Create a joyful baby shower using the right party planning ideas

A baby shower is a lovely celebration - a foretaste of the joy about the new arrival. As the hostess, you want to ensure a flawless party planning and execution, to create a fine event. We'll look at some of the basics of hosting a baby shower. Later, I'll show you where to find detailed party planning ideas that'll be of use.

At what point do you normally host the event? They are mostly held about four to eight weeks before the due date. But this is not invariably the case. Sometimes, because of medical reasons or other factors, baby showers are held only after birth. In many cultures, they're never held before the baby is born.

What is the size of the guest list at a typical shower? This can vary quite a bit, of course. There are as few as four guests, which are just a few of the closest female friends of the mother-to-be. In other instances, it may go up to say twenty-five or more invitees. Do your party planning in consultation with the mom-to-be, in line with her preferences.

Is having a co-ed baby shower ok? More and more, the answer is yes. While traditionally it has been a female only celebration, with increasing male participation in all aspects of running the home, this had to change. So co-ed events are now fairly common.

Should you always play games at a these events? Well, it depends on what the mother-to-be wants. Sometimes, she may just not want to be bothered by games. In other cases, she may be all for it, so do your party planning accordingly. The fact remains that the right games can be a great icebreaker at these parties.

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