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Baby Shower Games

Whether you are planning a shower or having one thrown in your honor, you will probably be playing some games. Shower games are a tradition at most baby showers. Even if you think they are corny and out of date, you will want to join in the fun. Here are some common games played at showers I have attended over the years. Baby Shower Charades: Divide guests into two teams for this game. Write baby related things on slips of paper and place these in a bowl. Some examples include changing a diaper, taking the baby to the doctor, giving … Continue reading →

Planning a Baby Shower

A baby shower can be planned by any friend or relative of the expectant couple. In general, the couple should not host the party. This is not considered proper shower etiquette. Often the mother to be’s best friend, sister or mother will host the shower in honor of the couple. The first step in planning a baby shower is to set the date. There are no hard and fast rules for the timing of a shower. Most of the time, they are held in the last trimester or last month of pregnancy. In some cultures, such as Jewish people, showers … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk About Creating a Shower Registry

Okay let’s get real here – a lot of the things that parents-to-be get at their baby showers are essentially useless, or for Someone Else. Case in point: A kiddie potty. I got this at my second baby shower, even though it was NOT on my register. That one went back to the store, and I’ll tell you why. In the immediacy of your baby’s first few months, diapers will trump many of the fancy gadgets that are on the market now. Yes, potties are certainly useful when the time comes, but the average for potty learning is about three … Continue reading →

What If I Don’t Get a Baby Shower?

Did you have a baby shower? If not, did you miss it because you had your baby the day your shower was to be hosted like a friend of mine or did your friends just not throw you a baby shower? Let me tell you a little secret – no one threw me a baby shower. In fact, when I was called upon a couple of years ago to pitch in for a baby shower for another friend, I was more than a little stumped. So What Do You Do If No One Throws You a Baby Shower? Throw one … Continue reading →

Event Planning: The Baby Shower

Do you know someone who is about to have a baby and what you really want to do is throw them a baby shower, but you have no idea where to start? If you’re anything like me, you’ll be out searching the web and talking to your relatives and trying to figure out what to do, who to invite, when you need to get things started and what to actually do once you get everyone there. The following tips are designed to help you plan a baby shower whether you’ve done it a dozen times or never before. Some of … Continue reading →

5 Top Gifts for a New Baby

We’ve talked about baby showers and baby gifts before, so what can you offer for a new baby that hasn’t already been gifted at the baby shower and more? The following five gifts are a great help for new arrivals. 1. Garment Extenders Basic Comfort offers these Garment Extenders in batches of 3 for four dollars or 6 for six dollars. They are ideal for making those teeny tiny onesies that your baby grows out of in no time flat last longer. In the first year of life, kids go through clothes faster than you can do a load of … Continue reading →

Diaper Bags – What Are You Looking For?

The diaper bag is the mom’s best friend when she has a baby in her life. The diaper bag is the ultimate storage device and carries just about everything you are going to need for your baby when you are out and away from the house. Still, buying a diaper bag can be harder than finding the right crib, changing table or playpen. So if you’re still looking for that right one or you’re considering picking one up for someone as a baby shower gift – here’s a few questions to answer to help make the decision easier. What size … Continue reading →

Baby Shower Games

Looking for a way to have fun at a baby shower and to entertain not only the mom-to-be, but also to just have a good time with the girls. Moms need the women in their lives and we need those girls’ nights out. You may not realize just how valuable those are right now, but the baby shower can be the first time you experience it. So here’s some games that can be a lot of fun to play at your baby shower or at a baby shower you are giving for someone else. Baby Bingo Get a few take … Continue reading →

Registering for Your Baby Shower

At some point, you will likely have a baby shower. Most women have one for the first pregnancy. Having a shower for babies other than the first is becoming more common. You may have a shower for each baby. Registering for a baby shower is a good idea for both you and your guests. Creating a baby registry is good for you because you are more likely to get what you want. Registering also helps avoid duplicate gifts, like five diaper pails. It also makes shopping easier for your guests. They know what you want and what has already been … Continue reading →

Ready or Not: Here They Come

As you may have noticed, it’s multiples week here at the Baby blog. We’ve talked about the concerns you may have with caring for your multiples after birth. We’ve talked about the difficulties in feeding and care. Now let’s talk about the other challenge that you will be preparing for both before and after the birth of your multiples. Double Your Shopping Shopping for a single baby is demanding enough. Common thought is just to buy two of everything when you’re shopping for your twins. So the question is – do you really need to shop for two? Do you … Continue reading →