Baby Shower Style & Themes

Decorations

Baby shower décor often embraces the nature of the party in a literal way, from folding cloth napkins into diaper shapes to creating table centerpieces with baby bottles as vases. But you can certainly dress up the room as you would for any other party. Guests already know they’re at a baby shower, so you have only to immerse them in an environment that’s simple, attractive and festive. Outfit tables with linens, china, and floral arrangements. Your local stationery or party supply store, and many online boutiques, sell stylish paper goods and disposable flatware that will also work well when it comes to beautifying your tables or buffet area.

Color scheming

The simplest way to develop a cohesive theme for the baby shower is to establish a compelling color palette. These hues should be represented in the design of the invitations; then, for the actual event, select a few key elements to communicate your color story. The table linens, china or paper goods, floral arrangements and other decorations are a great place to start. Even the beverages you’re offering are potential participants in the scene you’re creating. The same is true of your snacks and desserts- just keep in mind that a dollop of blue frosting on a cupcake is one thing, but dyed-blue tuna salad tea sandwiches will probably scare people.

Punching up pink and blue
If you know the sex of the child, your shower can certainly embrace one of the traditional gender-specific color schemes-pink for girls, blue for boys. However, you needn’t feel limited to the greeting-card-industry versions of these colors, which many shower hostesses (and guests) may find uninspiring.

Here are some ways to modernize these hues.

Alternative interpretations Instead of traditional pink, try sophisticated alternatives like coral, magenta or watermelon. Consider replacing the usual key or baby blue with navy, slate or royal blue.

One color, multiple shades Rather than sticking to one, specific hue, work within a family of colors-say, three or four different shades of pink or blue that display a range of light-to-dark values.

Mix it up Combine the standard baby-shower pink or blue with a more “grown-up” shade. Sage green and chocolate brown pair well with baby blue; dove gray and charcoal are great with cotton-candy pink.

Beyond the basics

Of course, you can also ignore tradition altogether and opt for a brilliant color scheme of your own choosing. Don’t know the sex of the child? Adopt the same strategy. Here’s where you might find inspiration for a gender-neutral color scheme.

Take a look at the baby’s due date- let’s say it’s March- and use that month’s birthstone as the foundation for your shower colors: aquamarine- shades of aqua and/or ice blue. The mother’s birthstone color can be used as an accent hue.

Yellow is the default “unisex” color. Also consider hues in the turquoise, green and orange families.

The mother’s or both parents’ favorite colors are perfectly valid sources of inspiration.

Check out baby shower favors to match any of your shower themes.

Baby Shower Invitation

The information you must include in baby shower invitation

Baby shower date

Names of the parents Even if it’s a women-only shower, Dad usually makes an appearance at the very end to say “hello”.

Time and duration Three to four hours is a sensible length for a baby shower.

Address Include a map/direction card insert; if the shower is to be held at a venue other than a private home, include its phone number and website.

The sex of the child Only if applicable- many parents want the sex to be a surprise.

Registry info The word-of-mouth route has served shower guests well enough for decades, but it’s generally considered okay to include an insert that lists the stores and /or websites where the mother or parents have created registries.

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Baby Shower Décor Ideas and Projects

Part of the fun of planning a shower is showing off your creative side with some interesting baby-related décor. Many of the ideas and projects described here have the added benefit of doing double duty as both a baby shower centerpiece and baby shower gifts or table décor and a guest favor.

Centerpiece

The rule of thumb for a centerpiece is that if it will be used on a table where people are seated, it should be low enough to see over. Taller centerpieces can be used as a focal point on food-service tables, counters, or buffet tables.

Lollipops in pots. Use giant lollipops stuck into terracotta pots in place of flowers as centerpieces. Pots should be large enough to balance the lollipop; usually, about 3-inch to 4-inch pots will work. Start by filling a pot with Oasis Floral Foam (dried-arrangement type), available from floral suppliers, then push a lollipop stick into the middle to create the “flower.” Cover the Oasis with paper shred, bubble gum, jelly beans, lemon drops, or other individually wrapped candies. Finish arrangement by tying a ribbon around the lollipop stick.

The pots can be painted in a coordinating color or be decorated with dots, stripes, checks, or other patterns. Intersperse mini terracotta pots filled with candy around the table for added punch.

Baby bottles. Empty baby bottles make great centerpieces and table décor. For a centerpiece, fill eight to ten mini baby bottles with pink, blue, or theme-inspired-color jelly beans, then blanket the table with them.

Pinwheels. Pinwheels in assorted sizes are easy to make, easy to coordinate with your theme, and look festive and fun. Use our pattern to make your own with specialty paper from a scrap-booking or invitation store. When made in multiple sizes they can replace flowers. At outdoor parties, stick them in the ground around the yard like kinetic sculptures twirling merrily in the breeze. You can also buy them online or at your local toy store.

