Our Tips on How to Throw the Best Baby Shower Party

Baby Showers are traditionally girls only affairs and anyone can host a Baby Shower except the Mum-to-Be as this is the night when she’s the centre of attention and is indulged and pampered by all her girlfriends. It’s a special thing to do before her lovely little bundle arrives and becomes the new centre of everyone’s universe! It’s becoming more popular for husbands and partners to come along as well but we think girls only is more fun – like a grown up sleep over!

When To Have the Baby Shower?

It’s best not to leave it too late to hold the Baby Shower. About a month before the due date is usually a good time. By this stage, most expectant Mums are bored waiting for the baby to put in an appearance, so getting together with friends is something to look forward to. For a lot of women they may not long have given up work so again it’s a nice chance to catch up with everyone.

Look After the Mum-to-Be!

The Baby Shower can be held anywhere you want it to be – apart from the Mum-to-Be’s house. The last thing she needs is to be cleaning her home from top to bottom when she should be sitting with her feet up!

Due to the fact that the Mum-to-Be may feel bloated, tired and maybe even a little stressed at this stage in her pregnancy it might be a good idea to make sure someone is looking after her throughout her Baby Shower. Make sure she is sitting in a nice comfy chair and has plenty of food and water or soft drinks to hand. Also keep an eye on her to make sure she is not getting tired. Above all just relax and enjoy it as its such a special time and might be the last time you are all together before Baby arrives!

Should It Be A Surprise?

A big question is should the Baby Shower be a surprise? It’s up to the hostess as to whether to keep it a secret from the Mum-to-Be. But whatever you do, make sure she has the date and knows she is doing something as she won’t thank you if she turns up in her tracksuit! If you are keeping it a secret, make sure you ask all the guests to keep it a secret too!

Order Your Party Supplies.

It’s up to you how you want to decorate the venue and presents. It can depend on whether it’s a first baby, how organised the Mum-to-Be is and also what your budget is. Even on the tightest budget you can still organise a great Baby Shower! We have all the things you’ll need to throw the perfect Baby Shower, from themed Party Supplies with matching invitations, balloons, napkins, cups, plates, table cloths, confetti, banners and decorations to Baby Shower Gifts and Favours for your guests to take home as a memento of your Baby Shower party!

Choose Your Baby Shower Gifts.

With regard to gifts, you may want to suggest a collection so that the Mum-to-Be can buy some of the essential items such as a high chair or a Moses basket. Others may like to bring a small gift each like baby clothes, bedding or soft toys. Why not get the Mum-to-Be a gift for herself instead or surprise her with a beautiful Nappy Cake, a wonderful yet practical gift for all new mums and Mums-to-Be. Nappy Cakes are packed full of products that a new Mum will need: Pampers Nappies, baby bottles, soothers, booties, mitts, socks, baby blankets and muslin squares.

Plan Your Baby Shower Party Games!

Don’t forget to plan some Baby Shower party games to entertain your guests! Make sure you have a camera to record the Baby Shower. It’s a nice idea to make a keepsake book where everyone can write a message, a piece of advice or a special memory. Then once the photos have been added. Its lovely thing for the Mum to have and for her child to look at in years to come. The point is to show your friend how much she and her bump mean to you all.

Organise Your Baby Shower Party Food.

Some Baby Showers consist of a 3 course meal; others go for party food and nibbles. Perhaps another idea is for everyone to bring a dish along with them? That might help take the pressure off the hostess and the expectant mum will really feel showered with love after everyone going the extra mile.

Make sure you make it clear to your guests what you plan on doing food wise. You don’t want to go to loads of trouble only to find they’ve all had their dinner before they arrived! So include on the invitation the food situation especially if you would like everyone to bring a dish along. Make sure you have plenty of soft drinks and water as not everyone will be indulging in a glass of wine!

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