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So how do you organise a Baby Shower Party?

These days you can't hide it - pregnancy is a glamourous issue and having a Baby Shower Party is all part of Modern Maternity

The Shower My Baby Quick Tip Guide:

Are you sending out Invitations & how many guests are you inviting?
Are you having a theme? We have 23 Fabulous ranges to choose from. Decide on the decorations you want such as balloons, banners, confetti etc and do you need tableware? We even supply disposable wine goblets & champagne flutes!
Are you providing food for your guests? If so what and plan how much you will need.
Are you having an edible cake? If so, our glitter candles spelling Baby Shower will add the finishing touches to your cake.
Are you going to play any games? If so how many? We suggest you think about the personality of Mum and the people you are inviting to help you in selecting your games. Shower My Baby has a great range to choose from including printed games with individual game sheets and games with props. Our party games are always a real hit with our customers.
And if you are playing games, you will need prizes for the game winners. Our party favours are a favourite for prizes or you could buy bottles of wine, boxes of chocolates, pampering bath products etc..
Are you giving a gift to Mum. We have a fulous range of Unique & Stylish Gifts for Mum & Baby. And don't forget Dad! We now have stylish gifts for Daddy too.
Are you giving favours to your guests as they leave? We have a large selection of party favours & favours bags if you want to fill these yourself. Make these extra special by attaching a personalised label to them. Our personalised bookmarks are a real favourite as they act as a Thank you too plus a keepsake for each guest.
Are you sending Thank You cards? If so how many do you need?
And finally please do not hesitate to call Shower My Baby if you need any help with deciding on the above as we are always happy to advise.

Here is the Shower My Baby Suggested Shopping List to help you:

Invitations

Balloons

Decorations

Games: Perhaps 3-4

Tableware

Favours - Personalised?

Cake

Candles

Gifts & Personalised Sash for Mum

Thank you cards or Personalised Bookmarks

Here is your Shower My Baby Party Planning Guide to Print & Use To Plan Your Baby Shower:

Theme

Entertaining for any event is always easier if it is centered around a theme. A theme helps provide focus when it comes to decorating, games, food and perhaps even the location. Think about your special guest, her age, her interests and even the baby’s room décor to select the theme that is best for your event. You may also want to discuss this with the guest of honor as well to make sure your theme selection best reflects her personal style and tastes. We have lots of lovely themes to choose from – you will be spoilt for choice!

Make your shower theme and event memorable! Carry the theme throughout the entire event. Start with the invitations and then think about how to apply the theme to decorations, food and favours.

Party Plans

What can be more joyous than celebrating the birth of a baby! If you are the shower host, you have a lot to think about, everything from the theme of the party, number of guests, whether to include spouses, location, and of course the food. It is always a good idea to check with the guest of honor first to make sure that you are carrying out any special wishes.

Baby Showers are typically held 2-3 months before baby is due and last for 2-3 hours, but of course this is an individual choice. Usually a close friend, mother, sister, sister-in-law or work colleague hosts the Baby Shower allowing Mum-to-be to let others do the work! and held in the home of the host. Whoever is the host has the very rewarding job of making Mum-to-be feel very much loved and excited about her new baby. A baby shower is such a fun filled occasion and we certainly want you to remember it as being a wonderful event.

Remember to allow yourself plenty of time to plan the shower to avoid being rushed. If you can pin down the specifics 6 - 8 weeks prior to the shower, you will be on track to create an event your guest of honor will long remember. Then, it is a good idea to schedule your shower at least 4 - 6 weeks prior to the expected delivery date. This way you avoid any conflicts with early unexpected baby deliveries and hopefully the mum still has plenty of energy to enjoy the party. All of our party packs come complete with a comprehensive tick box checklist to ensure nothing is forgotten.

Set a budget. Before you make any purchases or deposits, put together a list of all of your expenses by item. If the total expenses are more than your budget, think of how you can creatively reduce your expenses by trimming some of the less important items. If necessary you may also need to trim your guest list.

Deliver or post your invitations at least 3 - 4 weeks in advance so that your guests can respond and plan accordingly. Include any specific information that will be helpful to the guest, including the shower theme. Include your gift list if mum is having one.

Schedule

The length of your shower will vary depending upon the number of guests, the type of shower, the type of food served and the activities that are scheduled during the event. Think about the events for your shower and allocate time appropriately. Two to three hours should be enough for introductions, a few games, opening gifts and eating.