Paint cans. Available at paint supply and hardware stores, paint cans come in two sizes-quarts and galloons-and make a great container for everything from flowers to popcorn. Untouched, the silver finish has an industrial chic persona, but they can also be covered with wrapping paper or a custom label created on the computer or by hand. They are inexpensive, usually less than $2 apiece, and provide an easy way to bring your theme to the table.

Baby-sock flowers. Twisted and rolled from tiny baby socks, these “flowers” require minimal skills to make, but they have a big impact as well as a practical use-they can be taken apart so that the socks can be worn by baby. Rosettes can also be made from layette items, which make a fabulous bouquet for mom, centerpiece, and gift for baby. Roses can be made at-home or, for the craft-challenged, purchased online.

Diaper cake or cupcakes. The tiered tower of diapers is wrapped in ribbon and frosted with baby products like shampoo, lotion, pacifiers, bottles, and socks-and a stuffed animal or crib toy on top is a baby shower standard. Cloth or disposable diapers can be used, depending on the new parents’ preference. Cakes can be created with one to five tiers, so they can become a substantial and useful centerpiece.

Napkin rings

When you accessorize a table, the napkin ring acts as party jewelry. Experiment with different colors, textures, and materials and go a little crazy.

Pipe cleaners. Alone or in a group, these versatile with wonders can be twisted into a variety of curls and wiggles to create a festive look.

Ribbons. Giant satin bows, simple grosgrain knots, or exotic wired, multilayered bows can be tied around a plain napkin for lots of impact. Raffia-wrapped linen napkins give the table an air of sophistication.

Pacifiers and rattles. Slip the napkin in the ring or tie it to the napkin with ribbon or pipe cleaners. Pacifiers and rattles come in a variety of colors and can be collected and sanitized for the mommy-to-be to take home.

Licorice laces, candy button tape, and candy bracelets. Tie around brightly colored cloth or paper napkins for edible, playful, and kid-inspired tableware.

Clever favors

Sending guests home with a little present is part of the shower tradition. Although it is not necessary, it’s a nice sendoff from the hostess. Favors can match the theme, and should be something that all guests, regardless of age or situation, will enjoy and appreciate. When possible, choose favors that can do double duty as both a guest takeaway and a décor item.

Food items

Favors based on food items are possibly the most popular, versatile, and of course, yummy. Chocolate is a perennial favorite, followed by nut blends, jelly beans, and the like. A food-focused favor allows you to integrate the shower theme in the packaging, while still giving something that everyone will enjoy.

If you choose to give food as a favor, a good way to integrate it into your shower design is to customize it. You can create personalized labels and packaging on your computer, or go online to order it done for you. A decadent jar of hot fudge sauce with a shipping-tag label stating “share the cravings” is destined to be a hit with guests.

Consider these food-related ideas:

Candy bars. Customize candy bars for a “sweet” shower favor or birth announcement. Easy and inexpensive, you can create your own candy bar label on the computer, download a design from the web, or order them with customized designs either online or at candy specialty stores.

Snack packs. Create your own signature snack mix for a unique and interesting take-home gift. Roast cashews with rosemary and place in a labeled tin, blend candied walnuts and bing cherries for a terrific salad topper, try popcorn and gummy fish in mini-fishbowls ties with cellophane. Homemade garlic-thyme croutons in a wax paper bag with a Caesar salad recipe, or handmade granola in a tin canister will all be high-impact, low-budget remembrances.

Specialty foods. If sweets don’t suit your shower-favor desires, consider more unusual food products. Olive oil, extra virgin or infused with Meyer lemons or herbs, is a cook’s dream. Or maybe gourmet popcorn packets packaged with list of popcorn toppers like chocolate chips. Or perhaps beverage-flavoring syrups with a recipe for an Italian soda, exotic coffees or teas, bags of pasta-they now come in unusual shapes, flavors, and colors-with for example, a pomodoro sauce recipe card. Jellies, mustards, tapenades, olives, and lemon or lime curds are available with beautiful packaging in a variety of sizes and price points.

Novelty candies. Baby bottles filled with candy, candy lipsticks, and jewelry can all be incorporated into adorable shower favors. Margarita lollipops, lollipops shaped like dice, and classic old-fashioned swirl pops come pre-wrapped, so they only need a tag, ribbon, or label to say “thank you and goodbye.”

Don’t forget to add a customized label to your favor. They add that extra special touch.

Beauty products

Since so many baby showers are the exclusive domain of women, beauty products are always a favor favorite. The advantage of a beauty-product present is that one or two tiny items are all you need. If you have the time, you can collect samples from the department store makeup counters. The local mall or drug emporium carriers a dazzling array of products and samples for every conceivable beauty need-from dry-skin cream and scrub to a honey-infused facial mask.

Lotion and creams. Hand creams, eye creams, bleaching creams, smoothing creams, tanning creams, toning creams, wrinkle creams-there is a cream for everything. From fragrance-infused to fragrance-free, you will have dozens of options to choose from, including the now popular “green” products that are environmentally and socially responsible.

