5 Baby Shower Ideas

You are forced to plan a baby party – don’t panic! Even if you are not a professional event planner, you can use these ideas for food, drink, décor and more to organize the absolute best event for the expectant mother. But we warn you, once you have prepared a soiree for this special, each guest could ask you to arrange their next meeting!

We know that planning the perfect baby party can be a daunting task. Whether you’re the next mom or her best friend, it seems like everything has been done before. Don’t let it get you down. Even if someone else has come up with this great idea for the baby party you’ve seen on the internet, you can use it as inspiration for your own party.
The experts here offer the best possible inspiration. We have put together 5 unique baby party ideas to make for an unforgettable celebration.

Why a baby party?

A baby party can help parents-to-be feel less overwhelmed. It can also relieve stress and anxiety. How on the world can a party do all this? Through the best therapy of all: gifts and gifts.
Babies want a great deal of things once they finally arrive. Gifts from dear friends can make a big contribution to covering all needs. If you give the essentials such as diaper products and skin care products (for babies and mums), you can also reduce the feeling that all new parents feel like they have had enough.

And then there’s the Gift. Even parents who have children for the second and third time are concerned about the new life on the way. Really, who wouldn’t?
But talking about the adventures (and misfortunes) of parenthood and laughing about them can greatly reduce that fear. In fact, this is an important purpose of a baby party: to mentally prepare parents for the important job ahead.

Who should plan and host the baby party?

Can you plan the baby party as your best friend, co-worker or neighbour, or should you leave it to a relative? The answer is that anyone who is ready and able to throw a baby party. It does not matter who plans and organises the celebrations as long as they are carried out.
Some expectant mothers even plan their own showers. That’s okay, too. But if this is the case with you, let us give you a little piece of advice: ask a friend or relative to send the invitations and pick up the RSVPs. That way, you don’t look like you’re throwing a party.

1) Women only
Baby parties are traditionally just ladies, but you can mess things up by also inviting your father’s friends. If you choose this route, consider the following:
Neutral decorations
A variety of foods that everyone will enjoy
Drinks (both liquor and beer)
Games (partner games are best)
With the right planning, a joint baby party can be a fun departure from the norm.

2) Think outside the house
If the weather is right, take the party outside. Light the grill and schedule some outdoor games, such as a water balloon throw or a Frisbee golf course. If you don’t like barbecue, you can set up a large tent and organize the party. If you go the catering route, the event remains challenging, but fun.

3) Host A Couples Buffet
Looking for a super easy way to throw a baby party? Invite them all to a buffet. Whether breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner – a buffet makes it easy to prepare food for 20 (or more). Reserve a large room in the back area, and in the restaurant you can even decorate to your heart’s content … as long as you then clean it up.

4) Host a tea party
Do you remember the tea parties you held as a child? Now you can make a real one. In the invitation, specify what to do and what guests should wear. And if a tea party sounds like a great idea for a baby party, but the thought of planning one makes you nervous, get involved. All you have got to try and do is show up in your best tea dress and luxuriate in the festivities.

5) Break out the craft
Distribute fabric colors and plain white rompers and encourage everyone to get creative. This craft serves a dual purpose: it is a fun party activity and a special gift for the new little ones. For an extra twist, let the mother-to-be select the top three designs and distribute the prizes accordingly.