joes bby girl asked:


I’m going to a baby shower for my sister.

DadLabs asked:

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Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


We all love parties and the attendant fun and games that seems to be apart of this event. Now one such event that many people like to go to is baby showers. At this party you can have lots of interesting baby shower games. These various baby shower games can include lots of great items that the expectant mother can use when the baby is born.

Now I am sure that you have probably seen lots of baby shower games that you can use as ideas for the baby shower that you are hosting. For instance you can have some games to break the ice as lots of people who may not have met each other before get together. Then you can have baby shower games that feature scavenger hunts. Instead of scavenger hunts that have to do with chocolates or other clues you can have your scavenger hunt looking for items that the new mother will need.

Other than these baby shower games you can have games where both the mother and the father get to have fun. One such baby shower game that you guests might have fun with is where the couples (this is a baby shower where both the husband and wife are invited) get to make a baby. For this type of baby shower game you will need to supply lots of Play-Doh for the fun loving couples to make their baby.

As with all of these baby shower games you should make sure that everyone has fun and they do get a fun prize for winning the game. The prizes that you will need to give out should reflect the nature of the baby shower games. The main thing that you should make sure of is that you don’t include any religious type of party prizes as you might accidentally offend your guests.

Besides these games you can have baby shower games where the guests get to see what the various baby food tastes like while their eyes are closed. To ensure that everyone gets a have a chance you can blind fold the person and then ask them to select a baby food bottle, eat a little bit of the food and try and guess what it tastes like.

All of these baby shower games are fun to have at baby showers and providing that you make sure that everyone has a chance to be in the lime light there should not be much of a problem with your party. There is now only one thing left for you to do and that is to have fun and join in a few of the baby shower games.

Todd Lavergne asked:


Baby showers are extremely popular and are one custom that most mothers-to-be practice in many countries. A baby shower is a social event and not just for giving gifts. This is why some etiquette rules will need to be followed. There are varying degrees of etiquette that are followed from country to country but here are some more familiar ones.

1. A baby shower should be held someday before the birth. A common practice is to have it a month to two months before the birth. Some people have been changing this around and having the baby shower after the birth. The beneficial thing about having the party before the birth is that the mother can purchase items that are needed but not given at the baby shower.

2. Normally, someone who is a close friend will host the party for the mom-to-be. Family members and people that she works with are also known to host the baby shower.

3. A baby shower should be given for every baby and not just for the ones born first to mothers. A pregnancy is a cause to rejoice, so there is nothing wrong with throwing a baby shower for subsequent babies.

4. Giving gifts related to babies is the right thing to do. If you are not sure if it is a boy or girl then you can pick neutral colors to give as gifts. Choose gifts that are practical for the needs of the baby like wet wipes, diapers, clothes, and blankets.

5. The host might want to setup games to make it a more interactive event but it is not a necessity. The main thing that should be looked at is drinks, food, and something to keep the conversation interesting. One neat idea is to have a little book setup so guest can write a personalized note to the new mom.

6. The number of people that you can invite will vary according to the accommodations at the location that is chosen. Sometimes, a smaller party can be held before and then plan a larger one after the birth of the baby.

7. The weekend is a common time to have a baby shower since this is the easiest time for people to attend an event that last 2 to 3 hours usually. If everything is going great at the baby shower then the times might be extended.

8. The host will usually have the burden of the planning and cost of the shower but might want to collaborate with close friends.

9. The home of the host is a common place to have the party and makes things more relaxed. It is probably wise to inform the mom-to-be so as to not give her too much surprise and emotional distress.

10. An individually printed invitation is not a requirement. There are many stores taht sell greeting cards and stationery with baby themes. Sending the cards at least three weeks prior to the party is recommended. This will allow guests the time they need to RSVP. It is very important to have directions enclosed.

11. A theme should be considered to add a nice touch and keep it from being boring. Having some fun decorations or even costumes can bring an exciting element to the party.

12. Try to greet each guest personally and when they leave give them a big thanks. The host should never leave during the event and needs to be taking care of the needs of the guests.

gegagome asked:

After Blue Casa’s baby shower we spent the next couple of hours unwrapping all the wonderful gifts everyone generously gave to Jan.

Sarah Porter asked:


Personalized Birth Announcements and Baby Announcements For Announcing Your New Baby!

Sending a Birth announcement is one of the pending tasks you will have after the birth of your baby. Although sending out baby announcements may not be a top priority over taking care of that new bundle of joy, you should definitely want to get them in the mail to your friends and family members as soon as possible. Remember you don’t want to delay too long. If the baby is already six to ten months old, sending out a Birth Announcements seems a bit pointless. Here are some helpful tips that can help make the process a bit smoother and faster so you can get back to the job of caring for your new arrival.

The Basics of Baby Birth Announcements and Baby Thank You Cards - First, you need to know that there are no strict guidelines about who should and should not receive an announcement about your baby’s arrival. The more you mail the more presents are likely to come your way. If you’re sentimental, you might simply want anyone who knows your family to share in your joy and to have a keepsake. Generally, the announcements will only be sent to close personal friends and family members. You might also want to send a birth announcement card to your office to share the good news with co-workers, especially if you’ve been on maternity leave for awhile.

Second, remember that you need to get those announcements out to the world as soon as possible. Two weeks is usually the maximum by etiquette standards. One way to make the process run smoother is to prepare in advance. You can order your printed birth announcements in advance and simply fill in some of the blanks, such as the baby’s name and weight, afterward. Plus, you can go ahead and start addressing the envelopes that is actually one of the most time consuming parts of the entire process. Additionally, you can ask for help either from your significant other or from a trust friend or family member.