Makeup. A shimmery lip gloss, a neutral-toned eye pencil, makeup remover pads, travel-size brushes, even travel containers for makeup make great favors, and women love the idea of getting something they don’t always buy for themselves.

Fingers and toes. Manicure and pedicure products are always a good bet. Nail polishes in neutrals or fashion colors never go out of style. Emery boards-they now come in leopard, zebra, polka dots, and stripes-paired with toe separators, polish remover, or fancy cotton balls are another good favor.

Stress busters. Anything that enhances the potential to relax is a plus. Eye masks, aroma-therapy bath products, specialty shampoos, even scented candles to put around the tub all make a splash as baby shower favors.

Baby Shower Color and Pattern Palettes

There are three elements of design that you can use to tie your decorating scheme into your shower’s theme. Color creates a mood and unifies the party space, a mix of patterns and solids creates interest, and theme icons remind guests that this is a baby shower.

Using colors

Any colors can be incorporated in the baby shower decorating theme. When using colors for party décor, avoid a smorgasbord-too many colors is visually distracting. Tie things together by using no more than three colors-main colors, on slightly lighter, and the third slightly stronger or brighter for accent. For example: use a soft pink with white and touches of black for drama. Substitute bubble-gum pink for the pastel and chocolate brown for the black to create a trendier look.

The following table shows some traditional and trendy color palettes that you can consider in your décor. Use this table to select your color palette. Carry the color scheme through in paper goods like napkins, plates and cups, flowers, and favors.

Using solids and patterns

Patterns add interest and depth to the decorating scheme. When using patterns, the scale of the design must be considered. Large, bold graphic designs make a definitive, modern statement, but can also be overwhelming. Small floral and geometric designs, too much of a good thing is simply too much-black and white polka-dot napkins can add a perky touch, but a whole room attired in dots is dizzying. Save strong patterns for accents; use solids or subtler patterns for larger areas like tablecloths.

Using icons

If you have chosen a theme based on a particular image or item-a baby carriage, an angel, a duck, a rattle-you may want to incorporate this into your decorating plans. You can use the icon on invitations, as part of the centerpieces, or perhaps as a featured design on the paper plates, napkins, and cups you plan to use. By using graphic software or even a color copy machine, you can incorporate cute icons into your decorating plans and put your own creative signature on the baby shower.

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Sonoma Lavender Lamb

Sonoma Lavender Lamb is perfect gift either for new baby or new mom.


This super soft lamb is filled with the finest lavender from the Sonoma Valley. It also contains a heating pack that can be warmed in the microwave one minute for a warming and calming snuggling. Warm and comforting. Made of an especially soft, microfiber plush with a velvet-like fabric on feet, tail, back of ears, and nose.

A removable insert is filled with lavender to soothe, and flaxseed to hold the heat. Lavender is relaxing and soothing for many, which can help some people sleep. What a great gift both for baby and mom!

They are washable—remove insert to wash in cold water. Lovingly hand-stuffed and finished in Sonoma, California.

This gift comes wrapped in cello and tied with a personalized ribbon expressing your sentiment.

Features
* Huggable Heated Sonoma Lavender Filled Lamb: 9" tall and 12" long from nose to tip of tail.
* Personalized Ribbon
* Cello Wraped


You may also like Gund Bunny and Blooms Baby Gift Bucket and Hops and Chocolate Baby Gift Set. These are very good baby gift sets.


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Lamb Coat Gift Set by Baby Gund

 Looking for the perfect gifts for baby? Gund Lamb Coat Set is the one, which is fun and practical, any new baby and mom will appreciate it.

This adorable Lamb Coat Gift Set by Baby Gund will keep your new bundle of joy cozy this spring.

Plush coat with hood and full pink satin lining. The hood has bunny face and ears. An orange felt carrot-shaped pocket holds a stuffed lamb with rattle tethered to the inside of the pocket so your little one won't drop it!.

Adorable satin bow with single button fastner, and cute lamb hood with satin ears and embroidered lamb face! and of course a tufty lamb tail on the back!

Labelled as 3-12 months approximate sizes; Baby Safe.

This sweet little coat will make baby feel like they are wrapped in their favorite blankey, completely lined in satin on the inside, and amazingly soft plush on the outside.

This coat is MACHINE WASHABLE.

This gift is tied with a personalized ribbon expressing your sentiment.

Features:
* Satin Lined Baby Lamb Coat sized 3-12 months
* Plush Lamby
* Plush Baby Lamby Rattle
* White Gift Box
* Personalized Ribbons
* Machine washable


You may also like Ducky Coat Gift Set by Baby Gund and Bunny Coat Gift Set by Baby Gund. 
These are unique baby gift sets for any new babies. 

