Party ideas for joyful baby showers

The right party ideas can transform baby showers into memorable, fun events everyone will remember fondly. Lots of people love to attend these events - and because the whole process is so enjoyable, many enjoy organizing them too! The essential party ideas for baby showers are quite simple. Basically, keep in mind that these celebrations are all about pampering and fussing over the expectant mommy and giving her gifts.

Should the whole thing be a surprise gift for mommy-to-be? In most cases, it's best not to make it a surprise. For one thing, it deprives mom-to-be of the opportunity to contribute to party ideas and plans. After all, baby showers revolved around her! Plus, she might find the timing or other factors inconvenient - she's already having an exhausting time, as it is.

Should daddy-to-be be a part of the celebrations? Traditionally, these events excluded male family members. Nowadays, party ideas have changed quite a bit and you'll see lots of couple's baby showers, with both men and women present and active. It is up to the mom-to-be to have the final say in this matter.

Gifts are a central feature of these events. So can you suggest gifts to the guests? The best way is to mention in the invitations the store where the mommy is registered. This'll avoid duplication of gifts. Alternatively, send a separate note along with the invites saying that one person is coordinating the gifts, and give her contact details. Using online gift registries are also great party ideas. (As an aside, when mom-to-be is far away from her folks, some hold online baby showers as well!)

Create a focal point by using a decorated table (perhaps with helium balloons floating over it) for the gifts. By the way, balloons are always a great idea at baby showers. Overall, use plenty of streamers, pastel colors and baby items (bibs, bottles, booties, socks, etc) for decorations. You can also buy baby themed party supplies including specially designed paper cutlery, for example.

Are games always included among the party ideas for baby showers? Well, a game or two can certainly get the guests to mingle with each other. Check with the mom-to-be - if she does not want games for any reason, leave them out.

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