Baby Shower Ideas
If you are planning on hosting an upcoming baby shower our lens is designed to help you through your planning process with ideas on:
Decorations ... Food ... Gifts ... Drinks ... Games ... Invitations
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If you want a comprehensive guide that goes into detail on all aspects of the baby shower planning prodess we heartily recommend:
A Very Unique Baby Shower Gift Idea
Name a Star after the new baby
Personalized Baby Gifts are a Very Thoughtful Idea
A personalized baby gift is a very special way to celebrate a new arrival
Personalized Baby Gifts from PersonalizationMall.com
Here you will find many charming gifts that each can be personalized to produce a truly memorable gift.
Send a Flower Basket for the Mom to Be
Click on "new baby" on the website menu for a wide variety of gift baskets in that theme.
Here's another fun gift for your new arrival:
Oh Baby!
Celebrate the planet's newest citizen with a mug full of fun and goodness. A great gift that congratulates new parents and siblings with decorated honey cookies, coffee, snacks, and more!
Baby Shower Links
- Baby Shower Plans
- Articles, resources and helpful links to assist you in planning a great baby shower.
- Choosing Baby Shower Cakes
- Need some ideas for a baby shower cake? ... here's an article to give you a few tips.
- Baby Shower Clipart
- Baby Shower Clipart is available online for free and can be used for invites, decorations and more.
- Baby Shower Decorations
- A baby shower is always more festive and fun with some creative decorations ... her's a few good ideas to get you started.
- Baby Shower Etiquette
- Like every special occasion, Baby Showers have their own expected etiqutte.
- Baby Shower Cake Ideas
- It's important to have an attractive cake for a centerpiece at your baby shower.
- Baby Shower Games
- Create a fun atmosphere with a few creative games.
Baby Shower Invitation Ideas
Baby Shower Invitations come in a wide variety of formats and can be purchased either online or at your local card shop. Many budget conscious consumers are making their own invitations though and there are many online resources available to assist if you decide to try your hand at invitation design.If you have a specific theme for the party your invites should likely reflect that and make sure all the pertinent information is included to prevent confusion amongst your guest list.
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Baby Shower Invitation Ideas
Baby Shower Food Ideas and Recipes
There is no shortage of food ideas for a baby shower gathering. You can keep it simple with snacks and finger foods or you may decide to go a little further with a more complete menu.Try to maintain the theme in your food choices if the shower does indeed have a thematic approach. Many shower participants are eager to help by bringing dishes along so don't rule this out if you are pressed for time or under budget restraints.
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Baby Shower Food
Baby Shower Cake Ideas
Baby Shower Cakes can be a fantastic centerpeice for your baby shower and a creative cake idea will be a great conversation starter and set the tone for your get together.Of course, baby shower cakes can be ordered from cake designers but many elect to bake their own from scratch with a clever design of their own choice.
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Baby Shower Cake Ideas
Baby Shower Cake Ideas from Flickr
Believe it or not most of these cakes are homemade
Some very creative and beautiful baby shower cake examples. Use one of these ideas to create your own masterpiece.
Baby Lollipop Bouquets
A very cute and thoughtful gift idea, suitable for a hostess gift or baby shower gift as well.
DelightfulDeliveries.com Its' a Boy Lollipop Bouquets
Price: $39.99
Perfect for: New Baby. Sugar and spice and everything nice...Send the new parents or parents-to-be a sweet arrangement of handmade, baby boy-themed ha... more »
DelightfulDeliveries.com It's a Girl Lollipop Bouquet
Price: $39.99
Perfect for: New Baby. Sugar and spice and everything nice...Send the new parents or parents-to-be a sweet arrangement of handmade, baby girl-themed h... more »
Free Baby Shower Games
A fun element that can be introduced to your baby shower are games, as part of the celebration they can be great ice breakers and get people mingling and having more fun.Today, you can find free baby shower games on the web and select the games that you think would be appropriate for your guests.