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Baby Shower Gift Giving Guidance and Shopping Tips

Buying baby shower gifts sometimes can be very stressful. You may be thinking of the gift that can be practical and appropriate for the family, and also think about something impressive and eye-catching. Here have some baby shower gift giving guidance and shopping tips may help you.

Before you buy any baby gifts, ask yourself the following questions:

The sex of the baby: Your baby shower invitation would include this information. So you cab buy baby gifts for boy, or baby gifts for girl. If not, go unisex baby gift items.

How many babies on the way: If the baby shower is for twins or triples, you may buy gifts in multiples.

Any items that aren’t needed: If new parents have already had a baby, the expensive baby gear they acquired upon the birth of their first one may not need to be replaced this time.

The child’s age: If the baby shower is for an adoption, this information is very important. You need to buy something age appropriate.

The season: Considering the season in which baby will be born will make sure to buy appropriate products for the new baby.

Is the mom allergic to any fabric: If you know that the new mom is allergic to any material, avoid the gift made of this material.

The budges: Always keep in mind that how much you want to spend.

Baby Shower Gift Shopping Tips:

Traditional baby gifts: Practical and traditional baby gifts will never go wrong. A baby layette is a popular traditional gift for baby shower. (New baby tends to outgrow 0-3 months size range clothes very quickly, you may choose bigger size of layette for 12-18 months.). Baby toys are another good choice, like rattles, soft dolls, music toys, crib toys, play mats, and play saucer are all perfect baby gifts. Nursery essential furniture is a more expensive traditional baby gift. You may choose crib, changing table, dresser, pocking chair, diaper caddy, toy box, rug, or music play.

Trendy baby gifts: Fashion has toddled into the arena of baby products. Like designer baby clothing. Or you may go “Green”, organic baby products are now found in many baby items, such as baby clothing, bedding, baby blankets, skin products, and cleaning products. Or Baby Einstein’s CDs and DVDs on baby sign language are really help new baby to communicate with the world as early as 12 months old. The new parents will appreciate these thoughtful gift ideas.

Baby gift with theme: If you want your gift to be eye-catching and give a punch to the party, you may choose or create unique baby gifts to match baby shower theme. Such as baby gift baskets, diaper cake, or baby clothes bouquets are all good choices. Usually these baby gifts are filled with baby essentials, very practical, and presented in matching gift boxes, buckets, or beautiful baskets. Or get personalized baby gifts. Don’t forget to check the quality of the product.

The birth of baby is a universally joyous occasion, and expecting mothers, and often both parents, are honored with a baby shower. The most baby shower gifts are intended to help ease the financial strain that comes with furnishing a nursery and purchasing essentials. So even you buy something trendy, please keep them practical as well.

Written by Camber Lea. 2009

Camber Lea is an experienced business owner who specializes in gifts for baby and baby shower gifts. Her advice will help you find baby gifts and baby shower gifts with unique styles. Get free shipping orders and bargains at Baby Depot.

Gingham and Giggles 3 Tier Diaper Cake

New Arrival! Gingham and Giggles 3 Tier Diaper Cake is such a perfect baby shower centerpiece.

This adorable Gingham and Giggles 3 tiers diaper cake is loaded with baby products such as 35 disposable diapers, burp cloths, infant toys, and Johnson's Johnson baby skin care products.

It comes with Personalized Ribbon!

Major Features:
* 35 Disposable Diapers
* Super Soft Elephant Plush
* Barbell Rattle
* Fork & Spoon Set
* Pacifier Clip
* Pacifier
* Scratch Mittens
* Johnson's Baby Lotion
* Johnson's Baby Bath
* Johnson's Baby Powder
* Johnson's Baby Lotion
* Johnson's Baby Shampoo
* Desitin Diaper Cream
* 2 Burp Cloths
* It's A Girl Stork Decoration
* Personalized Ribbon

How to Choose Baby Gifts or Baby Shower Gifts

Opening the gifts is perhaps the most anticipated at any newborn baby party or baby shower party. The chorus of ooohs over beautiful baby gift basket, soft receiving blanket, and cute baby clothing is a sweet reminder of the rite of passage into motherhood. As family member, friend, or guest of the new parents, you always want give unique baby gifts to the new parents to make good impression.

But choosing the right baby gifts can be very stressful. Here are a few gift suggestions and ideas may help you find the perfect baby gifts. There are lots of gifts you can give to new baby, no matter how trendy or unique the gift is, always keep it practical!

Baby Basic Necessities

Everyone loves dressing a baby, friends and family will all want to buy clothes for the new baby as soon as he is born. You may buy baby basic layette, normally it includes 4-6 wide-necked cotton undershirts or T-shirts, 3 to 5 soft cotton pants, 2 receiving blankets, Two to ten burp cloths or bibs, 2 footed sleepers or nightgowns, 1 outer suit, 2 cotton hats, 2 pairs socks. Some layette have baby hooded towels and wash cloths. Many moms wished they had received larger-sized clothing because their babies outgrew the newborn size outfits within two months.

