What is a baby shower “advice card” designed to collect from guests for the parents?

A baby-shower “advice card” is designed to collect parenting advice from guests for the parents.

Hosts usually place a card at each seat or near the entrance and invite guests to write a short suggestion, memory, encouragement, or practical tip. The cards may later be bound into a keepsake book or stored with photographs from the celebration.

Advice-card activities became especially common as baby showers expanded beyond gift presentation to include participatory games and memory-making. They can involve guests of different ages, including grandparents and experienced parents who want to share what helped them.

The format is informal and has no fixed wording. Some cards ask specifically for advice about sleep, feeding, relationships, or self-care, while others invite a general message. A card is a keepsake activity, not a medical source; parents should consult qualified professionals for health guidance.