Baby’s Nursery Color Themes
Moms & Dads to be take special pride in the color schemes they have chosen for their Baby’s Nursery, so using these colors for the Baby Shower Theme will be fun especially if it is a surprise shower. Buy helium balloons (2-3 dozen) in the various colors from the baby nursery and place in small bunch. Tie each bunch to the back of chairs or balloon anchors to decorate the area. Use plates, forks, cups and table cloths in the various colors from the baby nursery and to complete the décor order a sheet cake from your favorite bakery in the same colors as the baby nursery. This will set the mood for a great baby shower.

Baby Shower Gifts Using the Alphabet
Gift opening time can be a fun time at Baby Showers for the new parent-to-be and guests. Add to the fun by organizing the gifts that guests purchase by each letter in the alphabet. When sending out Baby Shower invitations send one letter of the alphabet to each guest and request that they purchase baby gifts that begin with that letter. When it is time to open the gifts, have the guests open gifts beginning with the guest that has gifts beginning with “A”. Guests will have to be creative when purchasing gifts that begin with “y” and “z”. Sharing stories of creative shopping will make all join in the fun.

Baby Shower outside with a Piñata
Take advantage of good weather and take the Baby Shower outside. A colorful Piñata filled with gifts for the baby can be fun for all ages. Mom-to-be should be cautious about hitting the Piñata but she could give her turns away to Dad-to-be. Purchase a variety of Baby Shower gifts as well as gifts for the guests such as candy or novelty items. Hang the Piñata on a tree limb at a height that will allow all ages to participate in the fun. A Piñata theme Baby Shower is great for families with older brothers and sisters-to-be.

Baby Shower Pool Party
All can enjoy a fun Baby Shower Pool Party in summer. Use your own pool or ask a friend who has a pool to host the Baby Shower at their home. The menu can be very simple: hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, trail mix, nuts, sodas, bottled water and other favorite summer drinks. Order a Baby Shower sheet cake from a neighborhood grocery store or local bakery. Decorate with colorful balloons and streamers. Designate one table just for Baby Shower gifts. Choose fun games that all ages can participate in.

Baby Shower Diaper Party
Diapers are always a needed gift for New Moms. A Baby Shower Diaper Party is a perfect way to provide Mom-to-be with all the diapers she will need for her new baby for months to come. When sending out the Baby Shower invitations divide the guests into three groups. Ask all guests with the last name beginning with A - I to bring diapers sized up to 14lbs. Guests with the last names that start with J - R can bring diapers sized 12 - 18 lbs and guests whose last names begin with S - T can bring diapers sized 16 – 28 lbs. This will provide Mom-to-be with enough diapers for at least six months. Mom-to-be will be overjoyed and the guests will appreciate the simplicity in choosing the right gift.

Baby Shower to Pamper Mom
Moms who are having their second or third baby will love a Baby Shower to Pamper Mom. The guests for a Baby Show to Pamper Mom can be close friends who know just the right gifts that will make this Mom-to-be feel special. Friends could send the Mom-to-be off to an all day spa or to her favorite hairdresser for a new look. While she is being pampered, friends can fill her home with wonderful scented candles, bunches of her favorite flowers and order in or prepare her favorite meal. Don’t forget to make babysitting arrangements so that Mom-to-be can relax and enjoy this special time. She will love it.

Baby Shower Tea Party
A Baby Shower Tea Party will be a special time to dress up and have fun. Choose very elegant Baby Shower Invitations requesting all to attend a Baby Shower Tea Party dressed in hats, gloves and “tea party” attire. The special event can be held at home or at a neighborhood Tea Room. If at home, serve a variety of hot and cold teas along with tea sandwiches, scones with delicious jams, Petit Fours, pastry tarts and spice cakes. Decorate with beautiful floral arrangements and lots of candles. The Mom-to-be and guests will enjoy the wonderful eats and the great atmosphere.

Baby Shower Just for Dad
Dads-to-be can feel overlooked and left out. Throwing a Baby Shower just for Dads can make the Dad-to be feel very special and can give all the men time together. Choose an invitation that looks more masculine, possibly with various sports emblems. Ask the men to bring their best stories about taking care of a new baby to share with the Dad-to-be at the Baby Shower. Barbeque ribs / chicken, coleslaw, potato salad and rolls can easily be picked up at the local grocery store. Set a time that the men can share their stories. This would be good to video so Dad-to-be can have as a keep sake.

Baby Shower Football Party
Men love watching sports together. Why not use a Baby Shower Football Party as a way to get good friends together and celebrate with a new Dad-to-be. Plan the Baby Shower Football Party approximately 1 hour before the start of a favorite football game. Provide baby size food like baby carrot, baby backed ribs, baby pigs-in-a-blanket and other baby size foods. Men could bring gifts especially for the new Dad such as Daddy Books and toys for the baby that Dad’s like to play with. Then it would be time for the game.

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