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Are you hosting a baby shower? You're a good friend or relative! All the answers to your many questions and dilemmas are on this page, ready to help you organize and pull off the best baby shower possible. This is my reward to you for going the extra mile for mom-to-be. She deserves this shower and you deserve as much help as possible.
A baby shower can be hosted by a close friend or group of friends of the mother-to-be. While traditionally considered improper for a family member of the mother-to-be to host a baby shower, family members today commonly help and often plan baby showers. My call on it: if you are a family member and the only one able to give the mom-to-be a baby shower, do it. Every baby deserves a shower and every pregnant mom deserves a party! If Mom-to-be already has another child and had a baby shower in her honor before, so what? Call it a diaper party and give the woman a party! ;-)
Baby showers are typically held one to two months before baby's arrival. In some cultures, baby showers are given after the baby is born. If there are siblings-to-be, please remember them with a small gift or special mention.
If you're giving your friend or family member a baby shower, start with a guest list and definitely consider instantly downloading the amazing baby shower package that comes with everything you'll need for a memorable and fun party here: The Baby Shower Kit ... just add food and guests.
Send the baby shower invitations at least three weeks in advance.
You can also
email
shower invitations if everyone has an email address or just to those who do.
Remember the baby shower games to keep your guests entertained and always offer baby shower favors to your guests. These do not have to be expensive and it's the classy thing to do. :-) Personalized chocolate bars are my current favorite party favor idea. Easy, everyone loves them and you can save one for Mom's keepsake reminder of the great baby shower you gave her.
Moms-to-be need a baby shower book to record the shower events, gifts, guests and pictures from her special day. The most gracious shower hosts supply this very important keepsake, which can also double as a shower gift.
You'll want to decorate the baby shower party room to reflect the occasion. Decorating for a baby shower can be a very rewarding aspect of hosting. One of the cutest decorating ideas for a baby shower is to toss baby pacifier candy and baby shower confetti down the center of the food table and/or coffee and end tables. A really spectacular new and fun decoration is personalized baby shower confetti and would work great for a baby shower decoration! Have personalized confetti made using a picture of the mom-to-be and other fun baby shower images and/or words. You can toss some of this great customized baby shower confetti in the invitations and Mom can sprinkle a few pieces in her thank you cards. Very fun and cute!
If you know the baby's sex, you can toss wrapped 'It's a Boy' or 'It's a Girl' candies or Bubble Gum Cigars (or combine them if you don't yet know baby's sex!) on tables. Want to make a lasting impression on Mom-to-be and all the guests? Toss personalized baby shower chocolate bars on tables, end tables and down the middle of the food table. Very cute way to add to the decorations and guests can indulge their sweet tooth at will. Personalized baby shower chocolate bars make wonderful baby shower favors, too! And always have pretty flowers and balloons to help decorate the party room. Another really super decoration is a Baby Shower Canopy, that can be hung over the food or gift table to add flair, personalized baby shower balloons add instant party atmosphere and a custom baby shower banner looks great, will be a treasured keepsake and makes a big impression, too! There are so many ways to create instant baby shower atmosphere to the party room.
Another must-have for your baby shower is custom soda bottles. Jones soda will create personalized labels just for your event and the soda flavors are delicious and fun. While you're customizing soda bottles, do the same with personalized baby shower water bottles!
A diaper cake, created with newborn essentials, is the perfect table centerpiece and will go home with Mom as a charming reminder of her baby shower and the "ingredients" come in very handy when baby arrives.
Speaking of cakes, if you'll be baking the baby shower cake, a must have is a stork, baby Carriage or baby duck pan which will give you an instant decoration and looks adorable. You'll find lots of baby shower food, cooking, baking and recipe ideas on this page, too. :-)
Mix and match all of the ideas on this page or just a few. Every little bit of decoration and detail will be noticed and appreciated.
For more inspiration and WWW goodies, you'll find everything you need to help you plan, prepare and party.
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Unsure about what
to give as the perfect baby shower present?
There are many great ideas and suggestions here. Baby will need lots of stuff
and new parents will be grateful for all baby shower gifts, small or large.
Diaper cakes are currently a very popular baby shower gift and more than one will
still be useful, beautiful and cherished. Grandparents-to-be or a group of
friends or co-workers could chip in for a pricier baby essential, such as a
stroller,
baby monitor or
portable crib.
