Moms dream about this moment, the baby shower! Well, organizing a baby shower these days is much easier. In the past, it was done only with women and there was a tradition of guessing what the gift was and who was giving it to the mom and baby. These days, the conventions have softened a bit and the baby shower has become a special moment for the couple! Yes, much better, right? After all, men are just as involved in pregnancy as their partner1. So, why not take part in the baby shower?

Baby Shower Tradition

Well, the tradition of the baby shower says that a friend should make the invitations and take care of distributing them to the friends on the list made by the mom-to-be. During the shower, the game is to try to guess who gave the gift and what it is. If you get it wrong, there’s a forfeit. There are also other baby shower games.

For example, writing the baby’s name on the belly or making the mom unrecognizable with toilet paper bows and many other fun ideas. And if the mom-to-be guesses correctly, then the guest is the one who has to do the forfeit.

A game I love when I go to a baby shower is the one where they choose funny names to call the parents. If a guest calls them by their real name, they have to do a forfeit too.

Baby Shower Invitation

To start, making the baby shower invitations is the first and most important step. Next, decide what to ask for and who the guests will be. Make a list of friends and give it to whoever is helping with the organization. This makes the event more fun because the mom won’t know who gave each present!

But What to Ask For at a Baby Shower?

What to ask for at a baby shower should be up to the mom. Some choose to have a diaper-only shower, so it becomes a diaper shower. But other moms like to split it between baby hygiene products, feeding accessories, gear, and diapers. Here is a list of what you can ask for at a baby shower:

  • Liquid or bar soap
  • Baby shampoo and conditioner
  • Baby wipes
  • Diaper cream
  • Baby oil
  • Comb and brush
  • Baby powder
  • Baby food dishes
  • Bottles
  • Pacifiers
  • Simple baby clothes
  • Disposable diapers

Tip: Use common sense when making your list. Don’t ask for expensive gifts from friends and family! Sometimes we get carried away and make an overly fancy list! There’s also the option of having a baby shower with a store registry, and several stores offer this service.

This makes it easier for guests because many stores also have online shopping and home delivery. The baby shower favors can vary a lot, depending on taste and budget.

Favors

One idea is to make “bem-nascidos”, a sweet typically found at baby showers. You can make a cute tag to give to your guests. It’s charming and everyone will love it! For the decorations, use photos of the couple and the mom, ultrasound images, and balloons. You can also choose a specific theme.

For example, the colors you plan to use to decorate the nursery and the room’s theme can be options. Finally, the diaper cake is very trendy and looks beautiful! If you don’t know how to make one, I found a super interesting video that can help, and it’s very easy to do:

What to Serve at the Baby Shower?

There are lots of options: savory snacks, sandwiches, finger foods. I’ve even been to a baby shower with a barbecue, with lunch served at the tables. It was great! And for those who can afford it or want to save time, you can just hire a catering service. They have amazing menus for these events.

Soft drinks, juices, and even beer can be served. If the dad’s friends are invited, they’ll be pleased with the alcoholic option. But of course, this depends on the host’s preference.

Party Sweets

The baby shower sweets can be the classics: brigadeiros, beijinhos, camafeus, olho de sogra. Soft desserts are also trending, like coconut candy, pumpkin jam, and fruit or chocolate mousse.

They look adorable when served with spoons decorated with little bows! If you’ve been invited to a baby shower, know you are privileged! This moment is magical for the couple, for the mom, and it is an affectionate gesture from those who invite you. It’s a sign they want to share this important moment with you. Repay it with lots of love!

See also: Etiquette guide for visiting a newborn

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