{"id":16069,"date":"2024-02-22T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T09:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=16069"},"modified":"2025-01-30T14:03:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T14:03:46","slug":"how-to-plan-a-baby-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/how-to-plan-a-baby-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"How to plan a baby shower"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a baby shower is no mean feat, and you\u2019ll probably be feeling a bit of pressure to make it a worthy occasion. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created this guide going through everything you need to know about how to plan a baby shower. From basic tips to ideas for baby shower party favours and themes, we\u2019ve truly covered it all.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a baby shower?<\/h2>\n<p>Maybe you\u2019ve heard of it before but aren\u2019t actually too sure what a baby shower is all about? Essentially, a baby shower is a chance for the upcoming parents to be surrounded by their nearest and dearest whilst being showered with love and gifts.<\/p>\n<p>Some parents decide to have the baby shower before the baby arrives as a bit of a last hurrah whilst others end up waiting until the baby has been born.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, it\u2019s all about having a party complete with great food, party favours, decorations, and games \u2013 but don\u2019t worry if you\u2019ve not thought about all this yet, we\u2019ll get into it later!<\/p>\n<h3>Who organises a baby shower?<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to who\u2019s expected to step up and organise a baby shower, this responsibility tends to fall on the mum\u2019s bestie, a future godparent, or another close family member. But there\u2019s also absolutely no reason why the expecting parents couldn\u2019t throw a baby shower themselves!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve been tasked with this duty or have chosen to take it on yourself, your main focus should just be making sure the parents have the best time possible. Don\u2019t stress yourself out trying to make sure every little thing is \u2018perfect\u2019 &#8211; every baby shower is unique. If we\u2019re being real, it doesn\u2019t take much for everyone to be joyous about such a happy event.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips on planning a baby shower<\/h2>\n<p>Apart from the obvious party planning aspects like sorting out the food and decorations, there are some other things you should nail down when organising a baby shower. For instance, have you thought about how much you\u2019re willing to spend or who\u2019s even going to be invited?<\/p>\n<p>Before we get into the rest of our baby shower ideas, here are some general tips on planning a baby shower:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Set a budget early on<\/h3>\n<p>The last thing you want to do when planning a baby shower, or any party for that matter, is to get carried away and spend too much. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so crucial to set a budget early on (and then stick to it, of course).<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s absolutely nothing wrong with a baby shower on a budget either. In fact, if we\u2019re being completely honest, everybody is going to be too busy focusing on mum and dad and their exciting news rather than any expensive d\u00e9cor anyway!<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the baby shower is paid for by the new parents whilst other times friends and family end up chipping in. Whatever the case, it\u2019s important to know how much money you can afford to spend before doing anything else.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Sort out a guest list<\/h3>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to narrow down who you actually want to come to the baby shower.<\/p>\n<p>Whilst you might be taking on the party planning alone and leaving the parents-to-be to focus on baby arrival preparations, this is probably a part that they should get involved in. After all, it\u2019s important that they know who\u2019s coming and get to make sure everyone they want is there.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need to send out invitations for your baby shower so that everyone knows when and where it\u2019s all happening!<\/p>\n<p>Since you should already have a budget in mind at this point, finalising your guest list will also help you determine how much you can spend per person.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Find your venue<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re keeping things casual, then the comfort of your own home or the local park would be great options. Alternatively, if money allows, you might decide to hire out somewhere a bit snazzier like a hotel or restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s so crucial to have your budget sorted and at the front of any decision you make. Not only that, but the number of people you\u2019re inviting will also help you decide which venue is the perfect option!<\/p>\n<h3>3. Decide on a theme<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not something you need but some people do prefer to pick a theme for their baby shower. A theme really just helps to tie the whole thing together since everything like the baby shower decorations and invites will be chosen with the theme in mind.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it can just make the occasion feel extra special and it\u2019s completely up to you whether you go big or decide to keep things understated!<\/p>\n<p>Struggling to think of anything that leaves you feeling excited? Below are a couple of baby shower theme ideas that you might enjoy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Escape from the zoo<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Christmas came early<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Spooky but cute<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>All things Disney<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lullabies and dreams<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ahoy baby<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A real-life fairytale<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Under the sea<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And if none of these are taking your fancy, it might just be that you opt for no baby shower theme at all \u2013 as we said, there\u2019s no rule saying you need to have one.<\/p>\n<h2>Baby shower food ideas<\/h2>\n<p>When planning your baby shower food menu, there are a few things you\u2019ll probably want to take into account. For instance, how many guests have you got coming, what time of day is your baby shower (aka will people be super hungry or not), will you be able to sort this all yourself or can you hire a caterer, and are there any dietary restrictions or preferences to bear in mind?<\/p>\n<p>On top of all that, if you\u2019ve decided to stick to a particular baby shower theme, this may also impact the food options you have on offer!<\/p>\n<p>Here are some baby shower food ideas which you might be able to take inspiration from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sandwiches<\/strong> \u2013 These could also be easily made more on-theme by using a cookie cutter in the shape of a baby grow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pizza bites<\/strong> \u2013 A favourite no matter your age, pizza bites are the perfect party food for a baby shower. You can either keep it simple with margherita or offer a few different flavours, it\u2019s entirely up to you. Plus, who doesn\u2019t love a pizza party?