During their last trimester, many pregnant women find themselves fuelled by an instinct called nesting. Armed with their cleaning tools and the desire to make the perfect home for the latest addition to the family, mothers-to-be spending hours scrubbing and rearranging. All of this energy also means more time fretting over the long list of things to buy before the baby’s arrival.
That’s where you step in and throw them THE greatest baby shower ever. The main goal of this party is to help mom and dad prepare for the arrival of their child. It’s also the perfect time to celebrate this big event and to create precious memories.
Here are a few things that will help you plan a baby shower that the new parents will always remember!
Organizing a Baby Shower
When it comes to important life events, few things measure up to having a child. Parents spend months preparing for their baby’s arrival, and a shower is a very important part of that process. No pressure for whoever’s in charge of organizing it, right?
This year, think boho, natural vibes when planning your baby shower. Pick soft, neutral tones such as off-white, soft greens and dusty pinks. Gold accents will provide the chic vibe you’re aiming for. Natural elements such as eucalyptus branches or succulents make great centrepieces!
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6 Memorable Baby Shower Activities
Beyond technicalities and the decor, you’ll need to plan fun activities to keep your guests entertained. These activities are the perfect opportunity to share a good laugh and to create memories with the soon-to-be parents.
Read on to discover 6 baby shower activities that are just as entertaining as they are easy to organize.
1. A Photobooth
There’s a good reason Photobooths are a classic: both hosts and guests love them! They’re a lot of fun and relatively simple to set up. All you need to do is create a backdrop and throw in a few accessories related to your theme!
Having a polaroid camera is ideal: everyone can sign and add a message to their photo. If not, a smartphone camera will do the trick!
2. Don’t Say the Word “Baby”
Each guest has 3 pins. If someone catches them saying the word “baby,” they need to give this person one of their pins. The person with the most pins at the end of the party wins a prize.
If you’re feeling extra creative, you can even write down some dares and give participants the choice: they can either pick a dare or give up one of their pins.
3. Pacifier Hunt
Why not take inspiration from the Easter egg hunt classic and adapt it to baby showers? The name of the game is pretty much self-explanatory: hide pacifiers around the house and the person to find the most wins! You can also use baby socks or mittens; they’ll come in handy for the new parents once the game is over.
When it comes to prizes, make sure you go local! A treat from the local pastry shop or a Crafty Cocktails recipe kit will definitely spice things up!
4. Guess What Chocolate Flavour
For this game, you’ll need at least 5 different chocolate flavours as well as 5 diapers. Once you’ve numbered the diapers, all you need to do is to place a crushed piece of chocolate in each one. Then, have your guests guess which flavour is in each one.
There’s a catch, though: you can only smell the chocolate, no tasting! You’ll see, it’s not as easy as it seems!
5. Feed the Baby
This next game is for guests who aren’t afraid to get their hands – or face – dirty! You’ll need a few jars of baby food as well as spoons. You might also want to make a few DIY aprons by cutting three holes in a large garbage bag.
The goal of the game is to get your partner to eat the baby food as quickly as possible. Easy, you say? Not such a piece of cake when both team members are blindfolded. Have some tissues handy for participants and onlookers – they’re sure to shed a few tears from laughing so hard!
6. Pick-Me-Up Messages for Late-Night Changes
Between feeds and diaper changing, it’s a known fact that new parents are always tired. Two things are essential to their survival: coffee – a lot of it- and support.
Set up a booth with markers and diapers (preferably size 1 or newborn). Have each guest write an encouraging message or a joke on the diapers for those particularly difficult night-time changes. These caring diapers will make those short nights a bit more bearable!
Laughter is the best medicine, so warn guests to come armed with their funniest jokes!
A Grand Party for a Grand Occasion!
Soon, mom and dad probably won’t be the centre of attention anymore … and they’ll gladly let you shower their little one with love. Until then, though, their baby shower is the perfect opportunity to give them some TLC and to remind them that they have a great support system. If you’re feeling extra fancy, why not call on SW Limousines’ services and have them feel all the more pampered!
Remember that, above all, it’s the good times and laughs shared with family and friends that the parents-to-be will remember. Make sure they know how much you love them and that you are there to support them in this new adventure!