Baby
Shower Themes
Edited by BabyShowerBasics.com
No aspect of
planning a baby shower is more overwhelming sometimes than selecting
a theme for the baby shower. Yes, as if there wasn't already enough
to think about, baby showers often have themes.
There's no
shortage of themes that may be appropriate for a baby shower; in
fact, there are SO many possibilities that many a hostess freezes
like a deer in the headlights when faced with the task of picking
just one.
A small amount of
creativity will assure you of success, regardless of the baby shower
theme selected. Keep in mind that the soon-to-be-mom's happiness
should be your primary objective, so keep this in mind as you scout
for a baby shower theme.
Not sure what
theme to select? Worried about what will or will not go over well
with the guests? Turn to the expectant mom for guidance, and you are
certain to come out a winner.
Here are a few of
ideas to help you in selecting a theme for the baby shower:
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Is the mother
expecting a boy, girl, twins - or more? Twins are the perfect
"theme" for the baby shower of any mother blessed with
multiples. In this instance you cold, for example, offer guests two
of everything, including cake!
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In times of old a
baby shower was only held for the first child. This tradition has
changed in more modern times, and it isn't uncommon for a mom to be
to have a shower for each child, celebrating their uniqueness and the
joy at bringing another new life into the world. Sometimes a
variation of a theme used for a previous child's baby shower can be
used at subsequent showers.
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Teddy Bears. What
child does not love plush, stuffed and furry teddy bears! Teddy bear
themes can be used for male or female children. Napkins, tableware
and similar style decorations are sure to be found with teddy bears
on them.
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Colors. Often a
mom to be seeks out gifts and accessories that complement or match
the color she has selected for baby's nursery. You might consider a
baby shower theme that matches the color scheme of baby's nursery.
Guests can also be clued in on the invitation, and invited to bring
items that will complement the nursery or wardrobe of the baby to be.
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Cartoon
Characters. Many parents select well known characters to incorporate
into their nursery theme and these are easily translated into a baby
shower theme. Some ideas include Strawberry Shortcake, Hello Kitty,
or Bugs Bunny for example.
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Shapes. Some
parents may decide on shapes or even objects such as lemons, fish,
cubes, circles and triangles to decorate their baby's nursery. Again,
finding decorations and accessories for the shower that match this
theme should prove beneficial and inexpensive.
No matter what you
decide upon as a baby shower theme, if you apply some imagination,
you'll see that you can come up with endless ways of bringing forth
the theme through the invitations, decorations, baby shower favors,
food (especially in preparing a baby shower cake), centerpieces,
games and even gifts. A good theme also serves as your inspiration
when you're picking the location and time for the baby shower.
According to the professional
event planning experts
here at BabyShowerBasics.com: "Once
you've selected a baby shower theme, you'll find that planning the
rest of the event becomes easy. The theme serves as a guide or
touchstone throughout the planning process, giving you a focus as you
plan all of the details. That focus ties the whole event together
into one unified and cohesive event, and makes it look extremely well
though-out and impeccably planned. The overall effect is one that can
really allow you to stand out from the crowd as a party planner or hostess".
By Adriana Copaceanu
Edited by BabyShowerBasics.com
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