Guests

It is tempting to not want to leave anyone out when planning a shower. Be sure to consult with the guest of honor, friends and family to make sure the guest list is complete.

Couples showers are growing in popularity. Be sure to give your mum-to-be the option of girls only or couples shower prior to developing the guest list. We now have couples themed invitations and tableware.

Decorations

The theme of your shower will provide the overall direction for the decorations you use. Shower My Baby can provide you with all the decorations you need including balloons, banners, centrepieces, tableware, table sprinkles and much more.

Be creative! Think of ways to apply the shower theme in fun ways your guests will enjoy. For example, if you are using a teddy bear theme, you may want to have stuffed teddy bears as centerpieces that the expectant mother can take home with her. If your theme is baby clothes, hang a clothesline and attach cute baby items or clothes that the new mum can take home after the party. Think of creative ways to incorporate expectant mother’s due date into the décor with signage, plastic or foam toy numbers, candles or number confetti.

If your party is at home, do not forget to decorate the outside of your house with coordinating decorations and balloons! This will help set the mood for the party and direct guests to the correct address. We can provide you with door and lawn signs.

Games can be a terrific way to involve all of your guests, especially if they may not know each other. The types of games and number of games will be somewhat dependent on your guest list. Plan on 2 - 4 games depending on the size of your group. If you are having a couples shower you may want to eliminate the games altogether and focus more on the menu and guest interactions and of course involve both the mother and the father in the opening of the gifts. We have an excellent selection of party games guaranteed to raise a few laughs at you baby shower.

Other Ideas

If you are having a couples shower remember to make it “guy approved”. As you plan the events think about how this might affect your selections for the theme, the decorations, the colours and the games (or lack of games). Overall, think about how to tone down the “adorable” factor and play up the interaction among guests.

We have lovely hand finished guest signing books to pass around at the shower for all your guests to sign and write their special messages to mum. A lovely keepsake for mum.

Create a memory book or box of the event. Take lots of photos, everything from the guests, to the food, to the games and the gifts. Make special note of the current events of the day. Include a few small decorations or mementos.

Your guest of honour will welcome some help with the thank you cards. When you purchase the invitations also purchase coordinating thank you cards. As your guests arrive, have each guest write her address on the front of the envelope. This will be a welcome time saver as the due date approaches.

The mother-to-be will welcome motherhood advice from your guests. Pass our Shower My Baby Mum’s Advice cards and have your guests write down their ideas on everything from feedings, to naptime to bedtime. Provide a list of topics to get your guests started. Gather the cards and create a book to prevent to the new mum.

Include your guests in a group photo. Make duplicate copies of the photo and give to the guest of honor to include as a memento in her thank you notes. Your guests will appreciate the thoughtfulness and treasure the memory for years to come!

Favours

Depending on the size of your guest list, the favours can be as simple or elaborate as you want to make them. Depending on your centerpiece these could also be used as favours. We have a lovely range of favours which can be made extra special by adding a personalised label to soap, candles, magnets, mini frames, small potted flowers are all possibilities.

Personalisation is hot! We have a beautiful collection of personalised items ranging from labels, bookmarks, invitations, sashes, hand painted pottery, chocolate bar wrappers, plus teddies, bibs and blankets which make great gifts.

Prizes

If you decide to play games at your shower, make sure to have prizes on hand for the winners. These can be as simple as chocolates and other simple food treats or simple little toy prizes that may reinforce the shower theme. Our favours and personalised chocolate bars also make great game prizes.

Food

The type of food you serve will be dependent on several factors, including the location, the size of the group and the time of the day. Taking all these things into consideration, as well as your budget, you may opt for a luncheon, appetizers, or a light buffet dinner. Whatever you choose, take the extra step to coordinate the food to the theme of the party. Your guests will be impressed and you will make the event even more memorable for the mother to be!

When preparing your menu, consider foods that you have made previously that are easy to prepare or that can be made ahead of time and frozen. Now is not the time to experiment. The party will be much more enjoyable for you as the host if you are mingling with the guests rather than hanging out alone in the kitchen!

Don’t Forget

The cake! We have lovely glitter candles especially for your baby shower cake.

Think about all of the little things you might need during the shower and have these ready prior to guests arriving. If you are playing games you may need props, paper and pencils. Be prepared to record gifts as they are opened.