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charcuterie board <\/strong>\u2013 Fill a board with all the cheese, meats, crackers, and some dips you can find, and you\u2019re already pretty much done. There\u2019s a reason that a charcuterie board is a party food classic for adults.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cupcakes<\/strong> \u2013 Not only can they be easily decorated to fit with a certain theme, but you don\u2019t have to worry about portion sizes like you would with a whole cake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fruit salad <\/strong>\u2013 For a healthier alternative, it\u2019s super simple to pull together a big bowl or platter of fruit so that guests can make their own fruit salad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then, from a drink perspective, it only seems fair that everyone steers away from anything alcoholic, in solidarity with the pregnant soon-to-be mum, and instead, you can offer mocktails or other non-alcoholic beverages like juice and fizzy drinks.<\/p>\n<h2>Baby shower party favours<\/h2>\n<p>A baby shower is a special occasion and party favours are a lovely way to thank guests for attending and serve as a reminder of the day. After all, the parents are going to be showered with all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/best-baby-shower-gifts\/\">best baby shower gifts<\/a> money can buy from those attending.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s entirely up to you how much you decide to spend, but it\u2019s important to remember that they don\u2019t need to be expensive as they\u2019re just a token of appreciation.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure what sort of thing to get, here are some baby shower party favour ideas that we think would go down a treat:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bottle opener \u2013<\/strong> There\u2019s no need for baby bottles unless there are any newborns present, but your grown-up guests are likely to get a lot of use out of a handy dandy bottle opener.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grow your own kits<\/strong> \u2013 Whether it\u2019s a grow your own plant or a novel twist, this serves as a subtle nod to the fact the mother has just grown a whole human!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick \u2018n\u2019 mix bags <\/strong>\u2013 Take people back to their own childhood by handing out some pick \u2018n\u2019 mix bags full of their favourite sweets from when they were little.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tamagotchi <\/strong>\u2013 It\u2019s only right that everyone should get a taste of the responsibility that comes with being a parent, and what better way to do that than with an iconic Tamagotchi toy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Baby shower games<\/h2>\n<p>Now, the last thing you want at any party is for people to just stand about doing nothing \u2013 just imagine how boring that would be! That\u2019s exactly why it\u2019s a great idea to have some baby shower games planned and at the ready.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure exactly what counts as a \u2018baby shower game\u2019, we\u2019ve got a couple of ideas for you below:<\/p>\n<h3>Mummy or daddy<\/h3>\n<p>You might have already guessed by the name of this game, but this is just another take on the classic Mr and Mrs. However, instead of questions relating to one another and your relationship, it\u2019s all about what you\u2019d be like as parents.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, you might ask questions along the lines of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who\u2019s going to be changing more nappies?<\/li>\n<li>Which parent is going to be the strictest?<\/li>\n<li>Who will be the best at reading bedtime stories?<\/li>\n<li>Who will want another baby first?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Guess who: baby edition<\/h3>\n<p>This one requires a bit of planning ahead but basically you just want to get as many of your guests to send you pics of them as a tot. From there, you can create your own guess who boards on paper where everyone has to match up the baby pics to the adults at the party.<\/p>\n<p>This is a fun little icebreaker that allows you to see who looks the exact same compared to when they were teeny as well as who has grown into a completely different person.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it from us. Now you should be full of all the knowledge and inspiration you need to go ahead and throw the most epic baby shower!<\/p>\n<h3>Baby food taste testers<\/h3>\n<p>A combination of both an activity and a party game, everyone\u2019s going to be a baby food connoisseur by the end of this one! There\u2019s all sorts of interesting baby food flavours on the market so you\u2019d be a fool not to take advantage of this.<\/p>\n<p>Lay out all the different baby food options you can find and have your party guests guess the flavour they\u2019re tasting, the most correct answers wins \u2013 simple enough, right? Along the way, you\u2019re probably going to find ones that you\u2019d feel bad even giving to a tot or others that become a secret favourite.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aside from the party planning side of things, you\u2019ll also want to pick up one of our <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/new-baby\"><strong>new baby cards<\/strong><\/a><strong> to send to the new parents (complete with a sweet <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/what-to-write-in-a-baby-shower-card\/\"><strong>baby shower message<\/strong><\/a><strong> inside, of course!).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Below you can have a sneak peek at the wonderful original designs our creators have come up with for this special occasion: <\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogpost-card-slider\"><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/62252d0d8f5cb40001934067\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/62252d0d8f5cb40001934067\/62252d0d8f5cb40001934067_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Awesome People Make Awesome Babies Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5d01ec30198e4f0929e72843\/5d01ec30198e4f0929e72843_picture_medium.jpg?version=12\" alt=\"@EmilySwallow\" \/><p>@EmilySwallow<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/623c3eb67ad89a0001786609\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/623c3eb67ad89a0001786609\/623c3eb67ad89a0001786609_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Over the Moon for Your Baby News Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/60b77b2afe4fe20001b29db1\/60b77b2afe4fe20001b29db1_picture_medium.jpg?version=2\" alt=\"Creationery\" \/><p>Creationery<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/62714f778d003d0001bc51d4\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/62714f778d003d0001bc51d4\/62714f778d003d0001bc51d4_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Welcome Little Star Constellation Baby Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5eafe8b34c9c3c00019e54a7\/5eafe8b34c9c3c00019e54a7_picture_medium.jpg?version=14\" alt=\"Christine Cuddihy Illustration\" \/><p>Christine Cuddihy Illustration<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/6282363873b69e00017495f9\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6282363873b69e00017495f9\/6282363873b69e00017495f9_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Welcome To The World Baby! 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