Planning a Baby Shower
Baby showers can be a fun way to share in the excitement of a new baby, but planning one is rarely much fun. This Web guide spotlights online resources that simplify baby shower planning and offer suggestions for preparing refreshments, and purchasing baby shower decorations and baby gifts so you can enjoy the party.
Expand All Guide SectionsChoosing a Baby Shower Theme and Sending Invitations
A baby shower takes some leg work before the fun can begin. The Web sites in this section offer theme ideas for the party, and sell baby shower invitations.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Many Web sites that sell invitations for baby showers sell invitations for other baby-related events, such as birth announcements and christenings.
- Visit the findingDulcinea Hosting a Party Web Guide for more valuable resources about party planning.
Dulcinea's Picks
For help choosing a baby shower theme …
BabyShowerGamesAtoZ
has a lengthy list of baby shower theme ideas, party kits and games. Shower ideas include “Baby Needs A Name,” a “Little Angel” party and a “Diapers Shower.” Supplies for the themes and games are available for sale.
PartyPail
suggests several baby shower themes and sells decoration kits to correspond with the themes. If you’re looking for a more specific item, use the links in the “Shower Decorations & Supplies By Type” section.
Martha Stewart
offers some suggestions for throwing a baby shower with a modern theme if the usual gimmicky ideas aren’t to your liking.
Sending baby shower invitations …
Tiny Prints
sells all sorts of baby shower invitations but specializes in unique invitations rather than the typical packaged invitations available from most other printers. Search for invitations by designer, by price range or by the inventory that’s new on the site. You’ll find many modern designs here.
Inviting Smiles
offers baby shower invitations, baptism and birth announcements, and more. You can also order a free catalog to look at merchandise. Especially useful are the “Wording Ideas,” which can be a lifesaver for special situations like twins or adoptions (or if you’re just not sure what you want your invitation to say).
Who knew?
Associated Content
explains the relatively new trend of having an online baby shower to accommodate friends and relatives who live far away from the mom-to-be but still want to celebrate.
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