New trend 'grandma showers' are another way for family to celebrate newborns — but are they 'lovely' or just 'peak narcissism'

Is this a not-so-grand plan?

In recent years, a new kind of baby shower has taken root — not for the parents-to-be, but for the grandparents.

“Grandma showers” or “grandbaby showers” aim to celebrate growing lineage, especially those about to welcome their child’s first offspring. While some view it as a heartwarming way to honor a new chapter in life, others criticize it as an inappropriate — even narcissistic — trend that shifts focus away from the growing family.

“It’s a big deal to become a new grandparent and it deserves to be celebrated, but it’s not the same as becoming a parent,” seasoned grandmom-of-three DeeDee Moore told TODAY . 6

In a recent TikTok video , Moore posed the divisive question “What do you think about granny showers?” and offered two positions: “Opin