You may add crib blankets or quilt, crib sheets, crib bumpers, or even baby skin care products such as baby power, shampoo, oil, and soap. To bring a small box of disposable diapers in addition to the main baby gift is always appreciated. If the parents adopted an older child, they may appreciate larger-sized clothes.

Baby basic necessities always can be found at baby stores or online baby gift stores. They put baby necessities all together, and present them in basket, gift box to create beautiful gift presentation, and there are lots of colors, themes, and styles you can choose from. For shower party, baby gift baskets, diaper cake, personalized baby gifts, and baby gift sets are always the perfect baby gifts, they also can be used as baby shower centerpieces.

Would Be Nice to Have Baby Items

If you want add extra to your basic baby gifts, the following baby items are all good ideas. Insulate baby bottle carrier, baby hangers, crib hangers, crib toys, brush and comb set, crib pillow and pillowcases, baby record book, personalized baby clothing, growth chart, feeding spoon, baby bathtub, baby thermometer, nursery decorations, bath thermometer, stuffed animals, rattles and teething rings, baby scissors, baby shoes, potty chair or training set, musical toys, baby scale, picture frames, safety gate, baby carrier, soft books, and piggy bank.

More Expensive Baby Products

If you are very close to the family and would like to buy more expensive baby products, think about the following baby items. Like crib, rocking chair, car seat, baby swing, baby walker/ jumper, bassinet, dressing table, rocker, intercom nursery monitor, stroller, baby bracelet, playpen, and high chair. Sometime the new parents have made the item they need clear on the invitation.

By the way, it’s always a good idea to ask the family which baby items they need the most and which they have already received. That way there won’t be a duplication of gifts for baby .

Make Baby Night Nursing Easy

Because the newborn baby's biological clock hasn't established yet, they may wake you frequently during the night. And baby’s crying and screaming can make new parents very exhausted. Most of the new parents are struggling with the night nursing issue. In fact, if new parents can prepare baby’s night necessaries in advance and have knowledge of how to respond to baby’s sudden events, night nursing could be easier.

If you are struggling with the night nursing issue, here has some tips and advices from experienced parents may help.

Some experienced parents give me the inspiration to write down these useful night nursing tips.

Knowing the possible events may occur during the night nursing:
1, Baby is hunger or thirst
2, Baby suppress urine or has damp diaper or bed
3, Baby feels too hot or too cold
4, Baby is bitten by the mosquito or other insects
5, Bad sleeping position causes difficult breathing
6, Sudden sickness

Controlling the temperature to create good sleep environment
1. Window: Open the window to get some fresh air, and then close it before sleep.
2. Crib: Don’t set crib under the window or the air conditioner.
3. Clothes and bedding: Don’t let your baby go to sleep naked even in the hot summer, protect the baby's belly with some light baby blankets. Depending on the temperature, put on light-weight cotton sleeper or heavy fleece sleeper.
4. Air conditioner: The wind direction should not toward baby’s bed and as far as possible. Adjust the air conditioner to the natural wind mode or breeze status during the sleep.

Preparing baby night necessaries in advance
1, Feeding supplies: Breast milk feeding is more convenient. Lying down is ideal for night feedings; when baby is small, you may need to lay her on a pillow so the baby can reach your nipple. Or you may store expressed milk in the refrigerator. This will free you from feeling tired down by breast-feeding, and allow your baby to be fed by your partner if you feel really tired.
If your baby drinks formulas, you need prepare 1-2 ready-to-feed bottles, milk power, and hot & cold water. Don’t put these supplies too far away from you. After feeding the baby, give them some warm water to drink to keep their mouth clean.

2, Diapers and bedding: Changing diapers during the night will keep baby dry and comfortable. Make sure your baby don’t sleep on the damp bedding, if bedding gets wet, you must change it. So always keep some clean diapers and bedding set aside.

3, Clothes: Vomiting milk will make baby clothes dirty and wet, so always prepare two sets of clean baby clothes ready for current season. You may buy from baby depot.

4, Comfort supplies: Soft toys, rattles, latex nipples, or music can calm down the baby, and provide comfort for the baby. You may prepare some comfort supplies for the night. If baby’s crying, these comfort supplies can be very useful.

5, Paper towel: You will need paper towels during the night before and after feeding or changing, so be prepared.

6, Common drugs and thermometer: You need prepare drugs for insect bitten. If you baby keep crying all the time, and have red flash on the cheek, take the temperature. Sometimes you need rash to the hospital, so always prepare some hospital necessary supplies in advance for both the baby and yourself. Put them aside.

Disney Mickey Mouse First Library Baby Gift Basket

Mickey Mouse is always an American icon. We introduce you this adorable Disney Mickey Mouse First Library Baby Gift Basket.
 
This Disney Mickey Mouse Gift Basket is filled with wonderful Disney musical and board books, wonderful Disney book collection,  the perfect first library for any new baby.  

