Baby Shower questions answered
Who should host the baby shower?
Traditionally, friends host a baby shower, however, it has become more common for mothers and sisters to host showers too. And why not? The important thing is that someone takes the initiative to host the shower and that the expecting mom is surrounded by all her closest friends and family members!
Really, the only one who absolutely should not host a shower is the expecting mom herself!
When do I throw a baby shower?
Showers are normally given before the baby is born, generally a month or two before the mom's due date. It's a good idea to give the mom enough time following the shower to shop for items she didn't receive as gifts, but wants to have before the baby arrives. And of course you don't want to hold the shower too close to baby's due date in case he or she makes an early arrival!
Some people prefer to hold a "welcoming shower" a few weeks after the baby arrives, particularly if guests want to bring gifts specifically for a boy or girl. This is also an option if there are special out-of-town relatives (baby's grandparents, for example) that are coming post-birth and would love to attend the shower but cannot arrange two trips.
How long does it take to plan a shower?
It is a good idea to start planning for your shower at least a month in advance. This gives us time to decide when and where to host the shower, send invitations to the guests and give them enough time rsvp, and it gives us, at Loving Showers, time to prepare the personalized gifts and materials based on your chosen theme.
Where should I have the shower?
Showers are normally held in the home of the hostess or expecting mom. If desired though we can also recomend several really nice locations.
Who do I invite? How should I invite the guests?
The expecting mom should be surrounded by all her closest friends and family.
You can invite guests via a phone call or an e-mail, but the written invitation is still the most preferable way. At Loving Showers we have several cards you can choose from and personalize.
Should the men be invited?
For the most part, guys likely will not be interested in playing traditional "shower" games and eating cutesy foods while ooohing and aaahing over mom-to-be's tummy and the gifts! However, a shower can be a special event for expecting dads; and why shouldn't the dad-to-be get some of the attention and share in the gift opening and fun?
If the party is not a surprise, be sure to check with the pregnant mommy as to whether the dad (and his friends) would enjoy a baby celebration. If she agrees, go from there.
To surprise or not to surprise...that is the question
Surprises can be fun if they are the kind of thing the expecting mother typically enjoys. In this case, you will have to enlist the help of those close to the mom to find out her needs and wants for the baby. You'll also want to plan the guest list carefully, checking it with a close relative or friend to be sure you haven't omitted anyone close to the expecting mom.
A non-surprise baby shower is a safer bet: it gives you a chance to review the guest list with the guest of honor, and also allows the mom to register for gifts and let the hostess know if there is anything particular needed for the baby.
No matter whether the shower is a surprise or not, keep in mind that it is for the mom! Make sure she has a comfy chair to sit in, someone to hand her gifts, her favorite food, and plenty of help getting the gifts to her car and into her home. After all, it is her special day!
What should we do at the shower?
The baby shower should be comfortable and fun for everyone, but most importantly the mom-to-be. Traditional showers consist of a greeting time when guests can mingle, a light lunch or appetizers and drinks, lots of fun games, and cake or punch served during the gift-opening.
You can choose to give small prizes to game winners or little hostess gifts to guests. These can be handed out as guests are leaving the party.
If you have any other questions please contact us at 138-1822-3151 or by email at [email protected]
Traditionally, friends host a baby shower, however, it has become more common for mothers and sisters to host showers too. And why not? The important thing is that someone takes the initiative to host the shower and that the expecting mom is surrounded by all her closest friends and family members!
Really, the only one who absolutely should not host a shower is the expecting mom herself!
When do I throw a baby shower?
Showers are normally given before the baby is born, generally a month or two before the mom's due date. It's a good idea to give the mom enough time following the shower to shop for items she didn't receive as gifts, but wants to have before the baby arrives. And of course you don't want to hold the shower too close to baby's due date in case he or she makes an early arrival!
Some people prefer to hold a "welcoming shower" a few weeks after the baby arrives, particularly if guests want to bring gifts specifically for a boy or girl. This is also an option if there are special out-of-town relatives (baby's grandparents, for example) that are coming post-birth and would love to attend the shower but cannot arrange two trips.
How long does it take to plan a shower?
It is a good idea to start planning for your shower at least a month in advance. This gives us time to decide when and where to host the shower, send invitations to the guests and give them enough time rsvp, and it gives us, at Loving Showers, time to prepare the personalized gifts and materials based on your chosen theme.
Where should I have the shower?
Showers are normally held in the home of the hostess or expecting mom. If desired though we can also recomend several really nice locations.
Who do I invite? How should I invite the guests?
The expecting mom should be surrounded by all her closest friends and family.
You can invite guests via a phone call or an e-mail, but the written invitation is still the most preferable way. At Loving Showers we have several cards you can choose from and personalize.
Should the men be invited?
For the most part, guys likely will not be interested in playing traditional "shower" games and eating cutesy foods while ooohing and aaahing over mom-to-be's tummy and the gifts! However, a shower can be a special event for expecting dads; and why shouldn't the dad-to-be get some of the attention and share in the gift opening and fun?
If the party is not a surprise, be sure to check with the pregnant mommy as to whether the dad (and his friends) would enjoy a baby celebration. If she agrees, go from there.
To surprise or not to surprise...that is the question
Surprises can be fun if they are the kind of thing the expecting mother typically enjoys. In this case, you will have to enlist the help of those close to the mom to find out her needs and wants for the baby. You'll also want to plan the guest list carefully, checking it with a close relative or friend to be sure you haven't omitted anyone close to the expecting mom.
A non-surprise baby shower is a safer bet: it gives you a chance to review the guest list with the guest of honor, and also allows the mom to register for gifts and let the hostess know if there is anything particular needed for the baby.
No matter whether the shower is a surprise or not, keep in mind that it is for the mom! Make sure she has a comfy chair to sit in, someone to hand her gifts, her favorite food, and plenty of help getting the gifts to her car and into her home. After all, it is her special day!
What should we do at the shower?
The baby shower should be comfortable and fun for everyone, but most importantly the mom-to-be. Traditional showers consist of a greeting time when guests can mingle, a light lunch or appetizers and drinks, lots of fun games, and cake or punch served during the gift-opening.
You can choose to give small prizes to game winners or little hostess gifts to guests. These can be handed out as guests are leaving the party.
If you have any other questions please contact us at 138-1822-3151 or by email at [email protected]
