Insiders' Tips
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Ah yes. What would a how-to book be without insider’s tips? These are the tried, tested, and sometimes regrettable details that you really need to know in order to create, management, and complete a perfect baby shower.
You’ll likely find some of these to be common-sense; though a few may surprise you. It’s these strange ones that are the most important to you, because heeding the advice – to do or not to do them – can be the difference between making your baby shower memorable for the right reasons, or for the wrong ones. These are all from the great website mamabebe.
As you plan and roll-out more baby showers (because you’ll be so good at this one people will want to consult your services!), your list of dos and dont’s will increase. Keep a journal handy to jot these insights and experienced down as you go.
- Things to Do: Plan
It goes without saying (but let’s say it anyway, since we’re all here together!). PLEASE PLAN AHEAD!
- Things to Do: Decorate
One of the most memorable things about the baby shower will be the decorations. They might seem like yet another minor detail in a sea of details, but they will be something that people notice, appreciate, and indeed, remember.
- Things to Do: Cater Accordingly
Perhaps more than ever before, people are very serious about what they eat; and what they don’t. In the past, it was somewhat safe to make catering decisions based on religious or cultural understanding.
- Things to Do: Set a Time Limit
Baby showers are wonderful events filled with relaxing laughter and shared positive emotions. Yet all good things come to and end. Or rather, all good things should come to an end while they’re still good things.
- Things NEVER to Do: Don’t Choose Awkward Games
We’ve come a long way from charades. Now, there are shelves full of games specifically designed for adults. Some of these games, as you can imagine – or might have even enjoyed yourself a time or two – are of the… er…well, they can be a bit racy. And they can ask awkward questions and inspire awkward moments; because that’s part of the fun of the game.
- Things NEVER to Do: Don’t Ask People to Eat Standing Up
Some people like eating while standing up; particularly kids, who always seem to be on the go and ready to do the next thing. Some of them even eat while doing something else, like walking or talking on the phone.
- Couples Showers?
A very good trend over the last generation or so is that more men are participating in the whole childbirth experience. Many men are now also involved in the birth itself, assisting the mother with coaching and helping her endure the stress. In this light, it’s not strange to imagine that men are participating in baby showers in unprecedented numbers.
- Conclusion
You also know about themes and games that can make the baby shower a memorable and joyous event for all. And, of course, you know about some of the essential do’s and dont’s that can make all of the difference in determining whether a baby shower succeeds, or runs into some trouble along the way.
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