7 things you should not miss at a baby shower

Baby showers (rain gifts) are very popular festivals today and serve to entertain mom waiting for a baby. This celebration can be great fun but also requires organization.

If you go to a meeting like this to one of your friends or family, here we will tell you what is essential in a baby shower so that everything is cute and pleasing to all the guests, but especially the new mom.

Help

It is essential to get help organizing a baby shower. Usually, other relatives or friends of the pregnant are eager to help and you can ask them. The easiest way to do this is to divide the work among all, assigning a section to each.

If the treat is a surprise, make sure you have someone very close to the mom helping with some details so you know what your preferences and main guests.

Date, place and invitations

A baby shower is usually held between 4 and 8 weeks before the due date, but no rigid rules. If pregnancy is complicated or multiple (twins, twins, triplets, etc.) and the baby may be premature, is best done before. And if it will be far from where the old lady lives can plan it before so you can travel more comfortable. Remember that invitations should be sent with four to six weeks in advance, so it is important to plan ahead.

The place may vary according to the weather and the number of guests. Many people choose to do it in a large, park or in the clubhouse in a gated community home. Also, the time may vary but usually these entertainments are held at noon or early afternoon.

Decorations

They say there are colors for every taste and for a party you can use the color you want. But if you're not sure of the preference of your pregnant friend, you better stay with pastel colors. And if you know the baby's sex can use pink or blue as the main color if you want.

No need not buy all the decorations and ornaments for the party in special shops or spend a lot of money. With some creativity you can make your own decorations and the same goes for souvenirs or surprises.

Snacks and drinks

Depending on the time, they can make a meal for the guests or just a large variety of sweet and savory snacks. Drinks should be refreshing and can include, sodas, without forgetting the water. Another good idea is to make a special cocktail but no alcohol for all pregnant celebrate.

Gifts

Now it is very common to have a record of gifts for the baby and thus no duplicate gifts and all guests will be purchasing something that will be used. Be sure to put this information on the invitation so guests are aware and able to buy what the new mom needs.

If the party is a surprise, it's a good idea to suggest to guests include gift cards or gift receipts to see if any duplicate.

Games

It is customary to have many fun games at baby showers, and best of all is that the options are limitless. Examples of games are:

Baby Bingo - It's like a normal bingo but with baby items.
Guess how many - candies or chocolates are placed in a large jar and guessing how many there are or who came closest to winning number.
What's in the diaper - Purchase 5 different types of chocolate bars and melt each in the center of each diaper listed. Let the guests bring to guess whether or tasting and smelling are putting on a list with your name. The one who guesses correctly wins. This game usually brings a lot of laughs!
Under the blanket (memory game) - This game is best done if the party is in a house. Put several baby items (10 or more) on a bed and make the guests have the opportunity to see them for 5 seconds (can be done by groups). Then cover the bed with a blanket and have everyone write down what they remember seeing on the bed.

Memories or surprises

After the party, it is customary to give something to those who participated in it. No need to give great gifts but something significant as a small picture frame with copy ultrasound baby to be born, an aromatic candle small with a little ribbon, chocolates in a small box, etc. In this part of the baby shower can also unleash creativity and not spend much money.