Liz
okay so im 17 and im throwing a baby shower for my 25 year old sister in law i want it to be lots of fun because her friends are 25 too what kinds of thing should i plan to keep the party interesting Im throwing it in a hurry she could give birth anytime now but her C- section is in febuary the beginningPS: shes having a girl
Answer
If it is going to be all girls....here are some ideas for activities that are sentimental and sweet for the shower!!
Letters to The Baby
As the guests walk to the table where the gifts are being placed.....have a special station set up on the side of the gift table. At this station have cute baby themed stationary laid out with some nice pens. Beside the stationary have a card out asking each guest to take a few moments to write a note to the new little baby. When the guests finish writing their notes, have them place their notes in a tray or basket to the side. Once all the guests have written the notes....the hostess can then do a "raffle" and draw, at random, one or two of the notes and announce the winner of the prize for this particular "game". When the shower is over these notes can be placed in a scrapbook or album to be enjoyed by the parents now and by the baby years down the road. Sweet and sentimental and sure to be treasured by the new family!!!
The "Village" Shares THEIR Excitement
Most of the people attending the baby shower will be close friends and family. At some point during the shower ask each guest to express what they are most excited about upon seeing the baby for the first time. Some may look forward to seeing if the baby has mommy's beautiful eyes. Another may want to see if the baby shares dad's enchanting smile. Still another may be curious as to whether the baby will have Uncle Arthur's double jointed thumb or Aunt Catherine's fabulous sense of humor!! It takes a village to raise and to love a child. The mom and dad will be touched by the love that all these guests have and will have for their new little baby. The guests will be anxious to share their excitement with mom and dad.
A Fun Scavenger Hunt for Unusual but USEFUL items for baby and parents
After the gifts have been opened....surprise the parents with a scavenger hunt for these fun and unique items!! Before the shower you will want to hide these items in rooms that won't be accessed during the party. Have the clues written on parchment paper rolled up and secured with ribbon. The first clue will be handed to the parents (or mommy) the remaining clues will be hidden with each item as it is found.
Item #1: Clue "In the crib you thought baby would sleep.....but there will be many nights you'll be up with baby watching TV. In your comforting arms she (he) will want to be cuddled. Underneath this gift you can both be huddled. There is something for baby and something for mom. Something for daddy....and something for all." (now the hostess will add a clue revealing where the gift is hidden ie: hidden in a room at the top of the stairs, take a sharp left, open the door, it is there!!). Hidden in this room could be a Moses Basket with A Soft Throw blanket and A DVD of a television series mom or dad really likes and a CD to dance with baby to that mom or dad likes!!)
Item #2: Clue: "There are so many items that the book did not heed.....so many items you will not know you need!! At 2 in the morning baby's teeth seem to come....or those irksome gas bubbles that just aren't any fun! A delictable dessert.....not edible at all....has been prepared for your baby....has been prepared for you all. It is full of those items you will definately use....and some extras of items you won't want to lose." (now the hostess will add a clue revealing where the item is hidden...ie: go to the kitchenn and open the door that leads to the place where our food is stored." Hidden in this place will be a diaper cake loaded with all those little items mom and dad will need....but not neccesarily think of until baby is fussy at 2 am (gas drops, infant tylenol, teething gel, soothing bedtime lotion, extra pacifiers, extra batteries for the mobile and other baby items, tooth and gum cleaner, all those little neccesities that you can think of that will be used by mom and dad!!)
Item #3: Clue "This final gift is one for the future....he (she) may write books or learn to tie sutures. A beginning of something that could grow into more, a gift of possibilites of opening doors" (hostess adds a clue as to the location of this gift.....ie: "on the livingroom mantel there has been hidden an item that is attached to the visable ribbon" (the hostess could have ribbon that appears to just be shower decoration ribbon.....but is, in truth, ribbon cascading down the mantel (blue or pink?) that is actually attached to an envelope that is hidden behind something on the mantel like a picture frame.) What will be found is a savings bond that can be put towards baby's education or future, in general, that will be eligible for baby to "cash in" upon it's 18th birthday (or the like).
