Ladies only? Think again. The latest trend is the coed Baby Shower where both Mum & Dad celebrate the imminent arrival of their new baby. So now Shower My Baby has lovely gifts for Daddy too!

Exotic and sophisticated, Moroccan-themed Baby Showers infuse a traditional event with a fun & funky vibe. The decor is so warm and inviting – the lanterns and the rich colours create a wonderful glow. The theme also lends itself to some great personal touches. Who had it? Brooke Shields & Britney Spears.

Shower My Baby recently supplied Eastenders with Baby Shower party decorations and we wondered if they were going to screen a Baby Shower party in one of their episodes. If you watch Eastenders then you will have seen Honey’s Baby Shower party – so Baby Showers are taking off in the UK.

I recently came across this tradition and thought it to be a really good idea. Basically guests take an item along to the Baby Shower party to give as an entrance fee. These are usually inexpensive essentials that Mum will need when her baby arrives. You could take useful items such as nappies, wipes, bath products, baby shampoo, nappy bags, cotton wool balls etc… The things you seem to need lots of in the early days. A great way to stock up Mum’s Baby cupboard and prevent her from running out!

The jury is out on whether you can prevent stretchmarks. Some say it’s all down to genetics, but you may feel better if you at least try to hold them at bay. And if you persuade your partner to rub the cream in every night, you’re on to 40 weeks of free massage!! The benchmark is Clarins Tonic Oil (£30). Generations of women put their smooth post-pregnancy tummies down to a judicious daily dose of this. Also reccomended is E’spa Nourishing Body Oil (£24).

Mama Mio is also a range of maternity products that contain high levels of essential fatty acids, crucial for maintaining the skin’s suppleness and elasticity (Tummy Rub £22).