Larter’s Charity Baby Shower

Actress ALI LARTER used her baby shower on Saturday (02Oct10) to urge her celebrity pals to donate to mums in need.

The Obsessed star and her husband, writer/actor Hayes MacArthur, confirmed Larter was pregnant with their first child in July (10).

And the actress prepared for the impending birth of the couple’s baby boy by gathering pals including Amy Smart, Busy Philipps and Nicole Sullivan for a girly bash at a friend’s house in Los Angeles.

And rather than receive an influx of gifts, Larter has partnered with discount retailer Target to set to set up an online registry - so friends and family can donate strollers, diapers and other baby items to benefit charity Baby Buggy, which supports families in need.

She tells People.com, “As a mother-to-be, I quickly realised how expensive it is to prepare for my new addition. Unfortunately, there are many mothers who cannot afford the necessities such as cribs, clothing and diapers so I’m honoured to be able to help mothers through my shower.”