| ON A BUDGET | | | | room. For instance, if the nursery were done in Walt |
| Just because people are on a tight budget does not | | | | Disney, then lamps, blankets, sheet, bibs, sleepers, |
| mean the baby shower cannot be fun. For this, the | | | | diaper bag, and so on, all focusing on Disney would be |
| guests would all be asked to pick up unique gifts from | | | | on the gift list. |
| thrift stores, garage sales, antique stores, estate sales, | | | | NAMING A BABY |
| or consignment shops. Not only are the gifts affordable | | | | For a fun baby shower filled with laughter and some |
| but the expectant mother will end up with some very | | | | very interesting names, create a theme around naming |
| eclectic items. | | | | the baby. Throughout the day or evening, the guests |
| PURE PAMPERING | | | | will be asked to wear nametags of the name for a |
| When a woman reaches about the seventh or eighth | | | | boy and girl they like best. |
| month of pregnancy, the cute maternity clothes are no | | | | In addition, each guest will be given an envelope with |
| longer "cute". The rounded stomach is in the way, | | | | anywhere from five to nine letters, chosen at random. |
| sleeping and getting comfortable is nearly impossible, | | | | Their mission, if they choose to accept it, is to |
| and all the woman can think of is "getting the | | | | unscramble the letters to come up with a baby name. |
| pregnancy over with." | | | | This theme is wonderful and creates a light |
| Obviously, nature has an amazing way of preparing | | | | environment and some very strange names. |
| women to give birth but while in that stage of | | | | If the weather is expected to be nice and there is |
| pregnancy, she feels miserable. Instead of or in addition | | | | adequate room outdoors, set up a tropical oasis, |
| to throwing a standard baby shower, why not throw a | | | | complete with lights strung up outside, floating candles |
| "pamper party" for the soon-to-be mom. For this | | | | in the pool, Tiki torches, Hawaiian leis, and so on. Have |
| shower, have everyone bring something just for the | | | | beach music playing in the background and for food, |
| expectant mother. | | | | serve ham, fresh fruit, barbecue, fruit punch, etc. This |
| This might include some comfortable lounge clothing, | | | | provides a relaxing environment for the expectant |
| chocolate covered cherries, takeout Chinese food, you | | | | couple as they prepare for the big day. |
| name it, do it. She will feel so much better about | | | | AROUND THE CLOCK |
| herself and gain a much better outlook about the hard | | | | For this baby shower theme, each guest would be |
| work of labor ahead of her. | | | | assigned a gift that would be used at a specific time |
| PREGNANT GUESTS | | | | of day. For example, 7:00 a.m. could be a baby bottle, |
| When hosting a baby shower, to create a ton of | | | | 8:00 a.m., burping pads, 9:00 a.m., baby food and spoon, |
| laughs while also making the expectant mom feel | | | | 1:00 p.m. baby blanket for naptime, 5:00 p.m., bib and so |
| good about her situation, have every guest come | | | | on. |
| "pregnant" - men and women. A simple bed pillow | | | | LIBRARY TIME |
| rolled up and tied around the waist with an oversized | | | | In this case, every guest would be asked to bring a |
| shirt will do the job. While this is fun for an all-girl | | | | book for the baby, ranging from those appropriate for |
| shower, it is even a better theme for a coed shower. | | | | six month to three years of age. Since books are so |
| BABY TOYS | | | | affordable and the variety so great, guests could bring |
| Rather than baby clothing, have each guests bring a | | | | one book, three books, or a book along with another |
| special baby toy that could be used in the child's first | | | | gift. |
| three years of life. The variety will be wonderful and | | | | SAFETY FIRST |
| the cost savings to the parents huge. Not only is this | | | | With this baby shower theme, each of the items |
| baby shower theme excellent for a first baby but it | | | | brought would be things to support child safety. This |
| also works very well for a second or third baby, as | | | | might include a non-slip bathtub, warm hooded bath |
| well as adopted children. | | | | towels to keep the little one warm, cabinet and drawer |
| MEMORIES | | | | stops, power outlet plugs, soft toys, etc. |
| For a special baby shower, create one filled with | | | | SPRINKLE SHOWER |
| memories. In this case, each guest would bring a gift | | | | If the expectant couple will have more than one |
| made in or representing the year the baby is born. For | | | | shower, this would be an excellent option. For this |
| example, one guest might create a scrapbook with | | | | theme, rather than guests buying large items, they |
| newspaper and magazine articles, another guest might | | | | would bring a sprinkling of small items that are used on |
| bring a new toy developed that year, and another | | | | a daily basis. |
| guest a picture frame with the year as part of the | | | | As an example, this would include things like shampoo, |
| design. | | | | powder, diapers, baby wipes, lotion, socks, pacifiers, |
| BABY'S FIRST | | | | diaper cream, and so on. Mothers are always running |
| With this theme, each family member or friend would | | | | out of supplies. With this theme, she would have a nice |
| choose something to represent the baby's first. As an | | | | supply for months while enjoying the convenience and |
| example, a pewter fork and spoon for the first solid | | | | cost savings. |
| food, a pair of baby shoes for the first attempts of | | | | As you can see, when it comes to baby shower |
| walking, a tooth fairy box for the first lost tooth, a silk | | | | themes, the possibilities are limitless. As mentioned |
| or satin case for a lock of hair from the first haircut, or | | | | briefly, the most important factor to make any baby |
| perhaps a cake gift certificate for his or her first | | | | shower a success is to create a treasured memory. |
| birthday. | | | | Yes, the shower is for the baby but it is also for the |
| NURSERY TIME | | | | parents to share in their joy and help them celebrate |
| If the theme of the baby's nursery is known, the | | | | the miracle of birth or adoption. |
| shower could be specific to the decorations of that | | | | ©2004 Babyshowermoments. |