Organizing a baby shower for a friend is both a lot of fun and a lot of responsibility. It’s helpful to have a collection of simple baby shower ideas to get the planning process off to a successful start.
One of the most important ingredients in creating a fun baby shower is finding the right cake. When choosing a cake it’s best to consider the tastes of the mother-to-be. For instance, if she’s a chocolate lover a layer cake with a rich chocolate frosting would work nicely. A fun option for a baby due in October is a cake decorated with a light-hearted Halloween theme. If your guest of honor prefers homemade pie, find a traditional pie recipe and put your culinary skills to work.
A delicious gathering of refreshments is also a significant part of a successful baby shower. Once again, think about the types of foods that the mother-to-be enjoys. A selection of finger foods is one idea. Finger foods range from potato chips to miniature homemade cucumber sandwiches. If the expectant mother likes picnic fare, offer baked beans, potato salad, hot dogs, and coleslaw. A mixture of vegetables and fruits will also add color to your refreshment table.
Any party organizer knows it is helpful to establish a theme for a baby shower. For example, if the baby shower has a football theme, the cake, the decorations, the invitations, and even the games will all carry that motif. In fact, figuring out the theme of a baby shower is one of the most creative elements in the process. Depending on the personality of the mother-to-be, a baby shower theme might reflect her interest in a particular movie, band, sports team, book, hobby, or holiday. Once the baby shower’s theme is set, an organizer’s imagination can take over.
Music is an entertaining addition to the atmosphere of any baby shower. A CD of lullabies is a popular choice for background music. If the expectant mother has a beloved collection of songs she listens to, try playing that during the shower. If the baby shower has a Halloween theme, find a CD of silly or spooky haunted house sound effects to play. A gathering of sappy love songs would be perfect for a baby shower with a Valentine’s Day theme. Make it a point to choose music that somehow fits with the theme of the baby shower.
Finally, another baby shower idea is a round of games is a common feature of any baby shower. Bingo, word scrambles, and word find games are all traditional favorites. A collection of games that directly relates to the mother-to-be and her life are especially entertaining. For instance, a trivia game might involve questions about the expectant mother’s interests, pregnancy food cravings, or even how she met her husband. Another game might involve giving the guests one minute to list all of the names she considered for her baby. Baby shower games with a personal touch let the mother-to-be know she is loved and appreciated by her friends.
