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It’s a good idea to avoid any messages that might make the parents-to-be feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.

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Also avoid off-color humor, or clumsy or ambiguous messages that the parent-to-be or crowd may misinterpret.

Should you put advice in a baby shower card?

Butbaby shower etiquettedictates that it’s best to only offer advice when asked.

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Even well-intentioned advice (think: “Soak up every minute, it goes by fast!”

or “You have to sleep when the baby sleeps!")

could make some parents-to-befeel anxious.

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When in doubt, stick to hopes and wishes for the journey ahead.

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