5 Top Tips for Planning a Baby Shower

You’ve come to the perfect place if you and your hosts are just starting to arrange your baby shower. The event, which is normally conducted during the last two months of pregnancy, can be hosted by anybody, from a family member to a co-worker—but not by the pregnant parents themselves. It is marked by gender reveals and personalised baby gifts.

Some couples, on the other hand, are hesitant to furnish a nursery before the baby arrives, preferring to wait until the infant can be the centre of attention.  Inquire whether the couple would prefer a pre- or post-birth shower. This day of celebration is marked by gender reveals and personalised baby gifts.

Here are the top five tips to help you plan a baby shower:

You don’t have to stick to traditional practices.

Don’t worry if you don’t want to play the same games or eat the same cuisine that your grandmother did at her shower; while many of the traditional traditions are still observed, modern ones abound as well. 

A baby shower serves a variety of functions, one of which is to give new parents some essentials. Gifts of books, blankets, and clothing are always appreciated. Consider donating a scrapbook to the nursery with family photos, heirloom mementos, and fill-in-the-blank options for the Mom-to-be to put in for a personal touch.

Set the logistics straight.

Although a phone call can suffice as an invitation, printed invitations are more appropriate given the significance of the occasion. Invitations should be sent to a small group of friends and family members at least three weeks in advance. 

The soon-to-be parents can assist in the creation of the guest list, ensuring that no one significant is overlooked. Decide whether men and children are welcome. Modernists believe that the father should be invited, while traditionalists favour a women-only celebration.

Prepare the games and activities.

The key event is the gift opening, but additional activities can liven up the party. It can be themed (bingo for a polka-dot party), used to educate the expectant mother, or just to provide entertainment. 

Try out the following activity: Guests fill up sheets of paper with their favourite names for boys and girls, which are then placed in jars for the parents to contemplate.

Choose the menu. 

Baby shower horror stories frequently revolve around delectable-looking yet bland finger snacks. Rich, full-bodied dishes set the tone for a celebration of the beginning of a rich, complete life. 

Reduce the amount of work you do at the last minute. Choose dishes like cheese and vegetable tarts, grilled chicken salads, handmade pizzas, and fruit or green salads that are simple to prepare and can be eaten out of hand at room temperature. 

There’s nothing wrong with pot luck, especially if each attendee brings a dish that she or her neighbourhood gourmet store is known for.

Hand-pick baby shower party favours.

A parting present is a simple way to express gratitude for your guests’ attendance, and it doesn’t have to be lavish, according to Hill. Stick to your topic—for example, for a musical theme, give iTunes gift cards, and for a sugar-and-spice theme, give take-home bags of sweets or handcrafted chocolates.

 

When thinking about how to plan a baby shower favour, keep your guests in mind. Magnet picture frames are a nice touch for other moms, and pencil cups and paperweights are thoughtful if your party is full of employees. Crowd-pleasing items include scented soaps, candles, and bath bombs.

We hope that this guide helped you with planning a baby shower! If you have any questions or suggestions, let us know in the comments.