Nesting Parties Are The New Low-Key Baby Shower – And People Can't Get Enough

For those who don’t enjoy the spotlight – not to mention, pomp – of modern-day baby showers, there’s a newer celebratory event on the block which is a lot more low-key, not to mention incredibly helpful, for expecting parents.Dubbed nesting parties, the idea is that instead of people coming for what is essentially a party and spoiling you with gifts, they’ll come and carry out useful tasks instead – like helping deep-clean your home or getting the nursery ready.Usually pregnant parents will “nest” in the last few weeks before a new arrival, which typically involves getting the home ready for their baby – whether that’s washing baby grows, batch-cooking dinners, or building the cot. It’s something that’s typically done with just the parents-to-be present, but the idea of a nesting party is that friends and family get involved, too. Many hands make light work, after all. Plus, with parents typically working up until their due date, it can be hard to find the time to get everything done t