If you want to ensure a unique baby shower gift, consider an exclusive
baby lamp or
area rug for the nursery,
soft, adorable baby shoes,
a beautiful and very useful car seat cover, a
gorgeous and plentiful
baby gift basket or a great
developmental baby toy.
A soft,
cuddly toy is also a fun and welcomed gift for baby.
New and very unique are personalized and gorgeous
Baby Wipes Holders.
A package of disposable diapers will always win you points and earth friendly disposable diapers that can be flushed are all the rage. This is a great way to introduce a new mom to these fantastic, earth friendly flushable diapers.
Find great Personalized Gifts for Baby and
Mom at CafePress.com
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lots of fun, cute and wacky stuff on baby attire, coffee mugs, bibs, onsies, shirts
and more.
For more ideas and baby shower gift suggestions, here is a list of
always-perfect presents for baby in all price categories:
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Newborn
& Baby
Gifts Gifts for baby showers, newborns and babies to toddler age. Diaper Baby Shower Cakes Diapers, blankets, hooded towels, and baby toys, created in the shape of a tiered cake in a variety of colors and themes. A perfect baby shower table centerpiece and a perfect new baby gift. Baby Gift Baskets Adorably packaged newborn and baby gift baskets, filled with baby essentials. Car Seat Covers Gorgeous and still very practical! Developmental Toys for Baby Designed especially for sensory development & education. Designer Diaper Bags Oh so necessary item all moms should receive as a shower gift. Dad's Diaper Bag Super cool present for the new dad who is usually terribly neglected at showers. Baby Wipes Holder These are gorgeous and a unique shower gift. Baby Wipes Warmer Very necessary and a wonderful shower gift. Nursing Cover-up Gorgeous covers for discreet breastfeeding. Portable Crib & Play Pen A must have new parents don't realize they need until they do. A gift that will be much appreciated when used. Children's Lamps The cutest lamps you'll ever see and nursery lamps make great baby shower presents! Children's Rugs Amazing quality rugs - gorgeous in any child's room. Children's Clocks Clocks designed with little people in mind. Baby Stroller Always a welcomed baby shower gift. Baby Swing Another excellent baby shower gift. Baby Activity Mat Great shower gift. Super selection. Baby Monitor Every parent will rest easier being able to hear and/or see their baby while in a different room. Lil Baby Shop Adorable, hard to find or fun, silly designs on anything you can imagine for baby, including bibs, onesies, t-shirts, etc. Does This Diaper Make Me Look Fat? LOL - too funny infant creepers and bibs say it all. I See Old People Another great LOL on a baby onesie. |
Wall Boards Too cute sayings on wall boards for decorating baby & kid's rooms. Receiving Blankets A new mom can never have enough receiving blankets. Bath Toys Essential toys & bath safety items parents will appreciate and baby will love! Great in baskets or individually. Baby's First Journal & Keepsake Book Records shower events, shower gifts, guests, predictions and advice. An especially appropriate gift from the shower host. Babies Plush Ark Too cute plush baby animals in a soft plush ark. That Baby DVD Combines incredible songs and colorful music videos to bring smiles to the faces of babies. The Stuffed Ark Premium quality life-like plush stuffed animals. Always a fun baby shower gift to give and receive. Gourmet Baby Cookie Bouquets & Gifts Way too cute! You'll have a hard time choosing which one! Tooth Fairy Pillows They will become necessary and these are adorable! Fun addition to baby baskets and a unique shower present. Personalized Pacifiers If you know baby's name already or get creative and have fun things written on them. (ie: "Mom's Angel,"). Silly Pacifiers Buck teeth, snarls, vampire teeth - LOL -Very fun alone, attach as a wrapping decoration or add to baskets. Baby Print Makers Safe and easy to use kit to capture a tiny hand or footprint. Robeez Baby Shoes Precious high quality booties & soft leather baby shoes. The Land of Nod Everything for baby's room from a to zzzzzzzzz. :-) Uncommon Goods - Baby Shower Gifts Another place to find unique and awesome baby shower gifts. Lillian Vernon Baby Shower Gifts More unique baby shower gifts. The Baby Book Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby. Baby Matters An excellent newborn reference book. Carefully & tediously researched, bringing wisdom of the ages to modern parents. Baby Books My recommendations for the best baby books that all new parents and baby would love to have for the nursery. Flowers Always a thoughtful gift. Baby Shower Gift Suggestions Shared ideas from other Internet users. |
Baby
Shower
Favors
& Game
Prize
Ideas
Favors & baby shower game
prize gifts sure to please a variety of tastes & budgets
Baby Shower Gift Bags
Perfect for favors and prizes.
