Baby Shower Checklist : Create the Perfect Party Favors for a Baby Shower

Assuming you have already decided what baby shower theme you are set on and which colors you love, creating the perfect baby shower favor should be fairly simple. All you have left to decide is what to actually give your guests.

Baby Shower Checklist : Create the Perfect Party Favors for a Baby Shower

There is a whole edible favor craze spreading right now and just about every bakery worth a grain of salt in town is more than willing to place a custom order and create something to follow your theme. For example, you may order baby shower cake pops, or chocolate dipped pretzels. These can even be elegantly wrapped in a cellophane wrapping of your color choice for an extra touch of decor at your shower. There are also numerous other edible favor creations that fit any baby shower splendidly. If this is something that is of interest to you than I strongly suggest you hunt online to see what's out there and contact at least a few local bakeries to get a better idea of what you might like.

Please keep in mind that this can get a little pricey but nonetheless, it is an option. Now, if you are wanting to save some of that money and something that is just as eye-catching and thoughtful consider going to your local party supply store and/ or dollar store. Believe it or not, the dollar store actually sells some of the same exact items that the party supply store does. You can buy your own assortment of candies and fill whatever containers, pouches, or bags you like. This comes out to be fairly inexpensive, and if accented with the appropriate colors and maybe even cute charms or tags, can be a wonderful way to accent your tabletops and your guests will love the originality.

Baby Shower Checklist : Create the Perfect Party Favors for a Baby Shower

If you would like to incorporate a place card holder into something that your guests can take home and use than you will want to spend a little more time brainstorming and probably focus more on your theme than just colors alone. For example, if your baby shower is nest or bird themed you can have miniature mini faux nests holding a beautifully printed an cut place card and whatever else you would like in it. This would definitely accent your baby shower the most and really bring out your theme.

All these great ideas are broad as to be able to conform to any type of person that is planning any typ of baby shower. Remember that for the most unique baby shower favors you will have to dig deeper and be more creative, but in the end all that matters is that you like them.

Baby Shower Checklist : Baby Shower Rules and Etiquette

Everyone enjoys a baby shower, from the creative games and activities to the gifts and refreshments. However, no one should ever feel obligated to bring a gift, and some may feel offended if you have more than one. So how do you please everyone?

Baby Shower Checklist : Baby Shower Rules and Etiquette

If you are a first time mom, it is common and helpful to have a baby shower. Here are some rules:

1. If no one throws you a baby shower, don't get offended. You and your mom or friend can plan one together. Ask if they'd like to help plan and then add them to the "Host/Hostess" slot on the baby shower.
2. Don't add your registries on the Baby Shower Invitations. This makes people feel obligated to buy you something. Instead, when someone calls to RSVP, you can mention your registries if they ask what you need, but be sure to tell them they aren't obligated to bring a gift.
3. It is typical to throw a baby shower one to two months before your expected due date. This allows for time for the mommy-to-be to return the items that are duplicates and organize the nursery from everything she was given.
4. Although many things have changed, in general men were not invited to showers except for the husband/partner toward the end to help open presents. Now, co-ed showers are starting to become more common. If you're looking for a traditional baby shower, only invite your girl friends and family.

Baby Shower Checklist : Baby Shower Rules and Etiquette

Second baby showers are becoming increasingly common, however sometimes they aren't necessary. Sometimes when second showers are acceptable are:

1. If your second baby is of the opposite gender than the first. Even if you bought gender neutral things before, you will still need clothes, diapers and wipes! You may not need the more expensive items such as bottles, swing and high chair, but if you didn't buy gender neutrally, you will need those items.
2. If there has been a considerable amount of time between the first and second (or third, etc.). After 5 years, most baby equipment, such as car seats, high chairs and baby beds are not recommended for use. Also, you may have gotten rid of your baby stuff from the previous baby, hand have to start from scratch again.
3. If this is your first baby with someone new. If you are remarried or in a new relationship than the last time you had a baby, it is acceptable to have a shower. For many reasons, but specifically for the new family members and friends to be able to participate.
4. If you are thrown a "necessity shower". Necessity showers are thrown if someone already has a little one, between one and three years old and has almost everything. Guests are invited to bring diapers, wipes and other necessities that run out and eat your money quickly.
5. If you are thrown a surprise shower. Surprise showers can be fun and come in all shapes and sizes. Some surprise showers are just for a few friends and family who want to get together to to gift small presents, and some showers can be themed, if the host/hostess has the time and energy to plan to do so.