Baby showers offer a fun way to celebrate expectant parents and help them prepare for the new addition to their family.

Although these events often involve lots of laughs and excitement, its still important to keep manners in mind. Whether youre a guest or a host, there are certain faux pas you wont want to commit.

HuffPost asked etiquette experts to share some common rude behaviors at baby showers and advice for avoiding them.

Embarrassing The Honoree

Do not touch and squeeze the abdomen and tell the mom shes as big as a house, said etiquette expert Juliet Mitchell, also known as Ms. J .

Remember its a baby shower, not a roast, so keep the expectant parents comfort and enjoyment in mind.

Dont embarrass the mom-to-be, said Diane Gottsman , the author of Modern Etiquette for a Better Life and founder of The Protocol School of Texas. Playing games, such as measure moms belly or guess the babys gender may be uncomfortable for the new mom. Its always best to have the games approved in advance.

Serving Food The Guest Of Honor Prefers Not To Eat

Along the same theme of keeping the expectant parents enjoyment in mind, dont plan a menu of sushi and soft cheeses.

Ask mom her preference on food items and any non-negotiable foods she either dislikes or needs to stay away from, Gottsman said. Dont forget to ask guests about their food allergies as well.

Getting Drunk

Although pregnant people are advised to avoid alcohol, theyre often fine with their guests enjoying some libations. But that doesnt mean you should get wasted.

Guests should refrain from over-indulging in the cocktails, Gottsman said. Mom-to-be will be skipping the signature cocktails, and her guests should enjoy the conversation more than the free-flowing mimosas.

Sharing Childbirth Nightmare Stories

A baby shower isnt the venue to share your horrific birthing story or the traumatic experiences of your friends.

Avoid stories about difficult deliveries and hard labor issues, Gottsman said. Everyone has a personal story, and many of them should be kept to themselves at a baby shower.

Commenting On Other Guests Fertility

Avoid asking other guests questions like, When are you going to have a baby? or trying to persuade them to become parents.

Dont make comments about other guests fertility, said Jodi R.R. Smith, president of Massachusetts-based Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting . There could be a friend there who has been trying to conceive for years or who has recently experienced a miscarriage.