Basket comes with personalized ribbon, this gift is sure to be the hit of the baby shower party.


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Disney Baby Gift

New arrivals! Must See!

These unique Disney Baby Gifts include Disney baby gift baskets, Disney diaper cakes, Disney Mini Radio Flyer Wagons, and Disney baby gift sets. 

Looking for your favorite Disney characters?  Such as Disney baby Mickey Mouse, Disney baby Minnie Mouse, Disney baby Daffy Duck, Disney baby Goofy and Disney baby Winnie The Pooh.


Disney baby gift baskets are perfect for baby shower gifts, cute and adorable Disney dolls and musical books will be welcome at any shower party.


Disney Mini Radio Flyer Wagons contains Disney baby dolls and books, and Radip Flyer Toys Wagon, baby's favorite, which is perfect for baby's carrying his favorite toys.


Disney diaper cake is always the best baby shower centerpiece.  Pick up the one which fits for baby boy shower theme or baby girl shower theme, you will never go wrong.

Birth Announcement

Introduce you some very unique baby birth announcements

Personalized Photo Birth Announcement E-Cards

Great alternative for budget conscious individuals. You can send Photo Birth Announcements to your family members or friends at the same time without mailing fee and shipping cost. Baby Photo Birth Announcement E-Card is an efficient and environmentally friendly way to share your good news.

You also can post your Baby Personalized Photo Birth Announcement E-Card on your Blog or your baby’s Blog.  It's so unique, you couldn't find somewhere else. One of the kind.

Prefer traditional way?! Not Problem! You also can print it out with your own printer, or print it locally with more professional printers. Print Size is from 5"x7", 4"x6", 8"x10", 7"x5" to  8'x4", 6' x 6", 10" x 6". You can choose any paper type you want, be creative! Then send it, or save it in your baby’s albums, or put on your Blog.

 

Personalized Birth Announcement Baby Blankets and Wall Arts

 
Unique and definitely one-of-a-kind birth announcement baby blankets for all to admire. Make great baby shower gifts. You may present them with an image on a sheet of a paper showing them exactly what they will be getting as soon as the baby is born. 

How are about birth announcement wall arts, choose your favorite design and color, or your baby's zodiac sign. Now you can have personalized baby birth announcement that may last forever. These wall arts can be perfect baby nursery wall decor, how cool is that!

Baby Shower Gifts

Gift registries

Once your plans for the baby shower are in place, it’s up to the parents-to-be to create baby gift registries at a few stores; websites are best and make it easy for out-of –towners to purchase and send gifts. New mothers-to-be should consult friends and family who have recently had babies to determine the exact products, brands and quantities to include on their registries. You may or may not be qualified to advice; at the very least, registering parents should remember to include older babyhood items, not just those for infants. One can never register for too many bibs, burp cloths or thin, soft wash cloths. Another tip: don’t register for several quantities of one type of bottle because you may have to try to a few brands to see which one works best for your baby.

Gift guidance

As hostess of the shower, you may find yourself fielding an array of gift-related questions when guests call or email to RSVP. To the end, make sure you follow the guidelines, opposite:

Where the parents are registered These days, almost everyone who accepts an invitation to a baby shower will expect to purchase their gift from an online or in-store gift registry. Whether it’s a website or a physical address or both, you should know where these registries exist as well as the particulars of accessing them.

The sex of the child Ideally, your invitations would include this information or imply that the shower is “unisex”. If not, additional clarification may be needed.

How many babies are on the way Is the person carrying twins, triplets or an even larger brood? This is something that guests will certainly find helpful when shopping for gifts because they’ll know to buy in multiples.

The child’s age Applicable- and important- if you’re planning a shower to celebrate an adoption.

The gifts that are already spoken for Parents and close relatives often call dibs on significant purchases like the baby carriage, crib, bedding and changing table- guests planning to give an expensive group gift will appreciate having this information.

Any items that aren’t needed If the couple has already had a baby or two, the gear they acquired upon the birth of their first child may not need to be replaced this time around.

Shopping tips

If you find yourself in a deeper baby-gift conversation with certain guests, you may wish to volunteer the following shopping advice:

Sizes New mothers often receive a surplus of infant-size baby clothes that they end up not being able to use because new babies tend to outgrow this size range very quickly. Encourage guests to buy clothes in larger sizes: buying in the 12 to 18 months range will set your outfit apart and practically guarantee that it gets worn.

Season When deciding on a particular item or size, always consider the season in which baby will be wearing it. If the baby is expected in July, it doesn’t make sense to buy cozy sleepers, warm coats and long-sleeved shirts in size 0 to 3 months when the weather will be hot.

Allergies If the mother is allergic to wool, she’s not going to want to clothe or swaddle her baby in anything made of this material.

Practicality New parents generally agree that stuffed animals, no matter how cute and cuddly, are not as desirable as the infant care essentials they will be using on a daily basis.

