Another friend and I are doing the planning. She suggested an outdoor beach setting. We'd like to work with this idea, and include cocktails for those of us who aren't pregnant, as well as non-alcoholic drinks and some type of appetizer or dessert that we could bring and easily serve there. Does anyone have experience planning a baby shower? What did you think worked best at your party? I'd like to diverge from the traditional type of event with silly games and pink streamer decorations (however, I can see why these things are fun and may be up for incorporating some of them into the shower).
2007-03-18 13:08:46 · 7 answers · asked by lisa 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I am a consultant with a company that makes skin care, spa products and cosmetics. My favorite type of home party is when we have a theme. One of the themes I offer, is the "I'm having a baby" party. Family & friends, bring all the traditional "baby shower" gifts, BUT. . . .instead of games, I show my products. The Mom-to-be and the guests have a chance to feel, touch, smell & experience what some of our products csn do for them. Guests get to purchase if desired and the Mom-to-be receives all the hostess credits. She also is extrememly pampered. I bring a foot tub. MTB gets to soak her aching, tired feet using our bath fizzies and hot water. Then, she has her choice of body creme or body butter balm to use on her feet. I use the our muscle rub on her back to relieve the stress & relax the muscles. The Mom-to-be also has her choice of facial treatment and she gets a makeover.. It is a great time for all who attend, and anyone else expecting is usually saying, "we are doing this next for me", before the party is over.
If you have someone in your area who can do a mom-to-be skin care/spa show , I suggest you go for it.
2007-03-18 13:33:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my baby shower last July and I loved that it was outdoors and we BBQ'd. I thought it was different from the norm. One game that we did that I'd never seen was this:
As people are coming in, you tell them that you are having a raffle. The guests can contribute however much they want with the guarantee that the winner will win ALL. Well, winning gets everyone excited so they contribute alot. The money goes into a piggybank type thing. Have everyone write their name on a piece of paper at the end of the shower and then pull a name from the pile. Present the winner with ALL detergent and give the money to the expectant mommy to start a bank acct or whatever for the baby.
Have fun!!
2007-03-18 13:16:44 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a great idea! A friend of mine put a blank book out on the table at my shower and asked everyone to write some advice down. About anything, Motherhood, Newborns, Toddlers, Sex after Baby, Teething, anything. I loved going back and seeing what everyone had to say. Good Luck! ( I wish mine was at the beach!!)
2007-03-22 09:38:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did a family BBQ and invited everyone. The ladies (or whomever is interested) can play a few games that are planned off to the side or whatever. A great game to involve the dad/men is to have a drinking contest, they have to see who can drink a (baby) bottle of beer the fastest! Take lots of pictures!
2007-03-18 14:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by Robin B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what about kabobs for the food, they don't have to be cooked on the grill, you can always make them with cold cuts and chunks of cheese or make them with fruit. I'd see about getting the flower leis and the coconut cups for the drinks..I bet if you go to a party warehouse you can find a lot of "beach" theme stuff.
2007-03-18 13:17:02 · answer #5 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
* toddler clothing- infants choose clothing to maintain them heat and comfortable, and to guard their little bodies. you may get undershirts, onesies, jumpsuits, hats, socks, toddler clothing, sleepers, pyjamas and a receiving blanket. ascertain you get hypoallergenic products so the youngster could be risk-free from epidermis irritations. * toddler grooming, tub and wellbeing products- those can help sparkling and look after the toddler’s physique. Grooming, tub and wellbeing products can comprise toddler shampoo, lotion, toddler wash, toddler wipes, toddler cleansing soap, nail record, scissors, toddler thermometer, protection pins and time-honored help equipment. a toddler basin is additionally a competent toddler bathe present. * toddler feeding time needs- products which could help feed infants are consistently superb present possibilities. toddler bottles, toddler formulation, bottle holders, nipples, breast pump, bibs, feeding spoon, toddler dishes, tipper cup and burp towels are great possibilities you may get. * toddler toys- those can are available in distinctive kinds. some toys can help the youngster study, mutually as others are in basic terms made completely for entertainment. Examples of toddler toys comprise teething toys, play mats, musical toys, cellular, teething toys and crammed animals. * presents for the mothers and dads- each and every so often, visitors prefer to offer toddler bathe presents that are extra smart for the determine than the toddler. those presents can comprise spa present certificates, babysitting coupons and books on parenting. * high priced, yet functional presents- mothers and dads might quite relish those, when you consider that they’re high priced, yet very smart. toddler furnishings, which comprise fabric cloth cabinet, changing table, bassinet, highchair, and toddler swing are undemanding examples. great upload-ons, which comprise a stroller, toddler automobile seat and protection gate are additionally functional possibilities.
2016-10-02 08:36:27 · answer #6 · answered by serravalli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a look at this baby shower game http://www.dazzleconcepts.com/servlet/the-229/BabySmarts-Baby-Shower-Card/Detail
2007-03-21 11:08:43 · answer #7 · answered by Kiki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