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Quick Baby Shower Game Ideas
The Clothespin Shower Game
Give this classic Baby Shower Game a try ... give each shower guest a clothespin when they arrive and explain the game. If you say BABY and someone hears you, that person gets your clothespin. At the end of the night, the person with the most clothespins wins a prize.Game variation: You can also play another way. Everyone watches to see if anyone crosses their arms or legs during the shower. The person that catches anyone doing that gets their clothespin. Use your own imagination to create other variations and have fun!
Quick Baby Shower Game Ideas #2
The Baby Picture Game
Ask each guest to bring a picture of themselves as a baby. Every guest then attempts to guess whose baby picture it is. The guest with the most correct guesses wins a prize. Baby Showers in The News
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Baby Shower Checklist and Time Line
Determine date and location for you baby shower.
Identitfy your guest list.
Select party theme and type of shower.
Plan your games/activities.
Plan your menu including food & drink (baby shower cake).
Make or order shower invitations.
Approximately Two Weeks Prior to Your Shower
Mail or deliver invites.
Order cake if you are having it provided.
Place order for flowers, balloon bouquets etc.
Buy your decorations, party favors, game prizes etc.
Finalize your menu selections.
The Day Before Your Shower
Start decorating the party area.
Wrap game prizes, put favors in gift bags if applicable.
Plan order of games/activities.
Buy ice, liquor & other beverages.
Set up tables, chairs etc.
Prepare any outdoor signs.
Pick up your cake if not making.
Party Time!
Complete decorating.
Pick up balloons.
Arrange party favors on a table.
Set up glasses, ice and beverages.
Set up your food (buffet)
Have a notepad available to list gifts received.
Supply trashbag for wrapping paper.
Greet your guest and relax ... have a great time!
Baby Duckie Shower Theme
Baby Duckie Shower Table Cover
Price: $4.99
Dress your tables with this plastic leak-proof table cover, and add a touch of sweetness to your baby shower. It features "satin" finish drapes that f... more »
Baby Duckie Shower Banner
Price: $3.99
Give your guest of honor a special "Baby Shower" message. Hang this Banner up to complete your party theme. Measures 5' long.
Baby Duckie Shower Beverage Napkins - 16 Count
Price: $2.99
Keep your baby shower neat and tidy with these Beverage Napkins. They feature festive graphics and have great spill prevention. Contains 16 Paper Napk... more »
Baby Duckie Shower Invitations - 8 Count
Price: $3.29
Let guests know that a baby shower is just around the corner with these adorable invitations. Contains eight invitations with envelopes.
Baby Duckie Shower Deluxe Instant Party Pack (for 8)
Price: $27.99
Throwing a baby shower? Soft pastel colors and a cheery duck on these party supplies set the mood for welcoming a new bundle of joy into the world. Wi... more »
Who Should I Invite to a Baby Shower?
It's often a challenge to decide just who to invite to your baby shower. What is the proper etiquette and how do you avoid hurting someone's feelings?When determining your guest list, it's important to define your target group. Is it your idea to host the traditional women only gathering or will you include children? Today it's becoming increasingly popular to invite couples and/or complete families.
When you decide on the type of shower you are going to be hosting make sure your invitations are precisely worded, such as "women only", "children welcome" and so on based on your decision. If you are planning a specific theme make sure this is included on your invitations as well as any special instructions such as what to bring, how to dress, and directions to the party location. This will save you countless telephone inquiries regarding the specifics of your shower plans.
Always ask your invited guests to RSVP and keep in mind that typically about 20-25% of those confirming will ultimately fail to attend for a variety of reasons.
Baby Showers held at an office, social club or church have a pre-determined guest list of co-workers, club members or fellow church members but make sure that you find out if your shower is the only one being held for the mom to be. If it is, then you may want to extend invitations to her personal friends and family. It may take a bit of discreet probing to find out if there are additional showers planned.
Alternatively, if you are a friend or family member planning the only shower, it's a thoughtful idea to make a call to the prospective mother to be's employer to find out who should be invited from her workplace.
