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Baby showers are delightful celebrations. They are a perfect way to welcome a baby into the world and to distract an apprehensive mom-to-be. And what better way to do this than to invite all the well wishers of the parents-to-be at a single place? Baby showers are generally given by friends or co-workers, but can also include relatives as guests.

The guest list can be drawn after consulting the parents to be. This helps to avoid disappointments or embarrassments such as leaving out someone important or inviting someone undesirable. If the baby shower is for the second or third baby, it is very important to include people who could not make it to the baby shower of the previous babies. Even though surprise parties are fun, it is not advisable in the case of baby showers as it may not be convenient for the mom-to-be.

The invitations may include basic information like the who (Host/hostess), what, when (time), where (address, phone number and maybe a map of the location), and RSVP information, along with other interesting things like the gender of the baby (if the baby is already born or if the gender is known), the theme of the party (nursery rhymes, Noah’s Ark, or A to Z), and the name of the Guest of Honor.

Baby showers can include any number of guests, the usual number being between 5 and 20. Invitations can be mailed 4-6 weeks before the actual date for out of town guests and they can be mailed 2-3 weeks before for local guests.

The invitations cards can also be based on a theme and can have interesting shapes and designs like balloons, diapers, baby bottles, pacifiers, or teddy bears. The cards can also be hand made as long as they reflect the true spirit of the party. These days, there are many websites that offer ideas as well as products specifically for baby showers.

Baby showers are surprise parties thrown by friends or colleagues to honor a couple that is joyously expecting a child. The purpose of the shower is to bestow gifts upon the parents-to-be so that are generally items that are necessary for babies. Baby showers are a perfect reason for friends and family to come together and meet the parents-to-be and the baby (if it is already born). It is a time for well wishing and celebration.

Gifts for baby showers can range from simple baby items like a crib or baby clothes to special gifts like a portable monitor, baby sheets, sling/front carrier, bouncers, specially designed toys, bath kits, activity toys like a baby gym, baby bags, and children’s books. There are many products in the market that are great as baby shower gifts. There are also websites which offer exclusive information about baby shower gifts.

Personalized gifts are also a wonderful way to show affection. Babies can be really demanding and would take a lot of adjusting too as soon as they are born. Friends can even plan to gift a few dinners to the couple who just had and baby and who are too tired or too busy to cook by themselves. Even the offer of a few days of baby sitting is a wonderful gift. If the baby shower has a theme, it is a great idea to give gifts that are based on that theme. These gifts can be used to decorate the baby’s room on the same theme. Sometimes, the gifts can be second-hand or used items, which are too expensive when brought new.

It is a good idea to enquire with the mom-to-be if she wants anything special since she may already have a few things belonging to her previous baby. This would help to avoid duplication. There are many gifts on the market exclusively for baby showers. These can even be ordered online and can be delivered to the parents-to-be if the guest cannot make it to the party.

Baby showers are a fun way to welcome a baby into the world and are great occasions for the parents-to-be to receive the wishes of all their friends. Generally given by friends and co-workers, baby showers are much more than just a party. They provide a chance for the guests to have a get together and maybe even meet the new baby.

Baby shower parties usually last for 2-3 hours depending on the number of guests and the kind of party. They can have any number of guests from five to more than a hundred. It is a good idea to have a few games in the party, as they are a lot of fun and also act as ice-breakers. They are a good way to interact wherein experienced parents can throw in advice for the parents-to-be. There can be two to four games planned in a baby shower and some small prizes to give the winners. However, the main idea is not to win or lose but to be as creative as possible and to make the party as much fun as possible.

A few common baby shower games are the Name Game (forming words with letters in baby names), Feeding Time! (while blindfolded try to scoop cotton balls), Rice Bowl (try to find safety pins in rice while blindfolded), Baby Guests (match each guest to their baby photo), Baby Bingo (bingo with baby words instead of numbers), Shower Gift Bingo (bingo played during gift opening), Round the Tummy (guests estimate size of mommy’s tummy), It’s in the Bag (guess what items are only by touch), Off Limits! (certain action or word off limits during shower), Baby Food Game (identifying baby foods based on their appearance), Scrambled (unscrambling baby-related words), Poopy Diaper (guess which candy bars are melted in a diaper) etc.

