5 Things to Consider Before Holding a Baby Shower
Baby showers are a fun tradition that
soon-to-be moms look forward to. Aside from being showered with gifts for the
baby, the sense of love and support that revolves around their upcoming bundle
of joy is what matters most.
If you are planning a baby shower for a
family member or friend, there are a couple of things you need to consider in
order to make the event a success.
The
Right Timing
Setting the date
for a baby shower is highly important. You don’t want to set it too early in
the pregnancy or too late that the celebrant may go into labor anytime soon.
Ideally, a baby shower works best when done at least four to six weeks before
the mom-to-be’s due date.
The
Guests
The host, who is
usually a tight-knit friend or close relative, should prepare a list of who to invite to the baby
shower. As the organizer, you should be able to tell who matters most to the
celebrant and who she wants to be there with her to celebrate the occasion.
Usually, this list is composed of the celebrant’s close friends, co-workers,
and immediate family. You should also take responsibility of asking these
guests if they are planning on a separate baby shower for their circle; that
way, you can settle the timing of the events among yourselves.
Knowing
Your Traditions
Baby showers may be a universal thing, but
it is celebrated in many different ways from all over the world. Each of these
cultures has its own tradition of welcoming new life. Before planning to hold a
baby shower, it’s best to know your baby shower traditions first,
especially if the celebrant comes from another country.
Baby showers are more likely the same in
countries such as the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, but if the
celebrant comes from countries such as China, Japan, or India, there might be
certain rituals that you need to apply as respect to the pregnant mother.
The
Perfect Venue
Before deciding on how many guests to
invite, it’s best to decide on the location of the baby shower first. You
wouldn’t want to hold it at the mom-to-be’s place as you don’t want to give her
the hassle of cleaning up afterwards. A good venue would be a private room, may
it be at a community hall or the nearest club, where you can celebrate the occasion
intimately with the celebrant.
Preparing
a Program
While a baby shower can be spontaneous and
chill, you’ll want to know what to expect during the celebration. Before
planning the activities, choose a theme for the baby shower
as this will tie things up together. To make things more enjoyable, organize
some fun games that will put a smile on everyone’s faces. As for the food and
drinks, you’ll have to consider the time of day and how formal the occasion is
before deciding. Finger foods will do well in the afternoon and on more casual
parties.
There are many ways to make a baby shower
memorable for everyone, especially for the mom-to-be, and the most surefire way
to do so is through proper planning and preparation.