Safety Stay away from glass-eyed dolls and stuffed animals and any other toys that might be harmful to baby if he/she puts them in his/her mouth.

Opening the gifts
Let’s be honest, the opening of baby shower gifts is the focus of the baby shower and everyone attending is prepared to “oooh” and “ahhh” accordingly as the showeree unwraps each and every one of those beribboned boxes. However, some showerees choose to open up gifts in private, preferring instead to spend the event socializing with guests. If you showeree is prepared to go the traditional gift opening route, a friend or family member should be in charge of handing over each gift; once opened, it should be set aside with the card or gift-tag carefully placed inside the box. Another close friend or family member should sit alongside the mother-to-be with pen and paper to jot down each gift and person who gave it. This important step makes the process of sending thank-you notes that much easier.

Baby Shower Favors

Baby Shower Favors

Guests always appreciate party favors, especially when they’re given up a precious weekend afternoon to attend the baby shower and have come to the event bearing gifts for baby themselves. Here are some guaranteed crowd-pleasers:
Brownies
Chocolates
Compilation CDs with song titles that include the word “baby”
Cookie cutters
Cookies
Cupcakes
Drawer sachets
Ink stamps
Jars of jam or honey
Little notebooks
Lollipops
Miniature books of poetry or inspiring quotes
Paper fans
Picture frames
Scented candle baby shower favors
Soaps in baby animal shapes
Tea or coffee
Tiny pitchers
Trinket or pill boxes

In lieu of, or in addition to favors, you might like to make a donation to a children’s charity like UNICEF or the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Since traditional favors often skew towards the feminine, making a charity donation is a great way to honor guests at a co-ed baby shower.

Baby Shower Prizes

If you’re playing games, have some choice prizes on hand to award winners. You may also want to have a few “door prizes” on offer- these are prizes given to guests as a result of sheer serendipity. For example, you could place a sticker underneath one or several plates at your tables. Before the showeree opens her gifts, thank everyone for coming and ask them to take a peek under their plates. Those with stickers “win”. Another popular door prize: awarding a gift to the guest whose birthday is closest to the baby’s due date. Some prize possibilities that are universally desirable:
Gift certificates
Toiletry gift set
Bottle of wine or Champagne
One-size-fits-all slippers
Pretty stationery
Gourmet vinegar or olive oil
Fancy assorted chocolates
One of the floral centerpieces decorating each table at the shower

Basic Elements of Baby Shower Décor

Most baby shower hostesses are chomping at the bit to dive into the fun part of party planning- decorating. Styling the baby shower can run the gamut from simply a line of yellow duckies on the dining room table to a living room completely swathed in pink tulle. The theme usually dictates the party’s flair as well as the parting gift- the favors. In the chapter, you will discover some new ideas, professional decorating tips, and delightful favors that guests will love.

Before you get carried away with colors and patterns, paper plates, and polka-dot linens, take the time to evaluate the areas that need to be dressed up for the party and the elements that will make your home look festive.

You already have determined the critical details like how many guests are coming; whether you are serving appetizers, a meal, or just dessert; and whether it will be sit-down or buffet, catered or potluck. Now you can have some fun and add the finishing touches.

Start by walking through your home or shower venue with designer eyes. Some rooms have a natural focal point, like a fireplace or bay windows. Some have dramatic architecture, while others have a cozy, comfortable look. Don’t look at the flaws, look at the space. This is the canvas that you will create your shower look in and on.

Areas to decorate

The major areas to evaluate for decorating are the outdoor entrance to the home, the inside entryway or foyer, the main party room- whether it’s your living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, or patio, and the power room.

Walkway. Your home’s walkway will welcome guests to the party held inside. It should be swept of debris and, if necessary, lit at night for safety. Luminaries- paper bags filled with sand and a candle- are inexpensive and give a warm, inviting party feel. A terracotta pot with a flowering plant or topiary or a balloon bouquet at the door also announces the festivities within. Wreaths or other door ornaments can be tied with tulle or ribbon for a simply way to say, “Come in for party.”

Inside entryway. Once inside, guests will need to unburden themselves of presents and, perhaps, coats. Have a coat closet or rack at the ready and a designed place to put gifts. If you foyer is large enough, consider setting up a cocktail/ mock tail station with a tray of drinks.

Main room, living room, or family room. This is where the party will happen. During your walk-through you will need to consider traffic flow and conversational seating arrangements. Professional party planners often rearrange the furniture to form clusters of chairs around or in proximity to a low table. Remove any excess clutter or delicate breakable.

Powder room. A vase of flowers, a votive candle, interesting guest towels, an unusual soap, and a bottle of hand lotion give a bathroom a party feel.

Backyard. Think of your backyard as another room in your home. If weather permits, bring some indoor seating outside and add homey touches like warm woven throws, colorful cushions, or interesting pillows. Don’t forget to carry the theme outside by using flowers, candles, umbrellas, an area rug, and even balloons.

