Baby Shower Ideas – Things You Should Consider
If there’s anything more exciting, or stressful, than bringing new life into the world, I don’t know what it is! One of the best parts of celebrating baby’s upcoming appearance is reconnecting with friends and loved ones prior to the big day, for a joyous, fun-filled baby shower.
No matter who has the honor of hosting the baby shower, there are some things you’ll want to consider before getting too far into the process; games, themes, menus and more, just for starters!
Whether you call, text or snail mail the invitation, do so at least three weeks before the big day. If you’re planning the shower for the lucky parent(s), be sure to consult with them about the guest list so no one is accidently forgotten—awkward! Also ask if the mom-to-be prefers a woman-only event, or if men and kids will be welcome.
Will your shower have a theme? “Ready to Pop,” is a funny but apt theme, with mom’s belly being the inspiration! Have bags of gourmet popcorn on hand to pass around, pop open some bottles of sparkling cider, fill balloons with tiny surprises—you get the picture!
A Disney-themed gathering is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Consider letting more adventurous guests dress up as their favorite character, with a prize for the best costume!
Keep the menu simple by selecting foods that are easy to make and eat, and will survive a few hours at room temperature. A selection of salads, pizza, and fruit platters are all convenient, inexpensive and offer variety for guests with restricted diets.
If you want to jazz up the menu a bit, try a beverage bar with plenty of flavorful options. How about offering a selection of hot and cold teas? Or a variety of smoothies? An abundance of fresh fruit juices are sure to please health-conscious guests as well!
Once all the guests are fed and hydrated, let the games begin! There are tons of baby shower games you can choose from, so try to match the games to your guests’ personalities.
Will your baby shower be filled with a creative, DIY crowd? Buy a selection of inexpensive onesies in various sizes, some fabric paints, and tell your guests to unleash their inner Picasso!
If plenty of younger guests are included, they’ll probably crack up trying to, “Guess the Baby Food!”
Once the get-together starts to wind down (and mom-to-be is getting exhausted), it’s nice to end the day on a positive, collaborative note. Ask everyone to bring along their favorite childhood book, and conclude the party with a collective gifting.
As each guest presents mom with a book (and a hug), let them share the reasons why the book is special to them.
With a little planning, and a lot of love, your baby shower will be a cherished and special day for all involved.
Share your thoughts in the Comments section below, on our Facebook Page, Follow Our Twitter Account or Head Over To Our Pinterest Page!
I haven’t been to a baby shower in ages. The games can be amusing, I hadn’t heard of the ready to pop game before.
I love these baby shower ideas!!! Baby showers are so much fun to attend, and to throw a magical time in the families life!
It has been so long since I have been to a baby shower. What precious ideas you have. Thanks for sharing
I like the “decorating the onesie” game idea. So much more fun than a lot of baby shower games I have heard of.
These are great tips! Each baby shower is different and should be addressed based on the new mother’s personality. When I planned my sisters I had to be careful to not put too much pressure on her. She hates being center of attention, so games like guess the size of mom’s belly was out. Instead we did the clothes pin game and bingo, things that guest could participate in that were baby related but didn’t focus primarily on mom
I haven’t been in a baby shower party in ages. Those onesies are super cute. I love the idea. These are great tips.
I love the clothes line idea. So sweet and thoughtful. The guess what the baby food is really cute too.
Oh baby showers are so much fun! I love all of the details of what you have shown up above. I held one for my daughter-in-law almost 2 years ago and we did a jungle theme. I never thought about hanging items on a ‘clothesline’.
So many great ideas.
There are so many great baby shower ideas nowadays thanks to Pinterest. I just love the idea of decorating onesies and then using those as gifts for the new baby.
These are all great baby shower ideas and things to consider. It is important to find out if the soon to be mom wants just a girl party or a couples party. More and more you see men at the baby showers now. I love the idea of having the balloons with the little prizes inside and the hanging onies for the guest to paint. Thanks for sharing these ideas and tips.
Haven’t been to a baby shower in a while. These are all such cute ideas. A Disney themed baby shower is such a great idea!
This brings back so many memories of my first baby shower. My daughter is now 7. Where does the time go!?
These are all such great ideas for a baby shower. Wish someone I knew was having one, they sound like fun.
You know, I have a procrastination problem. Three weeks is a great idea for me to start planning. I also like the quick snacks idea. Makes everything easier for everyone.
Ohh, I love Baby Showers! I love the idea of baby stuffs hanging! It give life to the decoration!
These ideas are so cute! Makes me want to have another baby. 🙂
Omg so many awesome baby shower ideas!!! Baby’s showers are so fun!! I love helping to decorate for them!