When planning a kids shower for your family or friends take into account the many kids shower traditions you can implement to make it an event that everyone will enjoy. Also, one that the Mother to be will remember.
Primarily showers are held at someone’s home as this allows for greater socializing with the new mommy to be and keeps cost down as well. Baby showers are usually scheduled for lunch time or early afternoons, its also a wonderful way to incorporate a fun tea party into the mix as well. Everyone loves sweets as well so make cakes and biscuits for everyone to indulge in.
Scheduling of the shower date should be either at four to six weeks from the kids’s due date. This gives the mom time to enjoy the festivities without being concerned about going into labor any moment. It also gives enough time to know the sex of the kids as well, so you know how to decorate the room.
Themes have become a big part of weddings, birthday and kids shower parties. So design the event with one in mind. For babies this can be a vast range of theme and colors.
For girls of course the colors pink and purple, princess, animals, fairy tale, popular girls characters like Dora etc. Or ladybugs are just a few theme ideas.
Boys could have an assortment of blues and designed around a pirates theme or one of these space ships, firefighters, trucks, race cars or something you have thought of.
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, kids zoo or farm animals.
Games are a true tradition for all showers and one that everyone looks forward to. Baby bottle bingo, Guess the famous kids, which bay food is which, this game is a winner all labels are taken off 8 kids food jars and small disposable spoons are laid beside then each person takes a turn to name all eight kids foods correctly, whoever gets the most right wins a great prize.
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.
The attending guests should all receive a small party favor to show your gratitude and love. These do not have to be fancy or expensive. Some ideas include kids shower chocolate kisses in tin, kids bottle filled with candy, Candles in the shape of a pacifier or kids bottle, personalized magnets, bookmarks, frames etc. These are just some, there are many others you could come up with yourself.
The must do of all kids 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.