Barry Austin Photography via Getty Images Grandparent baby showers are a divisive subject. Over the past five years or so, there have been increased reports of a newer trend: grandparent baby showers. Baby showers for grandparents (aka “grandma showers,” “grandbaby showers” and so on) are gatherings to celebrate expectant grandmas and/or grandpas before the birth of their grandchildren, typically a first grandchild. In 2010, etiquette expert Judith Martin, also known as Miss Manners, called grandparent baby showers a cheap gift grab. But there were many sweet stories about grandparent baby showers, too.

Source: Huffington Post January 05, 2018 18:56 UTC