Is a baby adoption shower okay?

Some friends are considering adopting a toddler. They aren't sure whether it is appropriate to throw a sort of 'baby shower'/celebration party. I think it is a great idea, and they should do it. What do you guys think? Presents or not? Shower or just a party?

How commendable of you and your friends! It's such a touching gesture to celebrate the homecoming of a child. I guess the 'name' of the party/shower doesn't matter but celebrating new life, a new future, friendship, and the loving environment the child will get to grow up in. Brava to you! -S

I think it is a great idea too. Even if it the child is not coming from their body, they are still bringing the baby into their life, and I think that is worth celebrating. Babies also cost money, so I think presents would be a fine idea.

Its perfectly fine to though a kind of party like that I have seen them be done on tv and they had a party after they got the kid kinda a welcome home party a day after they got them home and they just had a party and people brought toys and clothes for the child

Sounds great to me !..if not Politically Correct call it 'New Arrival Party' !

Good luck and have tons of fun !!

We adopted a child and not only did my family throw me a huge surprise baby shower but the wonderful ladys at my work did too. IT'S A BABY reguardless where it came from. They will be new parents and they need baby items just like a person having a baby from their body. They will be more grateful than you will ever know.