{"id":9361,"date":"2016-06-28T07:00:57","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T12:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=9361"},"modified":"2016-06-28T07:00:57","modified_gmt":"2016-06-28T12:00:57","slug":"planning-modern-baby-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/planning-modern-baby-shower","title":{"rendered":"Planning the Modern Baby Shower"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Similar to bridal showers, the intent of a baby shower is to \u201cshower\u201d the expectant mother with gifts for the baby. Events that marked oncoming motherhood have existed for thousands of years, but they often involved baptisms and other post-birth rituals. The modern baby shower as we know it only came to be around the \u201850s and \u201860s after the post-war baby boom. It was at this point that showers were thrown with a gift-giving dimension before the baby\u2019s birth.<\/p>\n<p>Most women prefer to have the shower beforehand\u2014so that they can still go out and buy any missing items that weren\u2019t gifted before the arrival of a kicking and screaming newborn. But it isn\u2019t unheard of to have a baby shower after birth\u2014especially since it can coincide with a nice meet-and-greet for family and friends to meet the baby for the first time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15669\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Light-Bottom-Right-3.jpg\" alt=\"group of women gathered for a baby shower for their friend who's pregnant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Light-Bottom-Right-3.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Light-Bottom-Right-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, baby showers are thrown for a mother who\u2019s having a child for the first time. This makes sense, but it\u2019s not a hard and fast rule these days. When you\u2019re on your second and third child, some of the baby supplies that you\u2019ve received from the initial shower can be reused! If the gender of subsequent babies are different from the first, or if there is a large age gap between the kids, a smaller-scale \u201cbaby sprinkle\u201d is often thrown instead.<\/p>\n<p>Throwing a shower but don\u2019t know where to start? Here\u2019s our crash course on planning the modern baby shower.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/planning-modern-baby-shower\/#When_should_you_throw_it\" >When should you throw it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/planning-modern-baby-shower\/#Surprise_Surprise\" >Surprise Surprise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/planning-modern-baby-shower\/#The_guest_list\" >The guest list<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/planning-modern-baby-shower\/#Logistics\" >Logistics!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/planning-modern-baby-shower\/#Getting_to_the_grub\" >Getting to the grub<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/planning-modern-baby-shower\/#Fun_and_games\" >Fun and games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/planning-modern-baby-shower\/#Does_gender_matter\" >Does gender matter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_throw_it\"><\/span>When should you throw it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scheduling a baby shower should depend most importantly on when the expectant couple are free. You don\u2019t want to put together a party just to find out that the most important guests aren\u2019t able to make it!<\/p>\n<p>Planning ahead of time is key. Relatives have a chance to book travel arrangements if they don\u2019t reside close-by, and it gives everyone time to shop for a gift. A month\u2019s notice is ideal, so that the party-planning process isn\u2019t rushed and it leaves time for any unforeseen issues to be resolved.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15670\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Light-Top-Right-2.jpg\" alt=\"baby shower written out in decorative toddler-friendly blocks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Light-Top-Right-2.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Light-Top-Right-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Normally the shower should be thrown well into the pregnancy. When the mom-to-be has a visible bump, it makes everything more exciting, Usually the shower happens around 4-6 weeks or so before the planned arrival of the baby\u2014the baby might want to come into the world early, so it\u2019s best not to throw a shower too close to the due date. Plus, it gives a chance for the parents-to-be to get settled before the baby\u2019s arrival.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surprise_Surprise\"><\/span>Surprise Surprise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are sure that the expectant mother wants or would enjoy a baby shower, then go full speed ahead! As with regular surprise parties, you need to make sure that the mom-to-be is available during the event. The best thing to do when planning a surprise shower is to have the father-to-be or another close friend or relative help out. They\u2019ll know all the little details like her favorite color, what theme to use, and so on. Knowing all of this will make sure that the surprise won\u2019t turn into a dud. Remember to let everyone know it\u2019s a surprise in the invitations so the guests don\u2019t spoil it for the expectant mother!