To the LADIES: How to throw a "baby shower"?

Irissy

Irissy

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#1
Just found out today that one of my girlfriends is 8 months pregno and it's going to be a boy... her 2nd one too! :yahoo: She's the only girl in our group to get married so far and she has been feeling a bit left out by us. Mostly because she's now a SAHM and so she's always busy and will reject our invites to go out. :Push: So to cheer her up, I volunteered to throw her a BABY SHOWER!! :party:

The problem is: I have NEVER been to a baby shower before and I don't know how to throw one. :sweatdrop: Base on what I remember from TV and movies, a bunch of girls get together and shower the "star" with a bunch of baby gifts right? Then I heard from another girlfriend of mine that there's usually "games" to be played at the party? :confused1:

Since she's already in her 8th month, I need to throw one asap (within 2 wks). I'm thinking of having the shower at a nice restaurant and invite all her close friends. Will it be all girls or can I invite guys too? (is there a rule?) As for party favors, I'll pass out a bunch of miniature baby bottles with chocolate/candies in it. As for the "games"... I have no idea what to plan.

So... can any of you experienced ladies offer me some advices? :P Thank you! :heart:
 
#2
One game that was played in the baby shower that was thrown for me: My friend put one scoop of chocolate ice cream in (clean) diapers and we had a ice cream eating contest. :smile:
 
#3
You could fill a glass piggy bank with pink and blue jelly beans or m&ms and have the guests try to guess how many there are.

(The correct / closest answer will win the piggy bank.)
 
#4
We didn't really play any games at my shower. My SILs threw it at my favorite restaurant and invited all of my friends and some family.

You can throw a co-ed shower and invite men too-that is done nowadays. You shower the preggo with gifts. While she opens the gifts-you can take all the bows and make a hat out of it for her to wear.
 
#5
bchleo said:
One game that was played in the baby shower that was thrown for me: My friend put one scoop of chocolate ice cream in (clean) diapers and we had a ice cream eating contest. :smile:
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And you eat the ice cream right out of the clean diapers? :wtf::roflmfao: That's a good one! I'll try that! :P
 
#7
Nishi621 said:
We didn't really play any games at my shower. My SILs threw it at my favorite restaurant and invited all of my friends and some family.

You can throw a co-ed shower and invite men too-that is done nowadays. You shower the preggo with gifts. While she opens the gifts-you can take all the bows and make a hat out of it for her to wear.
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Ya, that's what I'll do... make it co-ed. :yes:
 
#9
How thoughtful of you whatever you do I'm sure she will be really happy :smile: Heres an easy game & all you need is a roll of streamer. use the streamer to measure MTB's belly & save that piece. As guests come in you can ask them to guess the size of moms belly using streamer. Whoever's piece comes the closest in size wins a prize. Target has some really cute & reasonably priced pre-made write on invites or invitation templates you can print up. You can get a few decorations at party city. Here are 2 websites that have great tips & ideas as well http://www.howtothrowababyshower.com/
http://www.babyshower101.com/
 
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DlkinVegas said:
How thoughtful of you whatever you do I'm sure she will be really happy :smile: Heres an easy game & all you need is a roll of streamer. use the streamer to measure MTB's belly & save that piece. As guests come in you can ask them to guess the size of moms belly using streamer. Whoever's piece comes the closest in size wins a prize. Target has some really cute & reasonably priced pre-made write on invites or invitation templates you can print up. You can get a few decorations at party city. Here are 2 websites that have great tips & ideas as well http://www.howtothrowababyshower.com/
http://www.babyshower101.com/
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Thanks for the links. The streamer game is easy and fun! I love Target's $1 bins! I always go over there to ransack that place for party favors or small gifts. :P
 
#14
I'm throwing a baby shower for my friend as well. I still have a good 2 1/2 months to play with. I guess. I will be stealing some of these game ideas. I am in the process of looking for some cute favors. i don't like the traditional cermamics and bottle handouts. What do you guys suggest? I saw some glass coasters, where the babies picture can be placed inside the glass. I figured you could kill two birds with one stone. You have a favor and the pics are sent as thank you notes. What do you think?
baby_boy_500.jpg
 
#15
PlushnCute said:
I'm throwing a baby shower for my friend as well. I still have a good 2 1/2 months to play with. I guess. I will be stealing some of these game ideas. I am in the process of looking for some cute favors. i don't like the traditional cermamics and bottle handouts. What do you guys suggest? I saw some glass coasters, where the babies picture can be placed inside the glass. I figured you could kill two birds with one stone. You have a favor and the pics are sent as thank you notes. What do you think?
baby_boy_500.jpg
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Ohhh... I like this idea but I have set a budget for myself since I have to buy the party favors, the games, the gift for the pregno star, and pay for her meal... I can only afford to pass out baby bottles with candies in it. :P

How much are these glass coasters?
 
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