In 2025, baby showers are cancelled. Here's what's replacing them.

In other 2025 newness, baby showers are now cancelled. Yes! Gone but never forgotten. Six feet under.

No more bump measuring! Nappies and condiments! Name guessing! Etc., etc.

Because apparently, the humble baby shower has been ~upgraded~ and in 2025, parents-to-be are switching gears to a more practical celebration that's all about organising, community support and postpartum preparation.

Enter: Nesting parties.

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Heard of them before?

If you're wildly unfamiliar, nesting parties have blown up on social platforms like Pinterest and TikTok and are all about ditching traditional baby shower games and gift-giving. Instead, it's all about having your nearest and dearest help you prepare for your new arrival.

Just check it out below:

@partytrick_

Throw a nesting party like a pro with Partytrick. 🐣💙💗 Browse our expertly curated party guides at the link in bio! #partytrick #party #hosting

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Thoughts? Feelings?

Here's everything to know.

What is a nesting party?

"Meet the nesting party, aka what the baby shower should have been doing all along," said Pinterest in its annual Pinterest Predicts report, which identifies the trends for the year ahead (ICYMI, here's what's on the cards for 2025 beauty trends).

"It's not about the presents (although those are welcome!). It's about helping new parents prep for the postpartum period and set up their home for baby's arrival. Gen Z and Millennials are driving this supportive parenting trend."

@lifewiththeperas

This is your sign to have a nesting party ✨ #nesting #nestingparty #37weekspregnant #couplescontent #pregnancyjourney #pregnant #pregnantlife #momtok #firsttimemom

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Because while traditional baby showers can be fun, statistics show that it's not really what expectant parents want (or need). In fact, for mums-to-be, it often ends up more exhausting and mentally taxing than anything.

For this reason, according to Pinterest, searches for 'nesting party' are up a whopping 205 per cent, with terms such as 'nesting party ideas' rising up to 105 per cent.

Nesting party ideas such as 'nappy bouquet' are up 220 per cent, with 'freezer-friendly meal prep' up 85 per cent and 'baby cupboard organising' up 90 per cent.

@nialui21

Replying to @Haley Sheppard Every pregnant mom needs a nesting party. If you’re pregnant and don’t want a baby shower, do this. If you have a pregnant friend, do this for them! #nestingparty #nestingmom #nestingmode #pregnantmom #pregnancy #babyshower #nestingmama #thirdtrimester #ittakesavillage #myvillage @Bri Welcker

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On social media, parents-to-be are sharing everything from nursery organisation to meal prep, with a focus on tackling those time-consuming tasks that'll help take off some of the mental load.

Take, for example, content creator Dr Emily Duncan (@dremilyduncan).

In a recent Instagram post, the pelvic floor physical therapist shared, "I had seen this idea on Instagram a while ago, and immediately let my mum know that I would like to have one instead of a regular baby shower this pregnancy. It was so helpful to not have to worry about doing everything myself these last few weeks and instead be able to lean on women in my circle to help me get ready."

On her to-do list, she asked for help with things like washing and putting away baby clothes, cleaning and organising the fridge and freezer, organising pantries, installing car seats and cooking and freezing food.

One comment read: "This should happen more often! I would have loved this for baby two and three!"

Another said, "Brilliant idea!"

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However, while many people are fans of this alternative to traditional baby showers, others aren't really sold on it.

While TikToker @rachelthedoula dubbed nesting parties the 'new norm' for 2025, one person commented: "I couldn't handle this cause I like the way I do things versus other people."

And okay but same.

Someone else wrote, "I'd be thrilled to clean someone else's home but I'd use concrete for chewing gum before inviting anyone to clean my house."

What are your thoughts on ditching baby showers? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.

Feature image: TikTok/@peachypicnicsatl; @kathlynceleste.