Having one too many baby showers and afraid your registry won't be able to withstand it?
Many mothers-to-be are seeking alternatives to the traditional baby shower. Check out these great "theme showers"
for ideas on how to create a unique baby shower experience for your family and friends.
Every woman can use a little pampering, especially a mom-to-be! One unique shower theme is to have every
guest bring a gift for the mom-to-be instead of the future baby. Gifts like a gift certificate for a pedicure, a belly band,
or a pregnancy journal will be well received during this special time in her life.
We all know that reading to babies is one of the best gifts you can give. But building a library of books
for a little one can be expensive. Another great shower theme is to have every guest bring a book for the
new baby's library. It will save the mother and father a bundle and books (unlike clothes) can be passed down
to all of the family's future children regardless of the new baby's gender.
Feeding a newborn is a round-the-clock job. Add to that cooking for the existing family and a new mother can
become overwhelmed fast! Casserole shower to the rescue! For this baby shower, every guest brings
a frozen dish which can be stored in the mom-to-be's freezer and devoured after the new baby arrives,
or a rain check on a home-cooked meal.
In this type of a baby shower, your family and friends gather to help the mother-to-be prepare mentally and emotionally for the work of birthing and the joy of parenthood. In place of gifts, stories are shared and advice given.