Before planning the games, it is wise to have all information about the number of guests who are expected to attend the party. All the supplies required for the games such as pens, paper, and other items have to the ready before the guests arrive. Keep a few spare supplies in case more guests turn up than expected. Small prizes can be awarded to the guests, including candles, potpourri, picture frames, food goodies like candy, bath soaps, and decorative flowers.

A baby shower is a happy, lighthearted event and extremely entertaining for parents-to-be and their family and friends. It is a party or a celebration that can be organized either before the birth of a new baby or after the baby arrives. A best friend, a close family member or a co-worker of the mom-to-be typically arranges this party. Most guests bring gifts and money for the mother and the baby.

Only women attend a majority of the baby showers. Nevertheless, a small percentage of men also attend these parties or they have “daddy showers” of their own. Usually, baby showers are for the first child only, but some parents choose to have baby showers for all their babies.

Baby shower invitations should include information about the who, what, when and where of the event, as well as RSVP details and the couple’s registry information. As far as food and refreshments are concerned, it is best to consult with the mom-to-be regarding the menu, as this can be a seriously touchy time for her taste buds. Lastly, keep the shower short. Two to three hours is enough; otherwise, it could be quite taxing for the mom-to-be.

‘Non-traditional’ baby showers are celebrated with a special theme. It can be a tea party or a baby brunch with various themes related to babies. Surprise baby showers are wonderful and exciting, but sometimes they can be terribly awkward for the mom-to-be. One must carefully plan these surprise baby showers and see to every possible intricacies. He/she should be well versed with the tastes of the mom-to-be and take care of the minute details pertaining to decoration, food, ambience, music and so on.

The food planned for the baby shower should be healthy and nutritious for the pregnant woman. Some foods should be carefully cooked, while some others should be strictly avoided. Meat should be cooked very thoroughly, to avoid toxoplasmosis. Caffeine like chocolates and tea may have a certain risk and are best avoided. The soil of fruits and vegetables may contain toxoplasmosis; they should be washed thoroughly. Food that contains raw eggs, like homemade mayonnaise or ice cream must be avoided. Eggs must be cooked until the whites and yolks have become solid. Certain herbal teas should be avoided, if possible. Liver pate or sausage and liver contain too much vitamin A that could harm the baby. Due to certain risk factors certain fish, sushi and soft cheeses are usually off limit.

Although baby shower menu should reflect the theme, the time of day and the number of guests are equally important. It should be a celebration for the mom-to-be or the parents-to-be, her guests, and the host/hostess. Consider the special dietary needs of the mom-to-be and her guests along with the amount of time and room available for the shower. Low fat cooking recipes help the mom-to-be and her guests make healthy food choices. Baby shower cake with fun ideas will do double-duty as a centerpiece. Non-alcoholic punch and healthy salads could be the other main items. Finger foods are best served in such occasions, as they are easy to handle. The desserts should be served in individual pieces and on small doilies or muffin cups. It is better not to leave any cutting to your guests. It is best to avoid foods that are overly sticky or might melt too fast.

Baby showers symbolize the joyous celebration of welcoming a newborn into the family. Baby showers are the parties thrown for expectant mothers. They are generally non-relative- in the sense they are usually given by friends or co-workers. Baby showers bring excitement along with loads of gifts for the baby as well as the mom-to-be and the people who throw the shower.

Baby shower favors are the gifts given to the guests who attend the baby shower. They are given by the host or hostess. Although they are a common feature, baby shower favors may not be a tradition in some areas, while they may be a compulsory feature in some regions. It is better to gain some information from some local friends or by attending some baby showers to know if baby shower favors can be given to the guests.

Baby shower favors are generally small cute gifts like candies, candles, decorative pieces, or potpourri wrapped beautifully in small kits. They can be homemade to provide exclusivity or to conform to the theme of the baby shower. Some examples are candies in baby socks, baby-themed crosswords, cookies shaped as fun characters, small plants, small mugs, shower soaps and gels decorated according to the theme, fridge magnets decorated with a picture of the mom and/or the baby, baby bottle shaped candles, or baby booties filled with candy.

There are many stores that offer baby shower favors exclusively. There are also personalized gifts according to the theme of the baby shower. There is also a lot of information on the internet in websites that offer exclusive information relating to baby showers that also contain some great ideas and even ready-to-assemble kits for baby shower favors. In any case, it is a good chance to be as creative as possible and to make the baby shower a memorable occasion for the parents-to-be as well as for the guests.

