The joy of a new baby coming into the world is hard to explain in words. When you discover that a friend or family member is expecting, a baby shower arranged for them is a great way to celebrate the good news and help the new mom prepare for what’s to come.
Throwing the perfect baby shower is a way to share your joy with the excited mom’s closest friends and family members by playing baby-themed games, giving gifts, and spreading goodwill.
As the host, you’ll be in charge of planning the activities and party favors, sending invitations, catering, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly on the day – it’s important to help the mom-to-be relax and enjoy the festivities without worrying about a thing.
3 Easy Tips for Planning a Perfect Baby Shower
1. Décor, Food, and Party Favors
As far as the décor goes, opt for muted or neutral tones. If the baby’s gender isn’t a surprise, hang pale blue decorations (balloons, streamers, napkins, tablecloths) for a boy and pale pink for a girl. If the mom is keeping the baby’s gender a surprise, use a gender-neutral color palette like pale yellow or cream.
Look for customizable ribbon printing and affix ribbons with a special message around cupcakes and bouquets of flowers or balloons for an extra special touch.
Planning the menu for the baby shower requires thought and consideration – you’ll want the food and drink choices to be appealing to all the guests. Find out if anyone has any dietary preferences or restrictions beforehand, and make sure there are a few sweet and savory vegetarian/vegan options as well.
Traditional party snacks include bite-sized finger foods like chips and dips, mini pastries, fruit skewers – pretty much anything that can be eaten in one bite. When planning how many ‘bites’ to put out, count on 5-6 ‘bites’ per guest.
You should also arrange small party favors for the guests. These can be parting gifts of handmade chocolate bars wrapped in personalized ribbon with the recipient’s name on them or small bags of sweets.
2. Activities
Like bridal showers, baby showers tend to be activity-centric parties, so set some time aside to try and come up with unique and personal activities and prepare some games to get everyone involved.
You should think about activities that everyone can participate in at the baby shower. Traditionally, games that revolve around the mom and baby – like guessing the baby’s name, revealing the nursery, or games based on pregnancy announcements are a lot of fun and go down very well.
If you need some ideas, looking for inspiration on sites like Pinterest or Facebook to see what others have done can help you come up with your own ideas.
3. Baby Gift Registry Ideas
Everyone invited to a baby shower wants to buy something useful for the mom-to-be that will help her with her little one – so why not give them some great ideas by setting up a gift registry?
Some practical gifts that are sure to go down well include breastfeeding pillows, baby blankets, clothes, pillows, diapers, diaper bags, etc.
For guests who feel like splurging a little, include some higher-priced items on the baby shower gift registry – like bassinets, prams, baby car seats, carriers or luxury baby boutique products– the mom-to-be will thank you!
Conclusion
In conclusion, planning a perfect baby shower can be an enjoyable and memorable experience with a few simple tips. Start by considering the décor, food, and party favors to create a cohesive and festive atmosphere.
Engage the guests with fun and interactive activities that celebrate the upcoming arrival. Lastly, help the expectant parents by suggesting baby gift registry ideas to ensure they receive items they truly need and appreciate. By following these easy tips, you can plan a baby shower that is not only enjoyable for everyone involved but also reflects the joy and excitement of welcoming a new addition to the family.