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_guest_list\"><\/span>The guest list<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15671\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Light-Bottom-Right-5.jpg\" alt=\"pink decorative cupcakes that say baby\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Light-Bottom-Right-5.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Light-Bottom-Right-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Guests of honor:<\/h3>\n<p>Traditionally a baby shower was a females-only celebration. Nowadays, it\u2019s common for the father-to-be to make an appearance or even stay for the whole shower. In fact, the dad might receive his own rendition of a baby shower involving beer and diaper gifting.<\/p>\n<h3>Who else?<\/h3>\n<p>Usually it\u2019s a close friend or relative who throws the shower for the mom-to-be. Chances are, they will probably already have a good idea of who to invite. Usually there are a few types of guests at a shower: the family members on both sides of the soon-to-be parents, close friends, and coworkers. It might be a good idea to have a varied guest list, but it\u2019s still important to get input from the mom-to-be herself.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Logistics\"><\/span>Logistics!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ideally plan the party to be held at a friend or relative\u2019s house. If you hold it at the mom-to-be\u2019s house, she\u2019ll end up having to clean up after everyone leaves\u2014that\u2019s not cool! Because the goal of the shower is to make the expectant mother feel loved and supported and not exhausted and stressed out, keep the event relatively short. The average baby shower lasts about 2-3 hours. If you decide to serve a full meal as part of the event, it might go a bit longer. Just make sure to take cues from the mom-to-be instead of diligently sticking to the schedule\u2014after all, this shower is for her!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_to_the_grub\"><\/span>Getting to the grub<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15668\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Dark-Bottom-Left-1.jpg\" alt=\"baby shower food that you can serve with a pregnant mother to be\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Dark-Bottom-Left-1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Dark-Bottom-Left-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Having alcohol at the party can be tricky. Whether it\u2019s before or after the birth of the baby, the mom has to avoid alcoholic drinks. If she\u2019s fine with others having a drink in her honor, then by all means\u2014just make sure that she has her own non-alcoholic option!<\/p>\n<p>A table full of drinks and appetizers is a sure-fire way to encourage mingling as the smaller portions won\u2019t impede the guests\u2019 ability to hold a conversation. Finger foods will also be handy if guests get hungry during the games and activities, and it might be easier on the wallet than catering a full meal for every person.<\/p>\n<p>Some soon-to-be-moms might have dietary restrictions that can be hard to predict. It\u2019s best to make sure that most (if not all) the food is approved by her.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fun_and_games\"><\/span>Fun and games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Activities can be a fun way to spice up any baby shower, but they\u2019re not for everyone. Especially when baby showers are held close to the baby\u2019s due date, the expectant mother might be too exhausted to be able to play any intensive games and may just want to relax and socialize with loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>Playing around 2-3 games works well, especially if the shower has a larger guest list. That way each game will have enough time to run its course and no one will be too partied-out. For some out-of-the-box silly activities, check out these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.babycentre.co.uk\/a25005725\/baby-shower-games-silly-games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">baby shower games<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_gender_matter\"><\/span>Does gender matter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15672\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Dark-Bottom-Right-5.jpg\" alt=\"girl boy gender dice \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Dark-Bottom-Right-5.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/In-Post-Dark-Bottom-Right-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Knowing the sex of the baby might influence the themes of the shower if you choose to incorporate one. It can affect the d\u00e9cor, food, invitations, etc., but it doesn\u2019t have to! Some showers don\u2019t even have a theme, so a gender-neutral party is also common. You can\u2019t go wrong when using neutral colors in the d\u00e9cor or using the mother-to-be\u2019s favorite colors.<\/p>\n<p>Gift-wise, it may be a good idea to let the guests know if the mom-to-be wants to keep the sex of the baby a surprise, so the gifts aren\u2019t catered to one sex or the other.<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Just as modern baby showers are breaking all the rules, so are bridal showers. Check out this post on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/05\/planning-modern-bridal-shower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">planning the modern bridal shower<\/a>.<\/i><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a shower but don\u2019t know where to start? 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