If you’re looking to plan or host a baby shower and looking for inspiration, here are just a few ideas to make it extra special, whether you’re planning a gender reveal, expecting twins or just a final get-together with friends and family before becoming a parent.
House of Games
To keep the party fun and not just about sitting around talking, why not organise a selection of games, which can be baby-related or not? If hosting outside in the garden or a park, you could have team games such as a nappy change relay or quizzes like guessing the guest from their baby photo.
Tea Party
You can create a baby-themed tea party with beautiful decorations like bunting, balloons and tableware. Everyone loves afternoon tea, and there are some great recipes for delicate sandwiches and cakes. Or you might want to take the pressure off and look at companies such as www.afternoonteabox.com/, which offer afternoon tea box delivery.
Time Capsule
Baby showers first appeared during the postwar baby-boom and have come a long way since then. If you want to create a sense of the time in which your baby was born, ask your guests to each bring an item that can be put into a time capsule for them to open when they turn 18.
Guest Book
An embossed book in which guests are invited to write down some of their advice for the newborn or just a heart-warming message is another great way of creating a keepsake for the child.
Colour Theme
If you don’t know the gender of the baby or it’s just being kept under wraps, you can opt for gender-neutral colours like soft pastels, which can be included in any decorations, tableware and food.
Get Crafty
If the guests are creative types, they could create a unique item such as a patchwork baby quilt. Everyone who attends can make their own square and join them together. Other crafty ideas include making a cot mobile or bunting.
