparing meals, setting up the home, and any other help that is needed.
A nesting party is about collaboration and support, inspired by the natural instinct many expectant parents feel in the final weeks of pregnancy: the urge to 'nest', to organise, clean, and create a cosy and safe environment for the baby's arrival.
It's less about the party and more about getting tasks done with the help of loved ones.
What Happens at a Nesting Party?
Every nesting party is unique, but they often include:
Nursery setup: Assembling furniture, hanging art, folding baby clothes, or organising essentials.
Meal prep: Stocking the freezer with ready-to-go meals for those first chaotic weeks.
Home help: Tidying, decluttering, or helping with household tasks so the parent can rest.
DIY and decorating: Creating handmade touches like wall hangings or keepsakes.
Connection time: A calm, cosy vibe where everyone shares stories, advice, or just a good laugh.
It’s less about “entertaining guests” and more about surrounding the expectant parent with care, practical help, and genuine companionship.
The aim is to leave the parent-to-be feeling calm, ready, and loved.
While nesting parties don't have a long, formal history like baby showers (which date back to the early 1900s), they’ve grown in popularity in recent years as people look for more intentional, less commercial ways to celebrate parenthood.
The shift reflects a broader cultural move toward slower, more meaningful experiences and a recognition that sometimes what new parents need most is support, not stuff.
They’re especially popular among:
Parents who already have children and don’t need many new items.
People who prefer not to centre events around gift-giving.
Friends wanting to offer practical help in a personal, low-key setting.
For those who would still like to bring a gift, The Baby Book of You is a modern and inclusive baby memory journal loved by all families.