Baby showers are fun.
They are a time to give the expecting mother gifts for her new baby, and
generally just an excellent chance to celebrate in the new life that will soon
be in all of your lives. Family members of the mom-to-be or her close friends
are traditionally the ones who are in
charge of organizing the event, so if you’ve been tasked with putting together a great baby shower,
use this guide to help.
When to Start Planning the Baby Shower
This should depend on
the mom-to-be. It’s often a good idea for first-time parents to host the baby
shower before the baby is born – usually around two months before the baby is
due. This way, loved ones can help by buying gifts needed to put the nursery
together.
Choosing Where to Host the Baby Shower
There are a few great choices in terms of where to host the baby shower in question. This could be right at home. It
could be your home or even the mom-to-be, depending on whether or not she’s
comfortable with it. Hosting it at a private residence has many benefits. You
can order in food from your favorite restaurants, can decorate it as you see
fit, and of course, you customize the event to suit the mom-to-be.
You can also host the
baby shower at a restaurant, at a party venue, or even outdoors. Consider what
the weather will be like, as well as what the mom-to-be likes and prefers.
Choosing When to Host the Baby Shower
People lead busy
lives, so it’s important to go into this with flexibility in mind. Work out
specific dates and options with the mom-to-be. Try to get a few different dates
that work for her. That way, you can take those dates to her friends and family
to try to figure out which date works best for everyone.
Organizing the Baby Registry
There are many great baby gift ideas and even naming day gifts to choose from, but no one wants to accidentally get the same
thing as someone else. Gifts for the baby shower can range from cute and
sentimental to essential, so make sure to set up a baby registry – even if it’s
something as simple as a collaborative document where everyone can show the
other guests what they plan on getting.
Plan the Party
You have the location,
and you have the date, now it’s time to plan the party:
1.
Theme – You can go for a traditional or fun baby
theme, or you can customize it to the mom-to-be.
2.
Send
Out the Invitations – This can be done by mail if
you are traditional or just a digital invitation.
3.
Get
the Decorations – Decorations make everything fun
and exciting. Go to a party store or shop online with plenty of time before the
party to ensure everything gets there!
4.
Find
Catering and Refreshment – Use the on-site options,
order in food, or place an order at a restaurant/bakery in advance.
While you should
always check in with the mom-to-be, remember that the best gift of all is to
give her this great baby shower without the stress of planning. Do that, and
you’ll give her something truly wonderful.
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