The classic stories loved by all is Winnie the Pooh and would be a perfect theme for a baby shower.  Whether it is the classic original Winnie the Pooh with pastel colors or the Disney version with Vibrant Colors with Winnie the Pooh Bear. A fan of Disney, Winnie the Pooh would find a Baby Shower with this theme adorable.

Invitations-

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Decorations-
If you are going with the Disney version go with the vibrant reds and yellows. Balloons Galore, and Streams from Ceiling to floor.

Every woman dreams of one day having her very own baby girl. So when that time comes, we cannot think of anything but one thing… PINK!

And if someone could hear our inner monologues as we plan for our little bundle of pink-ness…. they would hear a chant with a very familiar tune ..

“Rhinestones, and Lace and Bows – O My!”

It was only 1 year ago, I was helping plan my Pink “Sprinkle” (a shower taken down a notch… or not.) Here are a few things we did to spread the word

that “ITS A GIRL”.

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Invitations must go out…. *

It was a simple 5×7 invitation with a little baby girl being brought in by the stork in a (ofcourse) PINK blanket.

The wording said as follows:

Pins, Diapers, Bottles Galore

(mothers name) and (fathers name) are having one more

Big (sister/brother) has plenty to share

This is only a “sprinkle” to show that we care

Please join us to celebrate before baby is due

Please sprinkle with pink and please NO blue.

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Next, Registry.*

I had lots of stuff I could recycle from my son, but to put a little girl in anything (GASP) blue?!? no way!

So immediately I ran to register for all covers available!

Boppy Seat Cover, Car seat cover (you can find some super girly ones through ebay!), pink, pink, pink, pink, pink! … (and maybe a hint of purple;) )

*Then it was the Decor!*

We decorated with lots of pink balloons, one HUGE one right by the door of a baby bottle that read IT’S A GIRL! (in case anyone wasn’t sure)

All party ware (plates, cups, napkins) were pink… easy to find at your local party (or Dollar) store.

There were not one but TWO Diaper cakes with all things girl decorating it.

On each table, the centerpieces were dresses stuffed and put on a pedestal, along with candy dishes of pink and white M&Ms.

We had a large chair decorated in pink streamers for me to sit in to open my gifts.

The cake matched the baby’s bedding set which was a soft pink and lavender with beautiful butterflies.

As an additional snack, we made chocolate covered pretzels that were ofcourse drizzled with pink chocolate as well.

*Favors!*

For favors we picked out these adorable manicure set that was in a flip flop case that was pink with black polka dots.

Can you think of anything more girly than a mani-pedi set?

All in all, it was a great shower.  My daughter got lots of pink,… infact SO much pink that when planning her christening-

we decided her signature color would be TIFFANY BLUE!

ComplicatedMama is notorious for planning extremely detail oriented events. Which has lead her to become a momtrepenuer in the party planning business. Her site www.domeafavorcori.com tailors custom invitations, favors, and centerpieces to her clients events. You can also find her whimsical over analysis of everyday mommy life at www.complicatedmama.com

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What a Great Shower Gift this would make for ANY new Mom.

3 fun party games for the baby shower. 

1. Diaper a Watermelon – pretty self explanatory…. make groups/teams and whichever one can diaper the watermelon first wins

2. Toilet paper Wrap – As guests arrive at the shower, have a roll of toilet paper there, and tell each guest to take as much as they think they will need. (most will take modest amounts to not look unladylike, lol)
then after everyone has theirs later during the shower, ask everyone to get their piece out. Have the pregnant mommy stand up and whomevers piece of toilet paper can wrap all the way around her belly, or comes closest, wins !

3. Clothes Pin game – every guest gets a clothes or safety pin upon arrival, make up a word (Usually “BABY”) whenever someone says “BABY” whoever catches them gets to steal their clothes pin, and if the person has like 3 you get to take all 3. whichever guest has the most pins when the time is up (you choose a set time) that person wins.

Wishing You a Wonderful Baby Shower !!!

11 tips: Co-Ed baby shower
1.  No matter what absolutely no pink on invitations or in decorations.  Think of the guys! Try a themed shower or a BBQ if your baby shower is Co Ed

2.  Make sure there are more than 5 men there and make it clear in the invitation that men are desired attendees.

3.  Check the calendar! Don’t schedule the party during a major sports game or all your men will split from the party.

4.  Mini tool kits make great party favor for the guys. That way they can put their tools and muscles right to work by putting the gifts together right then and there!

5.  Having plenty of food available is important at any shower, but it’s downright crucial at a Co Ed Baby Shower. And by food we mean things guys would eat too! Not just petit fours and finger sandwiches!

6.  Consider your audience before deciding to throw a co-ed shower. Include the Dad only if you really feel the mom-to-be will appreciate sharing the day with him. If she’s a more traditional girl she might not appreciate the change.

7.  Pick games that are personalized and give out fun prizes that the guests will really enjoy. Putting together quizes on the parents-to-be are always fun.

8.  Since the mom-to-be shouldn’t be drinking, you might want to forgo alcohol. But if you really want to serve alcoholic drinks make sure to also serve some fun “virgin” drinks.

9. Make your guest list diverse. Don’t just invite the mom-to-be’s friends, make sure the dad-to-be’s buddies are also on the invited.

10.  It takes two to tango, two to make a baby, so why not a co-ed baby shower.  I was so dissapointed when my husband decided to treck down stairs and not open the gifts with me at my own shower.  Is it just a Woman thing? Not anymore. When I threw my first co-ed baby shower for a friend, I was soooooo enlightned to be part of the experience.

