Showers are a great tradition to congratulate new mom and her family, shower her with lots of gifts and blessings. Games are lots of fun and especially good to play if guests do not know each other well. In that case games act as a big icebreaker. Typically, three to five games are played at a baby shower, depending on how much time each baby shower game takes. The winner of each game sometimes is given a small gift from hostess as a prize.

Basic Tips And Hints:

• Be prepared! Have enough pens, pencils, erasers and paper on hand for any game you decide to play.
• If it is a couples shower, include games that men and women both can enjoy.
• Try to include party games that mom-to-be can participate in from her cozy chair.
• Have gifts for winners such as: scented candles, potpourri, crystal vases, picture frames, address books, day planners, movie passes, plants, coffee mugs, gourmet coffee, hand mirrors, bath soaps, flowers, etc.

Although traditional showers were “ladies only” celebrations, these days men are also being included. The baby shower is usually held about 4-6 weeks before or after birth. Literally there are no specific guidelines to celebrate baby party, just plan what you think everyone will enjoy.

However, a well planned and an easy-flowing shower can be something like this:

Pre-shower events:

• You should do thorough planning to invite everyone close to mom-to-be and her family.
• Send invitations well ahead of time around 4-6 weeks in advance.
• If you have a special theme let everyone know on invitation.
• To plan a surprise baby shower or not should be decided carefully.