Inspiration for the perfect baby shower
Ideas for planning a baby shower
Organising a baby shower is the perfect way to surprise the mum-to-be and celebrate the upcoming arrival of a baby. In this guide you will find lots of useful tips and information on planning a baby shower as well as practical baby shower gifts and colourful decorations.
What is a baby shower & where does this tradition originate from?
A baby shower is a celebration with family and friends where the parents-to-be and the arrival of their newborn are celebrated. At a baby shower, the mum-to-be is the guest of honour and is made to feel really special.
The celebration of welcoming a newborn baby has been around for centuries, and baby showers are a popular tradition in many cultures. However, the modern version of a baby shower as we know it today is a relatively new tradition. It originated in America in the middle of the 20th century. After the Second World War, many families experienced an economic boom, bringing with it a wave of pregnancies and births from the baby boomer generation. During this time, it became a tradition to honour women who were expecting by organising a baby shower.
The idea behind a baby shower was and still is to provide the future parents with baby clothes and baby accessories they will need. This is where the term “baby shower” comes from. The term “shower” is used in a figurative sense and is intended to express the fact that the mum-to-be is showered with gifts and best wishes from family and friends. It is therefore not surprising that gifts for a baby and the future parents are one of the mains parts of a baby shower.
It is a good idea to draw up a gift list for your baby shower, as baby clothes and care products are particularly popular gift ideas for baby showers. By doing so, you can make sure that all the gifts are practical things that you will need and you won’t end receiving the same gift twice. Perhaps several guests could chip in together and get the parents-to-be a larger gift, for example, a baby car seat or pram.
Baby showers are also becoming increasingly popular in Europe. It is a wonderful opportunity to have a good time with family, friends and the mum-to-be and celebrate the upcoming arrival of a baby. Usually, a baby shower takes place in the last two months of pregnancy and the mum-to-be should therefore relax and close friends or relatives usually take on the task of organising a baby shower. Traditionally, a baby shower is celebrated with friends and female family members, but the dad-to-be and other male family members and friends are also very welcome to join in on the celebrations.
Organising a baby shower
A baby shower is traditionally celebrated from four to six weeks before the due date. It is usually organised by close friends or relatives of the mum-to-be so that she can relax and enjoy the celebration. We will show you how to organise a baby shower and can keep track of everything. Our practical baby shower checklist will also guide you step by step on how to plan a baby shower.
Baby shower decoration ideas
Pastel colours and natural materials are timelessly chic and can therefore be perfectly combined with other baby shower decorations. In general, you can decorate with colours and decorative elements that the mum-to-be would like. In this article, you will find lots of inspiration and tips on how to make personalised baby shower decorations, from painted dummies and baby food jars to garlands made of baby accessories.
Baby shower gifts
At a baby shower traditionally the mum-to-be receives gifts from her family and friends. The gifts are usually baby clothes or baby accessories. You can also make your own gifts, such as nappy cakes, baby bodysuit cupcakes or a lovely gift basket full of small gifts. In this article, you'll find lots of inspiration on baby shower gifts and tips on how to wrap your gifts in a creative way.
A baby needs around 3,000 nappies in the first year. A nappy gift for a baby shower is therefore a very useful gift for parents.
Top 10 best baby shower games
Lots of people also organise party games for their baby shower. They will usually take only a little bit of time to prepare, but they will be great fun and everyone will enjoy getting involved. Some of them are variations of popular classics with a baby-themed twist that are guaranteed to be a lot of fun. In this article, we will show you the top 10 most popular baby shower games and give you some instructions and useful tips on how to prepare and play them.
Baby shower food ideas: cakes, finger food and drinks
Delicious food and refreshing drinks are one of the key parts of a baby shower. When organising a buffet for your baby shower, the focus is naturally on the culinary preferences of the guest of honour, but there are also some sweet classics that always go down well. In this article, you'll find lots of ideas for baby shower food and drinks. In addition, we will show you a simple recipe for a delicious, fruity baby shower cake and some fantastic ideas for a variety of non-alcoholic drinks.
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