How to Throw the Perfect Baby Shower

To theme or not to theme? Many baby showers nowadays like to shake things up with adding a theme to the party. Theming directs all the decision choices for cake, food, games and decorations and can make things a heck of a lot easier. However, it is important if you decide to theme to keep it consistent in order to be successful! Theming is also a great option if the mother is unsure on the sex of the baby. Check out Martha Stewart’s website for some inspiration. 

Throwing the baby shower earlier on in the pregnancy is a great idea for a first time mum. This gives her an opportunity to gain some tips and advice for her pregnancy and what to expect as a mother. Make sure you send invitations out at least three weeks before the shower to give guests plenty of time to R.S.V.P

 

Showers are typically held n the middle of the day or early afternoon, this way you can keep food simple and stop the mum-to-be from feeling fatigued.

Food
The best option for a baby shower is a lunch buffet with a variety of different finger foods such as breads and dips and fruit slices. Don’t forget that you will also have the cake so make sure you have plenty savoury snacks as an option. For some extra tips click here. Also keep in mind that there are some foods that pregnant woman will not be able to eat, such as shellfish, cured meats and particular cheeses.

 

Whether you are planning to throw a low key lunch or comical game-filled baby shower, there are heaps of different entertainment options for all. For some game ideas, click here. Entertainment options also include speeches, guest books and movie watching, what ever works for the mum-to-be. It’s also a good idea to have some music playing throughout the shower to add some more atmosphere. 

 

In terms of gifts from the guests, a very popular option are baby registers. This way, the mum-to-be doesn’t end up with hundreds of the same gift and also gets things that she really needs for her little one. Make sure your baby register has items that range in price for people with different budgets. Stores like Daisy Baby, a baby and children’s online boutique including clothing, toys and accessories is a perfect place to create your list.

 

It’s a handy and convienent store; all you need to do is whip out your Depitplus card and you’ve got your pressie sorted. Also remember to tell your guests about the register on the invite so that they know!