If the shower is in your home, plan ahead for the entertaining items you will need during the party. This includes chairs, serving dishes, extra tables, ice, candles etc. If your shower will be outside of the home, make reservations in advance for the size of your group and confirm a week before the shower.

Music is a nice touch! Make sure to have a nice selection on hand if it is appropriate for the type of shower you are hosting.

Depending on your group, you might find nametags and/or place cards to be beneficial. These can be bought from our party material and decorations.

Be prepared to handle the gift wrappings with plenty of large bin bags on hand. Also be ready to help the guest of honor pack up the gifts and/or transport to her home. She will appreciate this extra effort.

Unexpected!

No matter how much you plan, be sure to expect the unexpected both good and bad. Be prepared with a good attitude and a camera!

Most of all HAVE LOTS OF FUN and we are always here to help you to plan your Baby Shower!

My friend was very unsure about having a baby shower as we had no experience of one….when she saw the Shower My Baby pack she was so excited!!!........the detail in the pack was excellent………..I will be using Shower My Baby again Laura W

Shower My Babys Suggested Order of Party Events

Invite guests to arrive before Mum-to-be to create a party atmosphere for when she arrives.
Greet guests as they arrive & offer drinks.
Play 2-4 party games. Play 1 at the beginnin of the party to get everyone into the party mood.
Serve the food that you have decided to offer.
As Mum-to-be is opening her gifts, ask someone to complete her gift list to make thank you card writing easier for her.
Remember to take photographs at various stages throughout the party.
As guests leave hand out your favours and check the party game winners have their prizes too.
And finally make sure Mum-to-be has plenty of help to get home with her gifts and Baby Shower keepsakes.

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baby shower

Do you know somebody who is expecting a little bundle of joy in the near future or are you expecting a beautiful bouncing baby in a few months? Bringing a new baby into the World is something that needs to be celebrated and you can celebrate in style by hosting a Baby Shower party. What better way of celebrating your pregnancy with family and friends than by having a Baby Shower party where everyone can get involved? If you aren`t sure what to include in your Baby Shower party there are packs available to buy through online suppliers. Mum-to-be can organize her own Baby Shower party if she likes but it might be a nice idea for family or friends to do it for her. Let`s face it, mum will have enough to cope with in the future months so now could be a great time to spoil her with a Baby Shower party. At the Baby Shower party plenty of fun games can be played and the whole occasion is meant to be fun for all involved. Of course, a Baby Shower party can be a great time to give the mum-to-be a host of useful gifts that will be of real benefit when junior finally makes an appearance. Items like a 4 tier nappy cake not only look wonderful as centre pieces that are packed with a variety of goodies that will be of great benefit when baby is born. If you know somebody special who is due to give birth then why not treat them to a Baby Shower party that will make them feel extremely special?

christening gifts

A baby`s christening will be a momentous occasion and the guests to the event will want to bring Christening Gifts of the finest quality. If you are attending a christening either as family, friends or godparents then you`ll want to find the perfect types of Christening Gifts that sum up the occasion perfectly. You could opt for a traditional bible or something made out of silver. Maybe you want to opt for more individual types of Christening Gifts such as baby casts for hands or feet? Great ranges of Christening Gifts can be found online with certain suppliers providing casting kits that will capture miniature hands and feet for all posterity. These casting kits make great Christening Gifts and they come with all the ingredients necessary to make a number of perfect casts. After the cast are made they can be painted and then placed into frames where they can be preserved for life. In the years that follow it will be nice to look at the castings and remember just how little your baby once was. Other types of presents that will make wonderful Christening Gifts include charming keepsake boxes that can store all manner of treasured bits and pieces. From baby`s name tag from the hospital to their first lock of hair, these delightful keepsake boxes are perfect for keeping baby`s cherished odds and ends. A baby`s christening is a joyous time that needs to be celebrated in the right manner. Choose thoughtful Christening Gifts and they can be kept for all posterity as a reminder of just what an important day it was.

