BABY HEALTH

Six Steps towards Planning a Successful Baby Boy Shower

So if you too want to surprise you near and dear one by throwing a baby show here are some steps to make your preparations a little easier:

• First thing first, though it may seem very trivial it is important that you decide upon the date, time and venue for throwing the baby boy shower. Call up your friends and check up with the mom to be and check their availability before setting up the date.

• Next you need to prepare the list of the invitees. The simplest way to prepare the guest list is to ask the new mommy for the names of all her friends and yes don’t miss out on the names of the close family members and other near and dear ones.

• The third step involves deciding upon the colors and theme for the baby boy shower. Blue, orange, yellows and greens are usually the colors selected for the baby boy shower which are not only vibrant but will help in creating a lively decor. Remember that selection of too many colors could create just chaos and confusion so narrow down your choices to at most 2 colors.

You then need to select a theme which will help in deciding the banners and table cloth prints that will be used in decorating the room. A good option is to use baby boy motifs on the items used for accessorizing the room with plenty of congratulatory message displayed in the room.

• After striking out deciding of invitees list and selecting room décor from your baby boy shower preparation list you should decide upon the party favors which should also get a nod of approval from the new mom. The best places to find unique gift items like baby trinkets, candies and lovely papers are the craft stores.

You can even create your own baby boy shower favor by buying some great fabric or sheer material and then cutting into small squares. These squares could then be filled with baby candies, trinkets or other small articles and should be wrapped and closed with a satin ribbon. Another great idea is to buy small storks and then hang small toys and candies from these storks.

• You now need to get down to the minutest details such as arranging for a baby sitter for the children that will be attending baby boy shower along with their parents. You can even create a play area for these children inside or outside the party hall so that even the young ones can have fun while the others and new mom is enjoy receiving and opening numerous gifts.

You should also plan out some fun trivia party games for both kids as well as adults that can make the baby boy shower more entertaining. From all time favorite truth or dare to pin the tail on monkey, select some interested set of games which will keep the guests occupied and make them enjoy the party

• Last but not the least it is important to plan an exotic menu keeping in mind the likes of the new mom. There should be no dearth of soda, juices, water and other non alcoholic beverages that can be enjoyed by new mom, kids and other guests at the baby boy shower.

  Keep the food fare simple which can be liked by all. You can opt for a barbeque serving hot steaks, hamburgers, vegan burgers and also some grilled vegetables and fruits. Supplement it with some nachos with salsa, chips, variety of salads, corn on cab and other snack items. And yes don’t forget to order a cake for baby boy shower with the icing that matches the baby boy shower theme.

You are now ready to throw a memorable baby boy shower for your darling new mom.

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