Traditionally you would invite only women to a baby shower, from both sides of the family, the mom-to-be’s girlfriends, and of course, the mom-to-be. Times have changed however, and potential invitees could be the dad-to-be, grandpa-to-be, and anyone else! The real question is, what kind of baby shower do you want to throw? Is it women only? Will the parents-to-be have another baby shower for family only? If so, you might consider hosting a friends-only baby shower. Another popular trend is to host a co-ed couples baby shower.
Whether or not to invite children is another matter for consideration. If the baby-to-be already has a brother or sister, then inviting other kids might be a great way to get them involved in celebrating their new sibling. Depending on how old the older siblings are, they might be able to lead the other kids in activities. Seven is about the right age. This way, they’ll feel as though they are included in hosting responsibilities. Or, you might even consider hiring a babysitter for the event.
Guest List Considerations:
- For planning purposes, you should have your guest list finalized within 4-6 weeks of your baby shower date
- Make sure your desired venue can accomodate a group the size of your guest list
- On the other hand, if it is to be a small, intimate shower, then make sure the location reflects that too
- In order to avoid stepping on toes, make sure the expecting grandmothers and any other cherised friends and relatives are invited — even if you do not know them personally.
Resources for Creating A Guest List For Your Baby Shower
Amazon Baby Registry
Website: http://amazon.com
Everything you need, in one registry. Amazon offers a large selection of baby products and the Amazon baby registry provides tools to help you find the right items.
Personalized Printable Baby Shower Partyware
Website: http://babyshowergamesatoz.com
All items are formatted to print on 8 1/2 x 11" paper, and can be assembled using nothing more than scissors and tape.
Baby Gift Baskets
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Baby Gift Baskets are the perfect way to greet a new baby boy or girl, excellent for baby showers, and ideal for showing expectant parents that you care and support them - especially during the hectic arrival time. Send Baby Gifts to over 140 countries for family, friends, customers, business associates, or anyone you know who's bringing a new life into the world. To send a Baby Gift Basket anywhere in the world, simply choose the country for delivery and select a Baby Gift Basket from our online catalog. You can fill out delivery information in our easy-to-use online order form. Say Welcome to a new girl or boy!
