NAMING A BABY

For a fun baby shower filled with laughter and some very interesting names, create a theme around naming baby. Throughout day or evening, guests will be asked to wear nametags of name for a boy and girl they like best.

In addition, each guest will be given an envelope with anywhere from five to nine letters, chosen at random. Their mission, if they choose to accept it, is to unscramble letters to come up with a baby name. This theme is wonderful and creates a light environment and some very strange names.

If weather is expected to be nice and there is adequate room outdoors, set up a tropical oasis, complete with lights strung up outside, floating candles in pool, Tiki torches, Hawaiian leis, and so on. Have beach music playing in background and for food, serve ham, fresh fruit, barbecue, fruit punch, etc. This provides a relaxing environment for expectant couple as they prepare for big day.

AROUND THE CLOCK

For this baby shower theme, each guest would be assigned a gift that would be used at a specific time of day. For example, 7:00 a.m. could be a baby bottle, 8:00 a.m., burping pads, 9:00 a.m., baby food and spoon, 1:00 p.m. baby blanket for naptime, 5:00 p.m., bib and so on.

LIBRARY TIME

In this case, every guest would be asked to bring a book for baby, ranging from those appropriate for six month to three years of age. Since books are so affordable and variety so great, guests could bring one book, three books, or a book along with another gift.

SAFETY FIRST

With this baby shower theme, each of items brought would be things to support child safety. This might include a non-slip bathtub, warm hooded bath towels to keep little one warm, cabinet and drawer stops, power outlet plugs, soft toys, etc.

SPRINKLE SHOWER

If expectant couple will have more than one shower, this would be an excellent option. For this theme, rather than guests buying large items, they would bring a sprinkling of small items that are used on a daily basis.

As an example, this would include things like shampoo, powder, diapers, baby wipes, lotion, socks, pacifiers, diaper cream, and so on. Mothers are always running out of supplies. With this theme, she would have a nice supply for months while enjoying convenience and cost savings.

As you can see, when it comes to baby shower themes, possibilities are limitless. As mentioned briefly, most important factor to make any baby shower a success is to create a treasured memory. Yes, shower is for baby but it is also for parents to share in their joy and help them celebrate miracle of birth or adoption.

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BEDRIDDEN

Unfortunately, pregnancy is not a breeze for every mother. Some women have complications that can keep her bedridden at home or even at hospital. For expectant mother, waiting for birth of a child from bed is lousy. A baby shower can be customized around her situation to brighten her day, giving her hope while lifting her spirits.

Instead of waiting on birth of baby, go ahead and plan shower with close family members and friends, bringing shower to her. Remember, after baby is born, a full-scale shower can always follow. However, for this type of shower, guests should create a miniature gift box or basket. Great ideas of what might be offered include:

• Craft projects that can be worked on in bed are good choices. This might include cross-stitch, needlepoint, simple paintings, and even handmade ornaments.
  
• Books are also excellent ideas but it is important to choose books that she likes. Ask her or her family what types of books she enjoys reading.
  
• Puzzles are also a great way for expectant mother to pass time. This might include crossword puzzles, other puzzle books, or a flat tray with a small piece puzzle, perhaps of a baby.
  
• Video tapes or DVDs are nice in that she can watch her favorite television shows or movies while still getting rest needed.
  
• A day spa certificate to include massage, facial, pedicure, and manicure for after her baby is born would provide her with something to look forward to but you might also go in with other people in having a reflexologist or masseuse come to her.
  
• Care package for after birth, again to help her think about future. This could include a trip to beauty parlor, dinner out with her husband or friend, housecleaning service for two to four weeks, three to six-month supply of diapers, and so on.
  
• Body lotion, perfume, balloons, flowers, and other similar things are always nice to help brighten room and put her in a better mood while waiting for her new bundle of joy to arrive.

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