Focal points. Make the most of what you already have by featuring your room’s natural focal point, be it a fireplace, window, or archway. Another option is to create a new focus area- set up a seat of honor by wrapping a dining room chair in tulle, tie a balloon bouquet for added emphasis, then arrange presents nearby for easy access when it’s time to unwrap them. A dining room table or food serving table is an obvious place to spotlight and should receive special attention- a multilayered tablescape including candles, flowers, rose petals, baby items, confetti, menu cards, and the like.

Elements

Dressing up your home for the party takes many elements, all of them sensory. The use of color, lighting, and space arrangement all contribute to the creation of a party look.

Visual elements. Once you have determined the areas that will receive your attention, look around and figure out what you have on hand that can be used as part of the décor. For example,like baby nursery wall decor, you may choose some nursery wall hangings.

Lighting. Use light levels to create mood. A room should be well lit. but not glaring and harsh. Low lights and candles create a feeling of intimacy, which may work for a more formal dinner, an evening of cocktails, or a luncheon with girlfriends and conversation.

Space arrangement. Traffic should flow easily. Make sure that seating is clustered and pathways for movement are clear. Allow for travel space around food-service tables, and avoid traffic bottlenecks by placing beverages and food in separate areas. Be sure to have appropriate seating for the mom-to-be and any elderly guests. Open presents in an area that will allow most people to sit or watch comfortably.

Auditory elements. A party without music is a bad place to be; music fills in the party space. You don’t need to hire a deejay for every event, but you will need a mix of tunes, a sound system, and enough songs to last for three to four hours. Music should be played loud enough to add a note of interest, but not so loud that you can’t hear your own conversation.

Aromatic elements. The power of scent is well documented. Nothing is as intoxicating as the smell of cookies baking, garlic roasting, or something browning on the grill. Equally powerful is the fragrance of flowers, perfume, or candle baby shower favors.

Creating Baby Shower Decor That Delivers Your Theme

Now that you have inventoried your home for potential decorating treasures, you are ready to tie your baby shower together. Colors and baby icons that relate to your selected theme must be incorporated into the layers of party materials. When blended and mixed, these elements will lend flair and style.

Before you begin shopping for table toppers, centerpieces, and the like, take into account that is coming to your shower. Is your guest list made up of adults, grownups with young children, couples, ladies from church, girlfriends from work, or mothers and grandmothers? You don’t want bone china and chintz with kids racing around the pool.

Shower décor and the budget

The purpose of shower décor is to enhance what already exists, not to hide every flaw in the venue space. Typically, shower décor, including paper plates, napkins, cups, baby shower centerpiece, flowers, candles, and balloons, represents about 20 percent of the total shower budget.

Most hostesses want to have the nicest possible shower they can afford. But decorating costs can add up quickly, so as with all party preparation, planning is a must. Once you have assessed your space and figured out all the decorating possibilities, you must determine what you will need to purchase or bring in to set the party mood.

Materials and supplies

Like all parties, a baby shower does require a few special purchases to complete the event, regardless of what you choose for the theme and décor. Here are some of the basics your party will need to get dressed up for company.

Dishware and silverware. If you have decided not to use paper plates and the like, you should assess your dishware. Today, an eclectic mix of good china with everyday dishes, and multiple patterns of glassware and flatware are encourages and often gives a more interesting effect.

Paper goods. If you are using paper plates and cups, they should match the décor. If in doubt, stick with basic white. Printed paper goods are usually prettier, but sacrifice looks for durability when choosing a paper plate-and avoid costly carpet and furniture cleaning from a messy spill off a droopy plate.

Linens. In lieu of the standard damask tablecloths you may have in a hope chest or closet, you can use old quilts, patterned sheets, burlap, canvas, even butcher paper as table dressing. As with all décor, layering adds interest and richness-a burlap table cloth with a lace overlay, white linen with brown wrapping paper, will set a dramatic and creative table. Felt, designer fabrics, and tulle can all be used as runners.

Table accessories. Candlesticks, framed menu cards, napkin rings, and place cards are perfect table accessories. Load picture frames with baby pictures of Mommy, Daddy, or Siblings. A pacifier or a rattle can double as a napkin ring, or you could fill baby bottles with pink or blue jelly beans and add a shipping tag with a guest name to use as a place card. All these can be very good baby shower favors.

Balloons. Balloon bouquets are festive and pack a lot of decorating punch. Clusters up a walkway, strategically placed around the backyard, or tied to the back of each chair make the environment more festive.

Flowers. Baby showers and flowers go well together. Consult with your florist about what is seasonally available, because out of season blooms can send your budget soaring. Remember to also put fresh flowers or a flowering plant in the powder room.

Baby items. It’s a baby shower. After all. Decorate with stuffed animals, bath or beach toys, big yellow trucks, or sweetly dressed baby dolls. Wrap baby products in tulle, then cluster them together and tie with a giant bow. Diaper cake is very good baby shower centerpiece.