Ideas For a Creative Baby Shower
Someone you know is having a baby, and in your joy at their news, you volunteered to throw them a shower. It sounded like a good idea at the time, but now that is precisely what you need - some baby shower ideas. With so many things to plan, where does one even start?
Idea #1 - The Theme
Just like every baby is unique, they each deserve a special theme for their shower. Themes run anywhere from the traditional pink and blue color scheme to elaborate rain forest parties for the animal-lovers or environmentally conscious. If the parents-to-be are movie lovers a wonderful baby shower idea might be a party centered on baby movies such as "Look Who's Talking", "She's Having a Baby" and "Baby Mama".
A great baby shower idea for very untraditional parents is a rocker party. This type of party could have things like a guitar shaped cake and a stork carrying a baby with preternaturally spiked hair. The only things limiting baby shower themes are budget and imagination; often an excess of one of those can help make up for a lack of the other.
Idea #2 - The Invitations
Invitations to showers tend toward the traditional. However, with the computer programs available today, it is easy to make beautiful, themed invitations at home. Additionally, if your budget allows, invitations can be ordered to fit any baby shower idea you have in mind.
Idea #3 - The Games
Games can be adapted to fit any theme. If your baby shower ideas involve a lot of games, take a look to see what you can do to individualize them. For instance, if the parents are musicians, play a guessing game as to what music the parents will play for different possible baby moods and situations (for example: tired, playful, on a long car ride). When movie lovers are involved, you can be sure their gifts will include children's films - limit the baby bingo options accordingly. Imagination will make your games unique to your guest-of-honor and make their shower much more memorable.
Idea #4 - The Guests
While guests are used to receiving registry information, having more information about the theme of the shower could be beneficial as well. Some may want to buy gifts to go with the theme. If they are as enthusiastic about the theme as the parents, they may volunteer some baby shower ideas of their own, which could be very beneficial to you as host.
A themed baby shower may not be the answer for everyone. Some people are most comfortable with what is familiar to them. But if you want to spice up the shower by doing something fresh, a well-developed theme that carries through from the invitations to the decorations to the games could be the best baby shower idea you've ever had.
