Things To Know When Hosting A Baby Shower
Friend or family member expecting a child, and you've been elected to host the baby shower? Don't worry, hosting a baby shower is relatively simple, as long as you know what you're doing. That's where we come in. We asked some baby shower expert about all the top things that a person needs to know when hosting a baby shower; and they were kind enough to offer us the list you will find below.
Plenty Of Room
The first thing that you will need to ensure when you are hosting a baby shower is that you have plenty of room for all of the attending guests, as well as room to move around for any games you may decide to play. If your home isn't large enough for hosting a baby shower, local restaurants and your community center should have rooms that you can rent out inexpensively just for the occasion.
The Food
The second most important part of hosting a baby shower is the food. You will need to make certain that you have plenty of snacks for everyone; and if you are having your shower in the early morning or around lunchtime, you will need to be able to provide a brunch or luncheon for the guests. If you are hosting a baby shower at a restaurant, you won't be able to bring your own food, but you can probably work out a deal with the restaurant owner to cater the event at a group discounted rate.
Activities
When hosting a baby shower, it falls to you to make sure that you have plenty of activities planned for your guests. There are a number of different games that you and your guests can play, all baby related, and all quite enjoyable. If you search online, you can find several sites with free games for baby showers that you can download and print off. You can also play games in which people guess the sex, birth date, and weight of the coming baby. You're only limited by your own imagination.
Don't Forget To Make Mom Comfortable
Last but not least, when you're hosting a baby shower, you need to make certain that you've got a comfortable place specially for the mom-to-be to sit. While other guests may not have issues with sitting in hard folding chairs, an expectant mother may have difficulty sitting for the long periods of time required with a baby shower.
As you can see, hosting a baby shower really isn't all that difficult. All you have to do is remember that the most important thing is for every one to have fun - especially the guest of honor!