Favor Pouches & Charms
Pretty pouches for baby shower favors and charm tags to add to the
ribbons.
Think of stretch marks as pregnancy service stripes.- Joyce Armor
Baby Shower Resources & Information
My Best Friend's Shower
"The Games Were An Absolute party-saver!
It was a hit...great from the tips to the games!"- Javarrah, Hostess
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Baby
Shower Party Supplies |
Custom Baby Shower Confetti To sprinkle on tables, in invitations and thank you cards. Baby Shower Favors & Supplies by Shindigz Individual shower items and sets, shower favors, decorations. Printable Baby Shower Invitations Free from Moms Break Mybabyshower.co.uk UK-based baby shower site. Baby Shower Message Boards Ask your peers what they would do! Baby Shower FAQ A who, what, when, where of showers. Baby Shower Q&A Another guide to frequently asked questions. Perfect Baby Showers Information and ideas. PookietheBear's Baby Showers Collection of information, ideas and advice. Hip Baby Shower Themes For the coolest mom-to-be. ;-) Special Considerations Adoption, single mom and other special issues. Special Touches Those little things that make your shower unique. Twins Baby Shower Celebrate for two or more babies! Couples Baby Shower Non-traditional but gaining in popularity. Adoption Baby Showers Etiquette and information for adoption baby showers. |
A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on. - Carl Sandburg
Baby Shower Games & Activities
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Baby
Shower Games A to Z |
Free Baby Shower Games
- My Bambino The kind that don't cost anything. ;-) Baby Shower Party Games Lots of baby shower game ideas with instructions. Baby Shower Games List of common games and rules. Jank's Baby Shower Games Some different ones here. New & Different Baby Shower Games A unique twist on the age-old game play. Baby Shower Games for Everyone Ideas and instructions for various baby shower games. Baby-Shower-Games Fun, challenging and ice breaker game suggestions. Baby Shower Games - The Dollar Stretcher Good, frugal ideas for games. Babee - Baby Shower Games Some more free to print games. Baby Shower Game Advice Some Q & A for inspiration. |
Men are often bad; babies never are. - Louisa May Alcott
Baby Shower Food, Cooking, Baking & Recipes
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Baby Petit Fours |
Baby
Shower Recipe Collection Cute names and various shower recipes. Baby Shower Recipes From finger foods to punch. Baby Shower Food & Drink From punch to dessert. Pookiethebear's Baby Shower Food Good advice. Tasty Treats for a Baby Shower Spinach dip and Stork Cake recipes. Baby Shower Refreshments Menus, snacks and beverages. Baby Sleeping Fruit Salad Visually adorable, fresh fruit-based salad. Betty Crocker's Baby Shower Cake Pink, blue and white layered cake. Butterfly Baby Shower Cake Cute and not too hard to recreate. Wilton's Baby Shower Cakes & Desserts Many recipes & decorating instructions. Low Cal Baby Shower Cake Low calorie pineapple cake recipe. Baby Booties Cupcakes Recipe & instructions. Baby Shower Cupcakes Cute rubber ducky theme - recipe & decorating instructions. Custom Jones Soda Bottles Create the perfect custom label for bottled Jones soda to serve at your baby shower. Delicious new and standard flavors and unique with personalized labels! Personalized Baby Shower Water Bottles Create the perfect water bottle label for your baby shower. Best Party Punch My favorite party punch recipe. Perfect for baby showers. Pregnancy Punch Sprite & rainbow sherbet based. Baby Shower Punch Strawberry soda based. Fruit Juice Baby Shower Punch Can add champagne for a kick. ;-) |
I
was cesarean born. You can't really tell, although whenever I leave a house,
I
go out through a window.
- Steven Wright
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