Tips for a Great Baby Shower

Although baby showers originated in America, they are becoming even more popular for mums–to-be across all areas of the UK. Organising a baby shower is a great way to get all of your friends and family together and celebrate before you deliver the baby. This is also a good time for the mum-to-be to be treated to many new gifts for herself and the baby.

Here are some top tips that will help you to have the perfect baby shower:

Ideally, the organisation of the baby shower should not come down to the mum-to-be. If your friend or a member of your family is due to have a baby, it is always a nice thought to plan the baby shower for them, in order to help them relax and unwind. Planning this occasion can be as big or as small as you like depending on the budget so it is important to think about who you may want to invite, as you wouldn’t want to miss any of the important people!

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When should you plan a baby shower?

A baby shower is best if it is planned in the final few months of pregnancy. Obviously, it is best if it is not planned too close to the due date; as you wouldn’t want the mum-to-be to go into labour, but it is a nice occasion before the new mum is due to give birth.

Where should the baby shower be held?

To make the mum-to-be feel more comfortable at the baby shower it would be good to arrange the occasion at her family home. Although this may be tricky to keep a surprise, it is sure to be worth it in the end! As hosting a party may take lots of effort and planning it might be wise to get a little team on board that can help with the process from the initial planning stages to the cleaning up at the end!

If the mum-to-be’s home is not a suitable venue, why not hire out a local church hall or function room where the staff may be able to assist you?

How much do I spend?

You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a thoroughly enjoyable baby shower, as many items can be bought on a budget, and the guests can share the cost of the party between them. In this article, it can give you some suggestions. Big gifts are usually essential and sharing the cost of a big gift will really benefit everyone, as you all contribute and it takes a big financial weight off the mother to be. When planning a party it is best to consider the amount of guests, as the cost per head for food, goody bags, prizes, venue, decorations, cakes, photographer and invites can often become expensive when added in total at the end.

Present Ideas

A baby shower is a great opportunity for all the guests to offer gifts suitable for the mum-to-be and also the newborn child. Buying the mother and child a present is a good gesture and will show your appreciation for the party that you have attended.

For the new mum its quite fun to buy gifts that she can use to pamper herself such as a pedicure kit, as she will be able to reach her toes again, or even a comforting dressing gown. For the baby, it’s a good idea to buy baby books and soft cuddly toys that will prove to be comforting for the baby during the very first few weeks of their life.

This article was provided by Shower My Baby; specialists in baby shower decorations for the perfect party.

Comments

  1. When I was pregnant with my bunso and just 3 weeks away from the big day, I was surprised by my officemates with a Baby Shower! I cried of course. It was my first time to be given a surprise Baby Shower. It feels so good because you know that you and your unborn are loved and accepted by people around you. THis is a good article! 🙂

  2. havent got the time to organize one when i was pregnant with my babe… i dont think its that necessary kc nun and tingin ko dagdag pa sa intindihin e super focus ako how umire while learning how to take care of my newborn but come to think of it, sana pla nagpababy shower ako! its like despedida e, gudbye big tummy and hello to little baby maybe sa next babe q after 2 years magbaby shower na q 😛

  3. Great baby shower tips. For sure it will come in handy for those people who are busy in preparing their baby shower parties.

  4. I was given a surprise baby shower when I was 8 mos preggy with my eldest and it was indeed a great feeling that I really cried. With my youngest, I was informed ahead of time so I can give them a list to choose from so they won’t be giving same items…bottomline, I am already expecting them during the party, hahahaha!

  5. wow! Thanks for the tips sis, I can really keep this in. I don’t have a kid yet so this is really perfect for me. But just that here in Norway baby shower is not that known.. but I will keep our pinoy culture for baby shower. 🙂

  6. When I had my baby shower, I was overwhelmed with happiness. It somehow reassured me that motherhood won’t be that hard because I got a lot of supportive and loving people around me.

  7. This is one thing I regret for not doing. You have great tips there. When I’ll have a baby again, i’ll make use of these tips. 🙂

  8. We were just talking about a baby shower for my Tita who is due on October. And yes, I agree. It need not require to spend a fortune on… I had my baby shower with just my family and some food to feast over. 🙂 As simple as that!! 🙂

  9. Yeah I read the mother shouldn’t be the one organizing the baby shower. But how do you know who to invite? Especially if the mother has different circles of friends? Or is multiple baby showers the norm?

  10. thanks for those tips, it will be very helpful to other moms out there.

  11. When I found out that we’ll have our first baby, I told my colleagues at work to help me prepare a baby shower. I didn’t had the chance to have a grand wedding celebration, kasi sa Civil lang kami kinasal (because I’m Muslim). Me and my husband got married far away from our families, so even Engagement party wala rin. They promised to help me out with the baby shower, pero I guess you can really never trust others with their promises. Hehehe!

    Visiting from CE Sept4.

  12. Nice tips there, I think I will go back to your blog in the next few more years for these tips. hehehe
    -visit from BCB

  13. Thanks for the tips, will bookmark this! We’re planning one for a soon-to-be-mommy friend!

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  14. I never had any baby showers for my 3 kids but it must be really fun for the mom to be.

  15. Thanks for sharing this. I’m actually thinking of throwing one for my sister.