Make prizes GIFT BASKETS!!! Be creative. Home movie night with blockbuster gift cards and popcorn. Spa basket with bath salts, salt scrub, a loofah and scented candles!
Other prizes: candles, picture frames, scrapbooking kits
FOOD:
Simple. Cheese and crackers. Veggies and dip. Finger sandwiches. Cake. Punch and bottled water.
Decorations:
Balloons, Flowers, A Diaper Cake??, Pictures of your brother (the dad??) and your sister in law when THEY were babies!!
Have fun.....make it memorable!!
If it is going to be all girls....here are some ideas for activities that are sentimental and sweet for the shower!!
Letters to The Baby
As the guests walk to the table where the gifts are being placed.....have a special station set up on the side of the gift table. At this station have cute baby themed stationary laid out with some nice pens. Beside the stationary have a card out asking each guest to take a few moments to write a note to the new little baby. When the guests finish writing their notes, have them place their notes in a tray or basket to the side. Once all the guests have written the notes....the hostess can then do a "raffle" and draw, at random, one or two of the notes and announce the winner of the prize for this particular "game". When the shower is over these notes can be placed in a scrapbook or album to be enjoyed by the parents now and by the baby years down the road. Sweet and sentimental and sure to be treasured by the new family!!!
The "Village" Shares THEIR Excitement
Most of the people attending the baby shower will be close friends and family. At some point during the shower ask each guest to express what they are most excited about upon seeing the baby for the first time. Some may look forward to seeing if the baby has mommy's beautiful eyes. Another may want to see if the baby shares dad's enchanting smile. Still another may be curious as to whether the baby will have Uncle Arthur's double jointed thumb or Aunt Catherine's fabulous sense of humor!! It takes a village to raise and to love a child. The mom and dad will be touched by the love that all these guests have and will have for their new little baby. The guests will be anxious to share their excitement with mom and dad.
A Fun Scavenger Hunt for Unusual but USEFUL items for baby and parents
After the gifts have been opened....surprise the parents with a scavenger hunt for these fun and unique items!! Before the shower you will want to hide these items in rooms that won't be accessed during the party. Have the clues written on parchment paper rolled up and secured with ribbon. The first clue will be handed to the parents (or mommy) the remaining clues will be hidden with each item as it is found.
Item #1: Clue "In the crib you thought baby would sleep.....but there will be many nights you'll be up with baby watching TV. In your comforting arms she (he) will want to be cuddled. Underneath this gift you can both be huddled. There is something for baby and something for mom. Something for daddy....and something for all." (now the hostess will add a clue revealing where the gift is hidden ie: hidden in a room at the top of the stairs, take a sharp left, open the door, it is there!!). Hidden in this room could be a Moses Basket with A Soft Throw blanket and A DVD of a television series mom or dad really likes and a CD to dance with baby to that mom or dad likes!!)
Item #2: Clue: "There are so many items that the book did not heed.....so many items you will not know you need!! At 2 in the morning baby's teeth seem to come....or those irksome gas bubbles that just aren't any fun! A delictable dessert.....not edible at all....has been prepared for your baby....has been prepared for you all. It is full of those items you will definately use....and some extras of items you won't want to lose." (now the hostess will add a clue revealing where the item is hidden...ie: go to the kitchenn and open the door that leads to the place where our food is stored." Hidden in this place will be a diaper cake loaded with all those little items mom and dad will need....but not neccesarily think of until baby is fussy at 2 am (gas drops, infant tylenol, teething gel, soothing bedtime lotion, extra pacifiers, extra batteries for the mobile and other baby items, tooth and gum cleaner, all those little neccesities that you can think of that will be used by mom and dad!!)