Baby showers are joyous occasions to celebrate the birth of a baby. Baby showers not only add excitement but are also a great way to get together for blessing the new parents-to-be as well as the baby (if the baby is already born). They are a fun way to greet apprehensive moms-to-be. Lots of balloons, streamers, banners and colorful decorations make the party area more lively. Baby showers can be more fun if they are well decorated according to a theme or a particular idea.

Baby shower decorations can be based on themes like animals, nursery rhymes, fairy tale characters, or family themes. The plates, glasses, and other accessories can be based on these themes. Even the guests can dress up to suit the theme of the party. The gifts and favors for the guests as well as the games can also be designed to suit the theme of the party.

Some common decorations for baby shower are beanie babies or stuffed animals as center pieces on tables, candles shaped as babies or baby accessories, pacifiers as napkin holders, potted plants wrapped in colorful diapers, small baby-shaped cakes as center pieces, candy dishes made of jellybellys, baby booties filled with candies placed all over the room, colorfully decorated diapers on clothes line, fun shaped baby tubs as punch bowls, fun shaped lamps which the mom can take for the baby’s room, confetti that says “Its a boy!” or “Its a girl!”, chocolate lollipops in the shapes of umbrellas as table decoration, the baby’s crib or stroller decorated to fill in the gifts, pins for all the guests and a special one of the mom-to-be, cloth diapers as placemats, baby bottles as drinking glasses, carriage made of water melon chunks as table decorations, or baby bottles as vases. The idea is to be as creative as possible to make the occasion very memorable and a lot of fun.

There are an endless number of themes to consider when decorating for a baby shower. The only limitation is the imagination of the person doing the decorating.

Baby Shower invitation cards are a time saver for the host. If invitations are being sent by mail, an envelope that stands out for a baby shower is usually sent.

Baby shower invitations can be created by one or one can purchase printable invitations. Other ideas include making a handmade baby shower invitation, sending e-card invitations, handwritten or personalized cards, or using a baby shower invitation kit. The invitation ideas can be taken from old invitations, online, books, or magazine articles. An invitation should be saved for the baby’s scrapbook.

Everyone invited should get a separate baby shower invitation card, even if they are in the same household.

The card should have the name of the guest of honor, name and address of the hostess/host, decorating scheme of guest of honor, theme of the party, date and time of the shower, location and directions to the baby shower. It should mention the favorite colors of the guest of honor, where the guest of honor has a registry. Suggested ideas for gifts can also be listed. If a meal is planned (refreshments, appetizers) it should be mentioned in the invitation. RSVP has to be included in the card.

If a surprise baby shower is being planned, mention it in the card. Let the guest know how to reply. Include the hostx92s phone number (and the phone number of the shower location for last minute directions), email or a reply card.

Make a list of guests who have confirmed their participation. If you fail to hear from someone a week after the initiations went out, go ahead and call to make sure that the invitations reached them. A x93thank youx94 card for attending the shower should also be planned.

Baby showers are an exciting way to welcome a baby into the world and are great occasions for the parents-to-be to receive the blessings of all their well wishers. Generally given by friends and co-workers, baby showers are much more than just parties. They provide a chance for the guests to get together and maybe even meet the new baby if the baby is already born.

Baby shower cakes are also known as diaper cakes or just baby cakes. Unlike regular cakes, these are made of several baby items like diapers, bibs, pacifiers, bottles, shoes, socks, and toys that new parents will need for the baby. Baby shower cakes look just like conventional cakes but they are far from edible!

Baby shower cakes are decorated to suit the theme of the party. The size of the cake can also differ according to the kinds of gifts it contains. They can be one, two, three, or even four-tiered. They can be placed as a center piece at the party and later taken home by the mom-to-be as a gift.

Baby shower cakes can be based on several themes like, teddy bears, duckies, baby booties, baby bottles, storks, nursery rhymes, or fairy tales to make them look cute and adorable. The rest of the gifts can be based on the theme of the baby shower cake.

There are special stores that make and sell baby shower cakes. There are also several websites on the internet that offer advice for decorating baby shower cakes. These sites also make and sell baby cakes as per the personalized requirements of the customers. Another way to get ideas for baby shower cakes is to attend a few baby showers or to ask a few people who have had a baby shower or arranged one. Ideas are sure to shower.