and expectation that a tiny new life awakens in the
parents-to-be and all their family and friends. The invites are
likely to set the tone for the day and you have to plan them
with care. They should fit into the general theme of the party.
Choose a unique baby shower invitation idea that will become a
delightful memento of the imminent arrival of another special
boy or girl.
You probably know the mom-to-be well enough to be able to form
an idea about what she will enjoy. Perhaps you can start by
looking at the nursery and use the decor as a theme for the
party. For instance, if there is a classic Winnie The Pooh crib,
you can build the event around that. There will be more than
enough material available. If the furnishings feature African
safari crib bedding, you can use all sorts of cuddly animals to
create a delightful and unique baby shower invitation idea,
filled with animal antics. Tiny, fluffy animals can accompany
the invites.
Although the occasion needs to be spirited and lighthearted,
don't try to be too funny. This is not the time to embarrass the
mom. Remember that she is likely to feel somewhat emotional and
overloaded, so to speak. Be sensitive to her feelings and state
of mind. Make sure that it is a day that ensures her of the
support, love and care of all her friends and family. Make it a
pick-me-up afternoon that will add to her excitement about the
arrival of the baby.
Your unique baby shower invitation idea can include the basics,
such as the name of the mom-to-be and her baby (if this has been
decided), the date and time, the address and directions, and
RSVP and a telephone number. If arrangements have been made for
a gift registry, this information can also be mentioned here.
Many invites include a fun poem.
1. Distribute Mini Diapers
These are always a hit and will bring a smile every time. You
can cut nappy-squares from your choice of paper or flannel.
Decorate them as you wish and write all the details neatly with
a felt-tip pen. Then fold them into triangles and further as you
would a diaper. The finishing touch is a small diaper pin. A
variation on this theme is to use real, disposable diapers. This
may not be so cute, but can also do the job. You can then write
all the details on the nappy.
2. Launch A Mini Library
Story-times in a nursery glider or rocking chair are always
special, almost right from the start. Use your baby shower
invitation idea to help the new mom to build a book collection
well in advance of the nap-time tale hours. Create a story book
theme around old favorites and ask each guest to bring her
special read. It can be a childhood treasure of her own, or it
can be her child's read-it-again books. Personalize the idea by
asking each person to include a short inscription in the book,
detailing why it is the source of happy book-hour memories. If
the theme revolves around animals, ask for books in which animal
characters feature.
3. Down A Mom Memory Lane
As most guests will probably know the mom-to-be well, ask them
to compile a small scrap-book filled with memories and pictures
of their contact with her over the years. If they know her from
childhood, that much the better. Ask them to tell stories about
growing up with her, special occasions, pranks or her school
years. These will become treasures later on.
4. Message In A Bottle
Design your invitation on quality paper. Roll it up and tie a
colorful ribbon around it. You can even cut out bottle-shaped
invitations for this purpose. Pop this into a baby bottle. Ask
the guest to bring the bottle to the shower, so that the mom can
collect them. If real bottles are too expensive for you, buy
small doll-sized bottles, make a hole in the invitation and tie
it with a ribbon to the bottle. For variations on this theme,
use pacifiers or bibs. If you use a bottle, baby shower favors
and other interesting goodies can be added.
5. Baby Babble
Create cards that appear to be written by the on-the-way
infant. This can be adorable. If you have access to an
ultrasound image, you can make copies and use it to decorate the
card. Write a sweet message from the baby, inviting each guest
personally to attend the joyous occasion. This is an
inexpensive, yet original idea.
6. Practical Mom Treats
Create a list of practical treats and help the new mom will
treasure and appreciate during the first few weeks with the new
arrival. These can include assistance with family meals, sending
her for a beauty treatment, arranging time away for the new
parents, offers to baby sit while she has some quiet time with a
chocolate and a magazine, doing some cleaning for her, or a
collection of bath treats. Ask the guests to choose from this
list and surprise the family with some much needed help once the
baby arrives. Most new moms will feel totally overwhelmed at
some point and a kind gesture from a friend can be just the lift
she needs on a particularly exhausting day. This is a unique
baby shower invitation idea that will be appreciated.
7. Spoil-Shower
If you can afford it and plan to invite only women, why not
arrange with beautician friends to help you to organize a treat
for them all. Design the baby shower invitation idea around a
beauty feast for moms. Perhaps you can do it in the form of a
special 'pass' that will allow them access to a variety of fun
treats, such as aromatherapy, reflexology, manicures, pedicures
or make-up advice. You can fill small containers with a fragrant
lavender bubble bath and tie the 'pass' to it with a ribbon. At
that stage of the pregnancy, the mom-to-be will probably love to
be pampered for an afternoon. If you can hold the party at a
spa, so much the better.
These are just a few ideas to get your mind into the right
gear. Your friend will love you for the effort you put into the
arrangements. She will feel special and adored. Most of all, she
won't be able to wait for the baby to arrive. Remember to ask
that guests bring a small gift or sweetie for the siblings. They
can easily feel neglected when all the attention is focused on
the soon-to-arrive infant.
Don't stress about the occasion. Make the unique baby shower
invitation idea fun and enjoy yourself.
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