Baby Shower Fun

Archive for December, 2009

Checklist

Print out this handy list to ensure your baby shower runs smoothly and nothing is forgotten. We have left space at the end of each section for you to add anything you feel may also be required.

AT LEAST ONE MONTH BEFORE

• Choose date and time
• choose location
• write a guestlist
• decide on any themes, games etc
• choose food/drinks/nibbles

2/3 WEEKS BEFORE

• send out invitations
• order cake/flowers/food if required
• book venue if needed
• choose decorations/games/gifts

THE WEEK BEFORE

• guest count
• prepare venue (if it is in someones home)
• buy and wrap gift for mum to be
• get camera ready
• prepare party favours and/or prizes
• put up decorations/banners etc
• pick up cake, drinks, napkins etc

ON THE DAY

• set up buffet/drinks table
• have a bin bag (or 2 or 3) handy for rubbish
• check games are ready
• set aside an area/table for gifts
• last minute decorations

Though the idea started in America baby showers are becoming increasingly popular in the UK as well as across the globe.

A baby shower is traditionally hosted by a relative or close friend of the mum to be, with it being held in the hosts own home however as people know more and more people these days sometimes a venue may be booked for the occasion, for example- a church or community hall, restaurant or spa. The idea of the day is to make the new mum to be feel special, and be spoilt and pampered before the endless sleepless nights begin.

The best time to host a baby shower is probably about 1-2 monhts before the estimated due date, this ensures that all scans have been had and the pregnancy is well underway and established and also it is best to have your babyshower a little early in case of premature birth.

Some hosts like to throw a surprise baby shower, you know who its for so can decide whether or not they would like the surprise however some mums to be prefer to organize it all themselves, as they know what and how they would like things. Generally a baby shower is for attendence by ladies only, no kids or partners but you may wish to involve men and children in yours as its your baby shower fun the rules are all up to you!

Hi and welcome to a fantastic resource for baby shower fun related needs.

Baby showers, initially starting in America, are now sweeping the rest of the world, allowing us all to catch up on this ‘tradition’ and explore the funs and delights of celebrating parenthood.

Have a look around here at some of our games sections, treats and ideas, themes and party plans.

There is also the opportunity (and we beg you use this to help others with fantastic ideas you may have experienced) to leave your mark here on this site. Let people know of any ideas, or maybe ask for advice if you are organising a baby shower.

So what are you waiting for? Click here to take a look at our resouces and click and look around!

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