- Include the registry stores on the printed invitation or E-vite
- Document gifts while being opened at the party, then give organized list to expecting mother (to help with thank you notes)
Think of these SHOWER ALTERNATIVES...
- Someone I know attended a shower where instead of giving a greeting card with gift, the mother-to-be requested a children's book! This is a great way to begin or expand the children's library.
- If the expecting mother/couple already has children then host a sprinkle, instead! One Baby Sprinkle I attended had a theme of diapers/wipes. Even if the family will use green diapers, some brands can be pricey to purchase the starter set or diaper service... consider this!
Fun ideas for DECORATIONS include:
- Baby's Breath Flowers
- Balloons
- Stuffed Animals (which turn become more gifts for the baby... make sure they are machine washable)
- Toys (thinking again of baby gifts after the party!)
Ideas for FAVORS..
- Candy
- Candles
- Cookies
- Cookie Cutter shapes
- Toiletries
- Bottle of bubbles
- Copies of CDs with personalized lullabies or children's songs
- Baked goods... cinnamon buns, miniature loaves (idea of a "bun in the oven")
Here is a list of ideas for GAMES:
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| Paper diapers made from Construction Paper |
- Pinning The Diaper
- Guessing candy with similar names as pregnancy events/milestones (such as "to conceive a child" = SKOR Candy Bar
- Guessing Waist Measurements with Cut Ribbon
- Tasting then Guessing Baby Foods (cover flavor labels)
- Gathering guesses in a Baby Pool (date, weight, name, eye color, etc.)
- Sniffing out Baby Stool in diapers using smeared chocolates like
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| Yummy! |
Giving GIFTS like these, can always be used...
- Unscented Laundry detergent
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Kleenex
- Burp cloths
- Bibs
- Bubbles
- Coupons for diapers, wipes, baby toiletries, etc.
- Hand sanitizer
What other alternatives, decorations, favors and/or games do you recommend; did you enjoy receiving?
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