So you are the friend with the honor of throwing your friend a baby shower. Maybe it is her first child, maybe she will have several children with her. The first thing to remember is that the mother has put it in your hands to make this memory for her, but you should not stress out over it. As long as everyone is comfortable, the shower will turn out well. With a little effort and some creative planning, you can make this perfect memory go smoothly for everyone.
Let me give you a few tips to think about while you are putting things together.
When considering the guest list, think about the mother and who she would want there. Is she a private person who would want a gathering of female friends and family, or would she invite coworkers as well. Will she want a very feminine event or something more casual where real food is served?
Will the guests be only female, or will men be joining in the festivities. In this day and age, not every mother is a traditionalist, so she may be open to a co-ed party. The father gets very left out in the baby planning, so including the father and a few of his friends might not be a bad idea. Either way, be sure of the wishes of the mother during the planning so that she does not feel uncomfortable.
After you write the guest list, you will have to pick a theme. Picking the theme early on will help you decide on decide on decorations and games. All of this is easier if you know the gender ahead of time. This makes gifting easier as well. It allows you to choose embroidered baby gifts for the child. Baby bloomers are a great gift in pink for a girl and blue for a boy. Original personalized baby gifts are great ideas for baby showers.
A few weeks before the baby shower, send out your invitations. Have a list of things the parents need, and keep up with what people are getting. This ensures that the parents are taken care of and will have everything they require.
Also think about where you would hold the shower. If the mother is having a rough pregnancy or is uncomfortable at parties, you might want to hold it at the home of the mother. If she is private about her home, consider holding it at your home or the home of one of her friends.
Kyle Newton is a writer for Babyosodotcom and wants you to check out their Baby Gifts and Lunchboxes areas.
