These baby parties for the new mom are an important passage in all young women’s lives.They not only celebrate the bringing of new life but also give the new mom necessities she will need once baby is here. Here we have listed a few baby shower traditions to help you on your way.

In the Victorian times it was customary for all baby showers to be held at high noon as they were a blend of baby gift giving and tea parties. Most people still use this rule and have them around lunch or early afternoon hours. You can make a tea bar with a selection of flavored teas for everyone to try and serve finger sandwiches as well. Maybe a candy bars that the mom to be will especially enjoy.

You should prepare to have the party between 4 to 6 weeks from the date the mom is supposedly due. Simple things can be added to make this occasion beautiful and memorable for all who attend. Add candles around the room for added ambiance, streamers, etc. Follow your creativity to make it great.

Themes have become a big part of weddings, birthday and baby shower parties. So design the event with one in mind. For babies this can be a vast range of theme and colors.

Little girls are great to find themes for, if this is the sex of the baby the mommy expects then try one of these. Ladybug ladies, sugar and spice, butterflies, little princess, little chicks and cupcakes. The possibilities are limitless as long as you use your imagination.

If Mommy is expecting a little boy then one of the following should be perfect as a theme: Safari or jungle, boats, sports, cowboy, little froggies, trains and cars etc. If Dad has a favorite hobby incorporate this in as well to give him a little celebrating too.

If mom has chosen not to find out what she is having then go for a them that will pertain to whether its a boy or girl. Colors like yellow and green work great for this. If you want a theme try Noah’s ark, ABC’s, baby zoo or farm animals.

Playing games is a tradition every baby shower includes. Come up with fun ways of using baby items as games. Such as the baby food challenge, baby name game, baby bingo or name that famous baby game.

Shower invites need to be sent out and in the guests hands 6 weeks prior to the date of shower. Make sure to include RSVP’s in them, then you will have a definite head count and can make catering and seating arrangements accordingly.

Favors should be made or ordered for all guest attending the party. An easy and fun idea is to get as many plastic baby bottles in blue, pink or yellow depending on the sex of baby and fill with an assortment of candies like m&m’s, kisses, etc. Tie a elegant ribbon on top with a name tag looped through it with each guests name on them.

The must do of all baby shower traditions and also old fashioned courtesy is to send out thank you notes about a week afterwards. Everyone who has given gifts should receive these from the mommy herself and each should include a personalized note about the gift and how much it is appreciated.

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