Baby Shower Party

A baby shower party is a thoughtful way of showing your excitement about the birth of your friend's child. It gets its name from the notion that the mother to be would be showered with gifts at this party. Whether or not that happens, she will certainly be showered with love. An alternative is a sip and see party, made popular by TV series 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' this month. Phaedra Parks threw one in this reality show, where guests viewed her baby. A baby shower party is still the norm however. Planning the party in advance will ensure that it goes smoothly.
First, decide on the guests so that you ensure that you have invited everyone the expectant mother would have liked to have attend her party. In case you don't want to mix different groups of people, you may hold a shower for one set of friends. You could ask your friend's colleague to throw her a baby shower where her work friends would be present.
You could also have games at the party, such as guess the baby's gender or birth date. A whacky game idea is to have guests taste baby food. Other games include 'Don't Drop the Baby', where you pass a balloon around. You could even have guests attempt to guess the girth of the expectant mother.
Depending on your budget, organize the food and decoration for the party. You could also buy some items for prizes if you plan to have games at the party. If you're having a party theme, buy decorations and plan the menu accordingly. You would also need to send out invitations which match the theme.
If you are inviting men as well, keeping an area where they can play darts or cards may help them feel more at ease. Meanwhile, the expectant mother and father can enjoy opening their gifts. Keep a record of guests and the gifts that they have given, so that it is easy for your friend to write thank you notes to them after the baby shower.

By: Nathan Patrick

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A baby shower party is an event which calls for organizational skills. It also helps if a few friends work together to organize it, so that the tasks get divided, pleasant and unpleasant, such as cleaning up after the party. Your hard work will pay off when your party is a success and your friend thanks you for celebrating her new role as a mother.