Baby Showers are joyous celebrations of Mother and Baby... but if the thought of planning or attending one causes you regrets because of the boring themes and foolish games, we have exciting new ideas for you!  

The "showering" of a the "Mommy-to-Be" has been popular in many countries for hundreds of years but not in the style we know it today. Gifts were given when after a baby was born -- usually at the baby's religious christening or at the baby's debut (it was very common until the middle of this century that no one was invited to the house until the baby was at least a month old because of the fear of diseases). In the very late 1800's, Victorian ladies began having teas for mommy but not till after the baby was born because pregnant women did not appear in public. In the early 1900's, the teas transformed into "showers" (based on the "showering" of the bride before her marriage) and umbrellas became symbolic because it was customary for ladies to carry parasols when they attended these afternoon gatherings. Almost all of the gifts were handmade except the silver that was given to the babies by the grandmothers. In today's world, baby showers are customary and great fun -- especially for a first-time mommy and are referred to as "sprinkles" for mothers having second or more children.

Themes and shower game ideas, menus, party favors, recipes and cakes photos to enhance your perfect party ready for you below. Any of the theme ideas can be adapted to fit your very special baby shower.

• Quick Tips
• Who pays for the shower?
• When should the shower be held?
• Is it acceptable to serve cake & punch instead of a meal?
• To invite the daddy or not to invite the daddy?
• Suprise or not to suprise the mommy-to-be?
• What if the guests don't know each other?
• Can the hostess provide gift suggestions?
• Where do the gifts go when guests arrive?
• What happens when?
• Decorations
• Special Enhancements
• Siblings - Make them feel special!

Ideas you'll find for:

First-Time Mommies Theme Ideas

• A Star is born
• Once upon a time
• Around the clock
• Rubber Duckie Shower

Already Mommies Theme Ideas

• Sprinkle
• Coupons-R-Us
• Guess who's in the kitchen with Dinah?

A Holiday Shower

An Heirloom Quilting Shower

A Far-away Mommy Shower

• Wish you were here

First-Time Grandmother Shower

• Been there, done that!

A Friend that claims -- "I'm Never Having Children" Shower

• No way, Jose!

A Heirloom Gift Idea to make and give

• Baby Shower Quilt
• Heirloom Bonnet
• Baby Burp Towels

Baby Shower Games

• Good night, little baby
• Ice Breakers
  • Puzzle Pieces
  • Shapes
  • Cartoon Character Pairs
  • More Ice Breakers

Party Favor Boxes

An Invitation Poem

Corsages for the Mommy-to-Be

Gift Ideas

Thank You From Baby

After the shower

Cakes & Recipes

Homemade Baby Food Making your own baby food gives you the distinct advantage of controlling what goes into your baby's sensitive tummy. You determine how much, if any, sugar and spices your baby gets. Even when found on sale for as low as 50 cents per jar, producing your own is a much less expensive alternative to ready made. Making baby food is actually very simple with a few simple tools: a blender, food processor, baby food grinder or similar machine, a steamer or boiling pot, ice cube trays, and a few minutes of your time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Baby Wipes Recipe (fun thing to have for a baby shower)

Make a corsage for the mommy-to-be to wear at the 
baby shower or make a bouquet of flowers for the nursery.

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