Item #3: Clue "This final gift is one for the future....he (she) may write books or learn to tie sutures. A beginning of something that could grow into more, a gift of possibilites of opening doors" (hostess adds a clue as to the location of this gift.....ie: "on the livingroom mantel there has been hidden an item that is attached to the visable ribbon" (the hostess could have ribbon that appears to just be shower decoration ribbon.....but is, in truth, ribbon cascading down the mantel (blue or pink?) that is actually attached to an envelope that is hidden behind something on the mantel like a picture frame.) What will be found is a savings bond that can be put towards baby's education or future, in general, that will be eligible for baby to "cash in" upon it's 18th birthday (or the like).
Make prizes GIFT BASKETS!!! Be creative. Home movie night with blockbuster gift cards and popcorn. Spa basket with bath salts, salt scrub, a loofah and scented candles!
Other prizes: candles, picture frames, scrapbooking kits
FOOD:
Simple. Cheese and crackers. Veggies and dip. Finger sandwiches. Cake. Punch and bottled water.
Decorations:
Balloons, Flowers, A Diaper Cake??, Pictures of your brother (the dad??) and your sister in law when THEY were babies!!
Have fun.....make it memorable!!
What's a good belated baby shower gift for a 1 year old?
Red
Answer
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Hi Red!
Fisher Price has THE CUTEST lil'thing, Called.. The Animal Train!
It's a Multi Piece Train Set, with of course a Train Locomotive, & additional cars that attach to each other.(sold separately)
Each Car comes with the Cutest lil'animal, that is easy enough for a 1 year old to handle as well as teach things like color & texture. AND Animals!
THE TRAIN DOES MOVE w/ Batteries,(not included) & Sings 2 very cute songs.
You can also purchase JUST the animals, which come with it's own habitat and/or cage.
I believe this toy is fitting for both girls & boys, cu'z you didn't say??? IT IS VERY CUTE!
(My 2 1/2 yr. Grand daughter has had hers since 6 mo. old and "still" loves to play w/ it!)
For EXTRA Measure, maybe through in a'lil something for mommy to pamper herself! A gift certificate for a mani or pedi, would be very nice. IF for any reason, just to have the time to sit & relax w/ out having to tend to baby for a couple hours. Maybe offer to sit for free, or find & pay a sitter and join her.
I PROMISE, She WILL Appreciate It
EVEN MORE SO, She'll Appreciate the Thought!
I would like to add....With the Animal Train...You COULD... Purchase a few pieces and do a Shower/Birthday Gift, Combo!
Take Care!! Lillsoma
______ ~_~.
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p.s. I hope the 2 of you are doing well!
.
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Hi Red!
Fisher Price has THE CUTEST lil'thing, Called.. The Animal Train!
It's a Multi Piece Train Set, with of course a Train Locomotive, & additional cars that attach to each other.(sold separately)
Each Car comes with the Cutest lil'animal, that is easy enough for a 1 year old to handle as well as teach things like color & texture. AND Animals!
THE TRAIN DOES MOVE w/ Batteries,(not included) & Sings 2 very cute songs.
You can also purchase JUST the animals, which come with it's own habitat and/or cage.
I believe this toy is fitting for both girls & boys, cu'z you didn't say??? IT IS VERY CUTE!
(My 2 1/2 yr. Grand daughter has had hers since 6 mo. old and "still" loves to play w/ it!)
For EXTRA Measure, maybe through in a'lil something for mommy to pamper herself! A gift certificate for a mani or pedi, would be very nice. IF for any reason, just to have the time to sit & relax w/ out having to tend to baby for a couple hours. Maybe offer to sit for free, or find & pay a sitter and join her.
I PROMISE, She WILL Appreciate It
EVEN MORE SO, She'll Appreciate the Thought!
I would like to add....With the Animal Train...You COULD... Purchase a few pieces and do a Shower/Birthday Gift, Combo!
Take Care!! Lillsoma
______ ~_~.
.
p.s. I hope the 2 of you are doing well!
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