Baby Shower Speeches


A baby shower is an important event in the life of the mom-to-be, so it's frequently the setting of a special speech. Whether you're the mother-to-be or the hostess, using a sample can help you with writing the speech and presenting your words. That way, you can confidently speak from the heart.

Speech from the Hostess
Often, a baby shower hostess gives a short speech to welcome the guests, and honor the mom-to-be. There are no set rules for this speech, but it helps to prepare a few words ahead of time. The right speech can put everyone at ease, and make the mother-to-be feel truly special.

What to Include
As the hostess, there are a few things you may want to include in your speech:

Mention the mother-to-be by name.
Briefly discuss how you know the guest of honor.
Offer thanks to any other hostesses of the shower.
Take a moment to welcome everyone to the event.
Example Speech
Welcome to [name of mother-to-be]'s baby shower! I'm so glad you could all come to help us celebrate the arrival of this new little [boy or girl]. I've known [mother-to-be] for [amount of time], ever since [give circumstances of your meeting].

[Mother-to-be] is going to make a fantastic mom. She has the tenderness to care for a newborn, the sense of humor necessary to endure the terrible twos, and the strength to make it through the teen years. What's more, she has great instincts, which will guide her in making choices for her baby, no matter how many sleepless nights she's had.

Thanks again for being here on this special day. Help yourself to some refreshments and a drink, and we'll get started with a few fun shower games.

Speech from the Mom-to-Be
Whether or not the hostess makes a speech, it's perfectly appropriate for the mom-to-be to say a few words of thanks to the guests. If you want to speak at your baby shower, simply let the hostess know ahead of time. Then she can gather everyone to listen when you're ready to stand up.

What to Include
Although there are no requirements about the mom-to-be's speech, you may want to include the following elements:

Thank the hostess or hostesses for the event.
Thank the guests for coming and sharing your joy.
Mention your little one and any details you are willing to reveal, such as the due date, the gender, or the name.
Example Speech
I just wanted to take a moment to thank [hostess] for hosting such a wonderful baby shower to welcome our little one. It means so much to me that all of you were able to come today and celebrate with me. Having a new baby can be really overwhelming, but this event makes me feel so supported and loved.

There are so many great moms here today. I especially admire the parenting skills of [mention a few people by name]. I am glad to have your example as I get ready to parent our little [boy, girl, or baby] in a few [weeks, months]. You can be sure I'll be calling all of you up with questions!

Thanks again for coming today!

Helpful Tips for Baby Shower Speeches
As you write and deliver your speech, keep the following tips in mind:

Specific, personal stories are almost always a hit. Talk about the first time you met the mom-to-be or the moment you got that positive pregnancy test. Guests will remember these anecdotes.
Use appropriate humor to put everyone at ease. Gentle teasing or jokes about baby care can make guests smile.
Keep your speech short. Limit yourself to a couple of minutes to keep everyone's attention, and allow them to enjoy the other parts of the event.
Point to the future. A baby shower is all about the arrival of a new baby, so mention your hopes and dreams for the mom-to-be or your anticipation about becoming a parent.
Use feelings in your speech. Talking about your emotions makes the speech intimate and personal, which is perfect for a baby shower.
If you're not sure what to say, consider reading a poem or a short and meaningful children's book.
Key to a Successful Speech
Because there are no consistent etiquette rules surrounding baby shower speeches, you have complete freedom to write and deliver your speech in any way you like. Ultimately, if you make the hostess or guest of honor feel special and thank the guests for coming, your speech will be a success.