Other Issues about Birth Announcements - Another issue regarding these announcements is whether or not a personal message needs to be added. If so, take a look at Birth Announcements Wordings, Sayings and Verses. Some people say no but most etiquette experts would recommend adding at least a short message and a personal closing to each of them. The message doesn’t need to be long - a few words would probably be sufficient in most cases. However, it shows you cared enough to take the time to add a note.

Another consideration is if you’ll need varying types of announcements such as Boy Birth Announcements, Girl Birth Announcements, Holiday Birth Announcements or even Adoption Announcements.

If you and the child’s other parent are no longer together, you may want to send separate birth announcement. They should contain the same information and both of you should be listed as parents. However, you would each send your cards only to members of your families or circle of friends. Also, you could choose different styles of the baby announcement. For example, one of you may want to use Photo Birth Announcements while the other prefers a themed birth announcement cards decorated with baby bottles. Your Pregnancy Announcements can set the theme for your baby shower invitations and announcements birth and Birth Announcements Thank You Cards.

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jaalfer asked:

Partners try to create diapers with roll of toilet paper. Very Funny!

Donald Saunders asked:


Baby shower gift shopping is great fun and everything is so tiny and cute that you just want to buy everything in sight. But how do you know what the expectant mother needs or wants? Well, one answer of course is simply to ask, but a better idea would be to ask the person organizing the shower so that the mother-to-be can really be surprised when it comes to opening the gifts. Today however there is an even simpler way of doing things.

The majority of expectant mothers nowadays register their gift preferences at a store that offers a baby shower registry service. After spending an afternoon with a gift consultant selecting the items that she would like to have for her baby, the store will add the list to the store’s gift registry computer so that guests simply need to go to the store’s website and enter the mother’s name, and perhaps the date of the baby shower, and can then print out a shopping list.

It is then a simple matter of taking the shopping list to the baby department and looking for the items on the list. To make things even easier the price for each gift is frequently included on the shopping list so that guests who want to spend a specific amount of money can simply run down the list and select those gifts that fall within their budget.

In addition to being a great help for guests, purchasing from the gift registry prevents the duplication of gifts as items are removed from the list as soon as they are purchased. It also ensures that the mother-to-be gets just what she needs and wants.

Now, while having a shopping list of baby gifts certainly makes shopping much easier, there are still quite a few people who simply do not like to shop this way and believe that it makes for a somewhat impersonal experience. These people prefer to shop without the assistance of a list and to choose something which they feel is particularly appropriate for the mother-to-be. This approach is also fine and is a perfect option for guests who prefer to express themselves through their own shopping choices.

One other thing which many stores will provide is the ability to make baby gifts even more special with the addition of personalized engraving. This is especially popular when the baby shower is being held after the birth of the baby because guests will have the baby’s details including the baby’s full name, birth date, weight and height.

One final point to remember is that the person who is hosting the baby shower does not normally give the mother-to-be a gift as the bridal shower itself is considered to be her gift. This is very reasonable because, as anyone who has ever hosted a baby shower will know, this can be a very elaborate and expensive gift.

However you decide to organize your baby shower gift buying the secret is to make things as simple as you can for your guests, while at the same time allowing them considerable freedom of choice, and leaving the mother-to-be with plenty of surprises on the day of the event.

Mandie Klein asked:


The arrival of a new addition to the family elicits many reactions from the family. This is particularly true when the new baby is not the first child or grandchild or niece/nephew. Siblings can either become jealous or excited; parents can either become nervous or happy; grandparents and aunts/uncles can feel the same way, too.

It is thus important that during the baby shower, the family becomes part of the process. You can try giving baby shower gifts for family that will please the parents and the siblings.

Gifts for the Siblings

There can be feelings of jealousy and insecurity by older siblings, even before the birth of the baby. If they are invited to the baby shower, give them gifts especially intended for them; hopefully, these can help them feel more secure and more loved.

You can buy coordinated gifts for the siblings. Match their gifts with the mother or the baby, which usually means you have to buy a pair of two items in different sizes or two items with the same themes.

For example, you can buy matching bracelets for the mother and the daughter; or matching backpacks for the father and son, with the father’s backpack serving as a diaper bag, too. You can also try giving baby shower gifts for family that reflect their joyous moments, like a photo collage or a picture family tree.

There are also baby shower gifts for family that the siblings can share. You can give plush toys like tool sets, which both baby and older sibling can enjoy. You can present stuffed toys that the big brother or the big sister can share with the baby. Just make sure to educate them about safety precautions regarding the toy.

However, if you want the older sibling to have a gift intended for his own use, there are also baby shower gifts for family that come in sets. Usually, the boys’ gifts will have safari themes while the girls’ gifts will center on feminine motifs like butterflies. Usually, these sets come in a combination of picture frames, flip notes, backpacks, coin purses, toys, and other kiddy goodies.

Gifts for the Parents

Again, you can coordinate the parents’ gifts with the baby gifts. Usually, the expectant mother will get spa and salon gift certificates, luxurious bath accessories, plush grooming kits, and other stuff she will need after delivery.

For the expectant father, just give him almost the same gifts but with a manly touch. Often, humor helps in giving baby shower gifts to the father.

If you still have the money, you can buy gifts for the grandparents, too! Or you can pool your resources with the other guests so that nobody gets left out. Even a simple gift will warm the hearts of the grandparents.

There are many ideas about baby shower gifts for family. If you use your imagination and empathize with the members of the family, you can come up with the most marvelous gifts for each member of the family. And you do not even have to spend a fortune!

pompomstar asked:


My mom is having her fourth child and im planning the baby shower.The theme is going to be Hawaiian, but i dont know any cute baby shower games.Please help!![[Soon]]