First birthday party

As your baby reaches her or his first birthday you might be planning a First Birthday Party for them. A baby`s First birthday will always be a special occasion and it should be celebrated in style with a fantastic First Birthday Party. You can buy party packs that can make the organisation of baby`s First Birthday Party a little easier and they`ll be crammed full of party goodies that will make the party go with a swing. You might want to choose a theme for the First Birthday Party and have the guests dress up as nursery rhyme characters? Maybe you could order a colourful piÃ’ata for the guests to swing at as they`ll be eager to get to the sweets or chocolates that are inside. Your baby`s First Birthday Party will be one of the most joyous types of celebrations as you`ll be remembering their first year in your lives. Fun and games can be had and a host of decorations can be put up as your little bundle of fun reaches their first major milestone. Dress your home with balloons and banners with Ã«Happy Birthday` written across them and make sure that the jelly is set in the fridge. Organise party games and music and make sure all the guests are involved and it`ll be a party that will be remembered with fondness. As your baby reaches their first birthday you`ll want to celebrate in style and throw a First Birthday Party that will be just perfect in every way.

nappy cakes

When I first heard the phrase Nappy Cakes I imagined creamy types of gateaux filled with Pampers or Huggies. In fact, I wasn`t far wrong because the Nappy Cakes do indeed have plenty of nappies within them. You can`t eat the Nappy Cakes of course if you did you`d be super absorbent. Instead the Nappy Cakes provide mums and dads with some much needed supplies for when the baby is born. Just like real cakes the Nappy Cakes come in a number of tier options and friends and families can purchase the cakes as a baby gift. Inside the Nappy Cakes are supplies of nappies that baby will get through at a phenomenal rate. Also included in the Nappy Cakes are items that can save mum and dad a little money. Things like blankets and bibs or nail clippers and brush and comb sets, which will be of real help to new mums and dads. When mums and dads start to buy things for the baby it can really start to add up. They`ll be amazed at just how expensive it can be so any help that is offered will be gladly accepted. If people buy the Nappy Cakes they will be well received because they contain plenty of helpful items that mum, dad and baby will put to good use.

new baby gifts

Baby shower parties are more common in the United States but they are becoming increasingly popular here in the UK. The idea of a baby shower is to celebrate a forthcoming new arrival by showering the parents with New Baby Gifts that will help them when their baby is born. It`s an expensive time when a new baby is due and it doesn`t get any cheaper after they are born. Therefore family and friends can help out the lucky couple by treating them to New Baby Gifts from a charming collection. Beautiful types of New Baby Gifts can be well received by proud parents. There are gifts for mum and gifts for dad and gifts for them both together. Some of the New Baby Gifts are meant to be as keepsakes whilst others have more practical uses. There are toys and treats included in the range and something for little baby girls and boys. Personalised pottery sits nicely within this range and it can make a lovely type of present. Turn up at the parent`s home with an item of this description and you`ll be warmly welcomed. From personalised plates to hand painted money boxes the choice is vast so choosing will be hard. Baby showers are great ways to celebrate forthcoming births and New Baby Gifts are a key part of them.

new dads gift

When a new baby is born it tends to be the baby and the mother who get showered with gifts. Dads will tell you that they don`t mind and this is no doubt true because they have a beautiful bundle of fun to focus their attention on. However, wouldn`t it be nice to treat the dad to a present that comes from a range of New Dads Gift ideas? It`ll be a way of saying congratulations to the dad and making sure they don`t feel left out when you treat him to a New Dads Gift. A New Dads Gift will bring a happy smile to the dads face not that it will take him much to smile these days. Items like new dad cufflinks can be cheery types of gifts and he can wear them to the office when he returns to work. Perhaps a Mouse Mat with baby`s photo on could sit proudly on his desk and give him a permanent reminder of his little one. For blokes without clues there are New Dads Gift ideas such as a blokes guide to becoming a new dad. Dad needn`t be left out when it comes to baby gifts because there is sure to be a New Dads Gift that will bring a tear to his eye.

new mums gifts

It`s such a happy time when new babies arrive and the mums and dads will be filled with all sorts of emotions. Gifts will arrive from delighted family and friends and a joyous feeling will be experienced by all. Suitable gifts can be purchased for the baby and mum and dad won`t go without either. There are certain types of gifts that dad can enjoy and New Mums Gifts as well. For anyone looking to buy New Mums Gifts there are quite a lot to choose from online. In particular one store caters for all types of baby gifts and they are sure to have one that`s right for the new mum. There are items to pamper mum within this range and after the baby is born she`ll need plenty of pampering. Look at the wonderful types of New Mums Gifts on offer and you are sure to come up with one that can pamper mum in style. Items like body butter can be great for mum during her pregnancy as she can gently rub it onto her expanding belly and it will help with the skin`s elasticity. Presents like this in the New Mums Gifts collection, can help during and after her pregnancy.

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