In most cases her husband should be able to supply contact information for her friends and work associates.
Don't forget that if your shower is the sole party planned, you should extend invites to the mom's family as well as her husband's family.
Jim Hutton writes articles about planning and hosting baby showers, you can see the full article library at:
Baby Shower Plans
http://EzineArticles.com/? expert=Jim_Hutton
Baby Shower Books
Guess How Much I Love You
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Your Baby's First Year (Second Edition)
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
The Sleepeasy Solution: The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5
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Baby Shower items on eBay
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Baby Banks ... a Great Baby Gift!
My First Bottle Bank - Blue
Price: $16.99
This precious blue bank bottle is packed with baby essentials and makes an adorable addition to any nursery. It contains bottles, bottle brush, bowls,... more »
Infantino First Bank of Oink
Price: $14.99
This adorable first piggy bank includes four pieces of satin money that squeak, rattle and crinkle. Baby can also press the piggy's nose to hear a fun... more »
Piggy Bank with Brag Book and Photo Box Set - Pink
Price: $24.99
A great shower gift when only the best will do. Packaged in an adorable, keepsake flower-themed photo box, this thoughtful set includes a Baby Piggy B... more »
Ceramic Piggy Bank - Pink Polka Dots
Price: $19.99
Full of timeless charm, this adorable Piggy Bank makes a great addition to your child's room. It's the perfect introduction in helping children learn... more »
Toddot Baby's Silver Plated Piggy Bank
Price: $36.00
Showcasing a highly polished finish, this baby's piggy bank is sure to be favorite at baby showers and birthday parties alike. Zinc alloy construct... more »
Baby Shower Invitation
There are several sites that will provide good quality baby shower invitations at affordable prices.Here are some of my favorite sites:
Card Shoppe
Tiny Prints
Planning Your Baby Shower Decorations
The right baby shower decorations can turn an ordinary shower into something really extraordinary. When it comes to decorating for this very special event, the ideas are limited only by the imagination and the budget of those involved in the planning. There are countless adorable themed baby shower decorations to choose from but even decorating with the simple colors associated with babies like pastel pink, blue, green and yellow will create a look that's sure to please.What to do with baby shower decorations
The extent of decorating you'll be able to do will depend on the location of the party itself. If it's being held at the office for coworkers or at a restaurant, you might be more limited in what you can do. Always confirm with those in charge what types of decorations are allowed and do so before shopping. You might find that some will be considered a fire hazard and won't be allowed. But keep in mind that, cute as they might be, the baby shower decorations aren't really what matters. What's going to matter most is that the new mom will be able to share her excitement with close friends and family.
Regardless of the location, you'll at least want to have a few baby shower decorations along the entryway to the party, around the gift table and incorporated into the areas where food and drinks will be served. A balloon bouquet strung from a mailbox or placed at the entrance of the party location is a simple and inexpensive way to lead guests to the festivities. A baby-themed flag is another option. Then get some table coverings, a few centerpieces and paper goods that complement the color scheme or theme.
Planning Your Baby Shower Decorations ... cont'd
From there, splurge on as many additional baby shower decorations as the budget allows. Here are a few decorating ideas to get your creative juices flowing. You can hang streamers around the ceilings and put balloon bouquets, bows and ribbons in the areas where guests will congregate. You can decorate the guest of honor's chair, which should be set up as a focal point. You can set out party favors for each of the guests. Since it's a shower, you won't go wrong hanging an umbrella or two around the room. And don't forget about the cake. Position it in a location where all can admire it and if you can, decorate the table upon which it will sit.When to purchase baby shower decorations
Since most of the baby shower decorations will consist of paper goods, they can be purchased well in advance of the shower date. Start shopping at least 2 weeks prior to the date or earlier if the shower will have a particular theme. It may take more time to find decorations to support the theme. Then set aside several hours on the day of the party to rearrange furniture as necessary and to put up all the baby shower decorations. You'll be wise to enlist the help of others!
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