Baby Showers... Are they really worth it??

Ida • Just a very excited first time mom ☺️
Do you really think baby showers are worth it?? I know sometimes people just throw them to celebrate the upcoming birth of a baby, but there are some people that have them simply to help aide with the needs of baby. Lol some people throw events and spend thousands on a shower and some keep it very simple... But the point that I'm getting to is this... Does the cost of the shower out way the amount of gifts you get??? Or is it really worth it??? Or would it wise not to have a shower and use that money to put towards your baby's needs?? Your thoughts please....