Baby showers began hundreds of years ago (yes! hundreds!) as small gatherings of close friends of the new parents to welcome the arrival of the newborn. Back then, it was customary for guests to visit only after the baby was about a month old because of fear of diseases. The gifts brought were all homemade except for silver spoons from the baby's grandmothers.
Today, although they can still be held after the baby's birth, baby showers are usually planned prior to the baby's arrival. Traditionally, showers were only given after the first baby, but today, the rules have changed. A baby shower can be planned for any child, regardless of their birth order, by a friend or relative of the baby's mother. Every baby is a chance to celebrate!
Like other celebrations, the privilege and responsibility of coordinating the event lies with the host. When necessary, the mother-to-be is consulted, but the bulk of the work is performed by the gracious host. The important decisions about things such as location, date, time, guest list and invitations, decorations, and, most important, food(!) are all left in the capable hands of the host.
The baby shower invitation can be as simple as a telephone call or as elaborate as customized invites purchased and mailed from an online source. It all depends on your guest list, their preferred methods of contact, and their proximity to each other. In any case, have the invitations delivered at least 4 weeks in advance to make sure everyone has plenty of time to arrange their schedules.
Baby shower games can follow the theme for the shower. The internet is a great source of fun and entertaining baby shower activities, some for free, others for sale.
Baby shower favors can be home-made or also purchased online. Party supply stores offer plenty of items like tiny tin cans, party favor bags, take-out boxes, and other fun items that can be used to make custom favors. Let your imagination run wild!
For refreshments, cookies and pastries shaped like babies, pacifiers, ducks, and baby blocks will go well with fruit slush placed in baby bottles as drinking glasses.
A well-executed baby shower tells everyone how much you care, especially mom and baby. With just a little time spent on planning, you can make sure that your special event goes off splendidly!
Today, although they can still be held after the baby's birth, baby showers are usually planned prior to the baby's arrival. Traditionally, showers were only given after the first baby, but today, the rules have changed. A baby shower can be planned for any child, regardless of their birth order, by a friend or relative of the baby's mother. Every baby is a chance to celebrate!
Like other celebrations, the privilege and responsibility of coordinating the event lies with the host. When necessary, the mother-to-be is consulted, but the bulk of the work is performed by the gracious host. The important decisions about things such as location, date, time, guest list and invitations, decorations, and, most important, food(!) are all left in the capable hands of the host.
The baby shower invitation can be as simple as a telephone call or as elaborate as customized invites purchased and mailed from an online source. It all depends on your guest list, their preferred methods of contact, and their proximity to each other. In any case, have the invitations delivered at least 4 weeks in advance to make sure everyone has plenty of time to arrange their schedules.
Baby shower games can follow the theme for the shower. The internet is a great source of fun and entertaining baby shower activities, some for free, others for sale.
Baby shower favors can be home-made or also purchased online. Party supply stores offer plenty of items like tiny tin cans, party favor bags, take-out boxes, and other fun items that can be used to make custom favors. Let your imagination run wild!
For refreshments, cookies and pastries shaped like babies, pacifiers, ducks, and baby blocks will go well with fruit slush placed in baby bottles as drinking glasses.
A well-executed baby shower tells everyone how much you care, especially mom and baby. With just a little time spent on planning, you can make sure that your special event goes off splendidly!
About the Author:
Stuck for fun baby shower gifts for mom? Charmaine L. Smoot has gathered some of the most affordable and memorable baby shower gifts perfect for any budget. Find unique items that'll have them ooh-ing in awe at the baby shower!
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