The baby shower is an important function for all moms to be. Your family will have specific traditions that they may want to follow. Keep the traditions alive and at the same time, give your input for how you want to plan the function because it is going to be something that you will cherish forever.
Talk to your partner, finalize a budget. Ask your family what the kind of budget, they would need to implement all the traditions which are important to them. You can use the other budget to plan the decoration and other activities that you have always dreamt of.
Below is a list that can help you in planning your baby shower well:
Theme
You can set a theme for the baby shower. The theme could be related to flowers or colors. Many women like the coloured floral theme, while others like it simple with ribbons and balloons.
Games
You can also plan a few games for the guests. The games will keep them interested there will be an element of excitement. A couple of examples of games are mentioned below:
Suggest Baby Names – You could make chits with different alphabets and ask the guests to suggest 2 baby boy and 2 baby girl names starting with the alphabet. It will help you with a variety of name suggestions.
Tips for Mum to be – Guests can give one good tip which will be super useful for you.
Message Book
You could keep a message book at the entrance. Guests can write messages for you and your baby. This could be a great treasure with sweet memories for life.
Refreshments
Keep the menu simple. You can have a few starters and some mocktails for the guests.
Don’t forget the baby shower cake. There are multiple varieties of cakes available these days. Choose a beautiful one.
Photos and Videos
Hire a professional photographer to record your special day. Your baby is going to love to see how excited all of you were to welcome him.
