My best friend popped the news to me yesterday. She's already 2 months pregnant, so I want to have plenty of time to plan her baby shower-- problem is, I've never been to one so I have no clue what to do. She is relatively young (19) so I wouldn't want o do a theme or any games, becuase I honestly don't think she would enjoy any of the cutesy stuff. What should I do?
2006-06-08 04:24:56 · 12 answers · asked by mosalikewhoa♥ 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
is it going to be a surprise party? If its not going to be a surpise then why not ask her what she wants? let her help plan it but you do all the work.
If its supposed to be a surprise..and you don't think she'd like anything cute or themed...then just plan a nice get together. Invite her family and friends...sit around and talk..eat a small meal or snacks..open presents and wish her well.
2006-06-08 04:31:15 · answer #1 · answered by ravinskye 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wait until she's about a months away from her due date to have the party. That way you'll have plenty of time and money to plan a party plus by then she'll know what the sex of the baby is. You can decorate with ballons and streamers and little baby things. Don't worry about the games, play them, they are always fun im 24 and had fun playing those games when I had my sisters shower for my niece 2 years ago. Just type in baby shower games in the yahoo search bar and you'll find lots of stuff for ideas. We played one where the guests had to cut off a piece of yarn to the size they thought the mothers tummy was and then they measured it around her stomach the person that came closest won a small prize. Get a cake and have a small "tea" make small sandwiches and serve tea and punch. Then let her open the presants. She'll appreciate anything and everything that you do.
2006-06-08 11:38:53 · answer #2 · answered by Maw730 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most showers are either a lunch party or appetizers are fine too. Figure out where you want to have the party and about a month before you want to have it, send out invitations. It's just like a regular get together except people bring items for the baby. Serve lunch (maybe a variety on sandwiches) and some side dishes, pick up some decorations at the party etc.
At a certain point during the shower, the mom to be opens up presents and everyone looks on.
Many people dont do those silly games anymore so I would not worry about it. People should just be able to chat and relax without expecting to have to play a game.
2006-06-08 11:32:51 · answer #3 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask your best friend's opinion on games and whether she wants them or not.
I just threw a baby shower for one of my girlfriends back in February and she was opposed to playing any games. Instead, I had the guest participate in activities. I bought a photo album and some colored notecards, and passed the notecards to each guest to have them give "tips and tricks" for the new mom and then placed them in the photo album. I also bought a bunch of glass votive candles and had labels made to stick on the candles. The label stated, "Here is a candle for you to light,
once the stork has made it's flight. The flame will glow to celebrate, Baby _____'s arrival date."
If she decides she wants games, there are so many that you can choose from and be sure to buy "prizes" for the winners of the games. Since you are throwing the party, you shouldn't feel required to buy the mom-to-be a separate gift, this party could be considered your gift to her. You can simply do a search of "baby shower games" on a search engine and tons of suggestions will come up.
If you are short on funds, ask another one of her friends or two if they would like to help you with the shower.
Good Luck and have fun with it!!!!!
2006-06-08 13:08:58 · answer #4 · answered by E M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm... kinda a tough question. for starters you could look online for babyshower ideas. go to a party store and look at the decorations and then go from there for a theme. at my shower (1 year ago the 12) we played a few games and a fruit and veggie tray and then cake and punch as i was opening my gifts. just be open minded and i know the shower will be perfect and you will have a blast planning it. good luck, by the way dont be scared to ask other friends and family for help with either ideas or the cost.
2006-06-08 11:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never been to a shower with no games. My sister is like that but when I gave her a shower I included games. She was a little embarrassed but she went along with it. Surely your friend can suffer for just a couple hours. The least she could do for all the money she will save with all the gifts she will recieve.Good luck.
2006-06-08 11:31:53 · answer #6 · answered by wishorstish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plan on maybe an at home luncheon. Invite close, personal friends and family. If she works - leave out co-workers, now adays they have at work mini-parties.
At your luncheon, have a wishing well (use a basinette or port-a-crib) where each person brings a useful baby item and fills the basinette(write 'wishing-well on invitation). Let immediate family take care of larger items (furniture).
Having a luncheon or similar keeps it plain but thoughtful and enjoyable. Who wants to play a game anyway?
2006-06-08 11:41:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if she doesn't want all the cutesy stuff then why have one, i mean a "baby" shower is supose to be cute and have games and stuff. but if she doesn't want that, then just get family and friends together (send invitations) have some food and just celebrate. just like any other party if she doesn't want the games and cute stuff.
2006-06-08 11:40:55 · answer #8 · answered by Nicki08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my baby showers were done by both our employers at work. during our "store meeting" which actually was a surprise baby shower. every1 brought food and gifts. it was a nice surprise. just invite ur friends & family and maybe do a pot luck (every1 brings some sort of dish to eat or drink) and a gift. its the thought that counts. she will be very happy and greatfull that you decided to do this for her. cuz all the gifts will really help her out
2006-06-08 11:32:52 · answer #9 · answered by browneyedgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out your local library on "planning a baby shower"
try including this not very difficult game to break the ice at the shower.
pass a roll of toilet paper around and tell eveyone to take as few as 1 sheet or as many as they want but don't tell them why.
after everyone has theirs, tell them that for every peice they have, they have to share a peice of information about themselves with the group.
totally harmless.
2006-06-08 11:36:16 · answer #10 · answered by smartkid37138 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