Planning a Baby Shower? : these tips make it stress free
One of the most pleasant parties to plan has to be the baby
shower. The mom-to-be gets so much attention and she can just
sit back and enjoy all of the fuss. The key to creating this
wonderful event is organization. Here’s everything you need to
make your upcoming baby shower as festive and memorable as
possible!
Consult, Consult, Consult!
Because the parents-to-be may have more than one shower, it’s a
good idea to consult with the mommy-to-be. Before you send out
invitations, sit down with the mom-to-be and ask her what she
would like from this event. What is her idea of a fun shower and
who she would like to attend? Most people shouldn’t be expected
to attend several showers for the same parents, so find out what
else is being planned. Let her know that you want her to feel
comfortable and most of all, to have fun.
What if you are having a surprise shower? Don’t let that stop
you from consulting! Talk to the dad-to-be to get ideas of a
guest list and an appropriate time. You might even want to
consult with other friends to be sure that everything works out
smoothly. Again, consider the mom-to-be when having a shower.
You want her to feel special, have fun, and be comfortable.
After consulting with the mom-to-be, or others, it is time to
plan!
The Theme of the Day
This is the fun part – deciding what you are going to do and how
you are going to do it! This can also be the overwhelming part
if you have never planned a baby shower before or if you don’t
feel that you are the creative type. Luckily, you don’t’ have to
have experience or creativity to throw a great baby shower.
Some showers are simply a gathering of family and friends
chatting, mom-to-be opening her gifts, and eating yummy food.
Other showers are more elaborate with special games. If you are
thinking of being more elaborate and having a theme, here are
some great ideas to get you started:
Consider inviting couples instead of just the ladies. You can
play fun games like who can diaper the baby doll the fastest and
make it the men against the women. This shower is great for
first-time-dads and helps them feel a part of things as the ‘big
day’ nears.
Does mom-to-be already have everything she needs for baby, but
you still want to celebrate this special occasion? Why not throw
a Mommy Shower? Instruct guests to bring gifts for mom herself
(bath and beauty products, gift certificates, etc). You might
also consider a “consumable shower” and have guests bring
diapers, wipes, shampoo, and other items that run out!
A recipe shower is a great idea. Instead of a card, ask guests
to bring their favorite easy-to-make recipes for mom-to-be to
use after the little one arrives. Or go one better and have the
guests bring a dish ready to be frozen for the mom-to-be for
those days when she is just too worn out to cook!
Here’s a fun shower that will help the guests determine what to
bring as a gift. In the invitations, assign each guest a random
time of day and have them bring an appropriate gift. For
example, blankets for naptime. Or assign each guest a different
room of the house, like the bathroom, and have them bring an
appropriate gift.
Have guests bring something that was a favorite of theirs from
their childhood for the new baby. Books, movies, security
blanket and etc make great gifts with added special meaning.
Have a birthday party! Get a birthday cake, streamers, party
hats, and party games! Can you think of a better way to
celebrate a birth?
Once you set a date and make a guest list, and pick your theme,
you will need to choose a location. It is perfectly fine to have
the shower in your own home, but it can be anywhere with enough
space. Depending upon your theme, you may even choose a
restaurant or an out of the way tearoom!
As the Date Nears
Now that the big decisions are over, you can take a deep breath.
You are almost there! As the shower date approaches, however,
you may again feel a bit of stress. Do you have everything? Have
all the details been taken care of? Here is a great list to help
you know the answers to those questions.
Two To Three Weeks Before The Event · Prepare and mail
invitations with directions to event. Be sure to keep one for
the baby book! · Place order for the cake if ordering from a
bakery. · Choose and purchase decorations and party favors. ·
Purchase prizes for games.
One Week Before The Event:
· Determine an accurate guest count. · Make follow-up calls, if
necessary. One Day Before The Event:
· Purchase food and prepare platters and/or pick up any special
food platters ordered. · Purchase beverages. · Make sure camera
has film and/or video camera is loaded and has batteries, etc. ·
Wrap gifts for game winners and review instructions for games. ·
Clean house and party area.
Day Of The Event:
· Decorate · Buy any last minute items · Prepare area for gifts
· Prepare table for the food · And most importantly – HAVE FUN!
That’s all there is to it! You are now ready to throw a
memory-filled baby shower for a special mom-to-be.
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