Putting on a baby shower is a time consuming and potentially expensive endeavor. The hostess is the one who works behind the scenes to assure that the day is focused exclusively on the mother-to-be and the forth coming child. The job of the hostess is a difficult one and can require weeks or months of planning and a large amount of work behind the scenes. Shower attendees who want to show their appreciation for the hard work of the hostess can give baby shower hostess gifts.