The Baby Shower originated in the United States and has now become a worldwide phenomenon.
What is it, and how is it organized? And what do you give as gifts?
The Baby Shower, originally an all-female event (you decide whether to extend the invitation to males), is a party organized to celebrate the expectant mother and the baby about to come into the world.
A fun moment to share with friends, work colleagues, and relatives.
An interesting point to note is that the term “shower,” typically associated with bathing in English, takes on a different meaning in the context of a Baby Shower. Here, it signifies the expectant mother receiving a cascade or downpour of gifts for the occasion.
How to Organize a Baby Shower & What to Give to the Expectant Mother
Who, When, and Where?
Usually, it’s the friends of the expectant mother who think about it, but sometimes, she herself, around the seventh month of pregnancy, decides to celebrate the imminent happy event.
The person organizing the party often invites guests to their home, preferably as a surprise. Alternatively, if the expectant mother is planning the party, she can celebrate it directly at her home or in a venue chosen for the occasion.
Just search on the internet for “where to celebrate a Baby Shower” in your city to get a complete list of suitable spaces, from the most classic to the most original.
How to Organize the Party?
The first thing to think about is theme invitations. Many can be found online to print for free. Alternatively, you can buy them on Amazon or other stationery websites.
For the home Shower Party, set up a table with sweet and savory snacks. Decorators adorn the room with balloons, streamers, and other theme decorations.
You can also plan group games to entertain and amuse the participants.
Specialized Agencies
If you don’t have time but don’t want to forgo the baby shower? Then turn to agencies specialized in party organization.
They will take care of everything: from choosing the venue, cake, and invitations to setting up the buffet and any catering service.
Finally, at the end of the celebrations, it is customary to prepare a small token for the guests as a reminder of the event: from a personalized thank-you note to a homemade treat.
What to Give to the Expectant Mother?
The important thing for the guests is to have a list of what the mother needs for her baby. From clothing items, high chairs, bottles, or fun pacifiers to other items for the nursery.
At some childcare stores, you can create a Baby Shower registry, similar to a baptism registry. It will help you to avoid receiving duplicate gifts.
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