11.  It might be a baby shower, but remember to celebrate the couple. This is all about the big change in their life and the little person that was created from their love. Include everyone – it’s the beauty of a Co Ed baby Shower.

Spring marks the beginning of baby season and in honor of all the new arrivals I have compiled a few of my favorite baby blessing poems and quotes.  My own daughters were dedicated in our church directly after their birth and I found many of these during this time.

Baby Blessing Poetry

Perfect Gifts that are needed at a baby shower is really not as easy is seems.   The very best baby shower gifts are either items taken straight from the mom-to-be’s registry or items that you’ve tried, loved, and know no new mom should be without. The following gifts are kits compiled by a mom who’s been there, tried that, and wouldn’t ever want to be caught with a newborn baby and none of these items. Each kit can easily be assembled and can fit into any budget. Use this guide as a starting point then let your personal tastes turn the gift into something unique and special.

Double AA size rechargeble batteries and charger

Whats it for?:  You know all of toys that she will be opening.  Will anyone think of batteries? Probably not, but you know that so many toys now and in the future will be needing them.  One of the best investments to make would be rechargable batteries.

Middle of the Night Emergency Kit
What it contains: Infant Tylenol, Mylecon Gas Drops, teething tablets, assorted pacifiers, assorted baby bottles, and a set of earplugs.

What it’s for: You never know what’s going to soothe a crying baby, it could be a new pacifier or a different bottle. Having an assortment of items on hand can help a new mom get through one night or ten. The earplugs are for the parent who’s resting up, waiting to take his or her turn with the baby!

Happiest Baby on the Block Kit
What it contains: Happiest Baby on the Block DVD or book, swaddling blanket, pacifier, white noise machine.

What it’s for: Harvey Karp’s book, The Happiest Baby on the Block, explains in 5 easy steps how to soothe a crying baby. Having the necessary tools and mastering the 5 steps should be a requirement for every new parent.

First Feed Kit
What it contains: Cute bibs, baby spoons, baby bowl, and a sippy cup.

What it’s for: Babies don’t eat solids until they’re 4 to 6 months old, and while that seems far down the road to a pregnant mom, anyone who’s already had a baby knows that those first few months whiz right by. Help your friend make that first feeding special by showering her with the perfect tools!

First Bath Kit
What it contains: Baby tub, washcloths, baby soap, hooded towel, and, of course, a rubber ducky!

What it’s for: Baby’s first bath is a special occasion, make it extra special by lovingly picking out her first towel and all the other things that will make the event just right.

All About Mommy Kit
What it contains: Lotions, soaps, plush socks, fun magazines, chocolate…- anything your friend would get if she wanted to pamper herself.

What it’s for: From the shower on it all becomes about the baby, but mommies need loving and pampering too. Since she probably won’t remember to take care of herself, it’s up to you to try!

An easy way to decorate for a baby shower is keeping it inexpensive by using items you may already have. Also you can use items that you will already have at the shower. I will elaborate both of the following ways in this post.
By using items you already have:
You can use parasols, umbrella’s, baby bottles, baby dolls, diaper/safety pins, diapers, and jars of baby food.
Parasols or umbrellas can be hung from the ceiling, or be placed around the room to decorate. baby bottles can be filled with candy or mints, and tied with a pretty blue or pink ribbons. baby dolls can be placed around the room, or also can be used on the food or gift tables. diaper/safety pins can be strung together and hung across doorways or walls, around tables, or in front of the food tables or gift tables. jars of baby food can also have ribbon or bows on them and set around, then the VIP guest can have them to take with her to help stock her pantry. You can also do this with small stacks of new born diapers. If you are lucky enough to have a moses basket you can also have that in the room to have each guest bring a couple of items, either baby food, or diapers, or wipes then as they arrive set them into the basket so the VIP guest will also have those for stock in her pantry.
By using items you will already have at the shower:
Well, first off, start with the food table, place colorful food around the table in an exquisite fashion, not only will it make the table look beautiful, but also your display of food will be so eye-catching to your guests and they will be more apt to eat the food. You can cut a watermelon into a fruit basket, for a fruit salad, you can arrange finger sandwiches in a colorful array. Have salads in many colors, and the desserts as well.
For tiny thank you gifts tie mints in a cute foil wrap tied with a pretty bow and set by each place setting, or use sachets of beautifully scented dried flowers or purport around at each place setting.
use candles at an evening baby shower and have them lit with beauty and sweet scents, making it a glamorous event. Use multi-colored paper plates or plastic ware for the place settings, or alternate pink and blue. cover the tables with elegant tablecloths or pink and blue plastic ones depending on the type of event your having.

One rule of thumb to always keep in mind, make sure to ask before decorating what your allowed to hang on walls and ceilings, if your allowed to or not. You do not want to incur extra charges later if your hall or place you are holding the shower at doesn’t allow. Sometimes, they will say you cannot hang with tape or staples. So you will need to know this ahead of time before you plan out your decorations.

Throwing a baby shower is really not that daunting of a task, especially when the Party Planning Professors are on the case.

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Here is a baby shower menu that can be used pretty much year round. Salads are usually a big hit. (This would be for a luncheon)

1. Croissant sandwiches – use chicken salad or tuna salad, put on mini buttered croissants (dont use big croissants, too much)
2. pasta salad , use either linguini or springs
3. fruit salad – buy whatever fruit is in season
4. Jello salad – use pink or blue jello depending on what the baby will be, if you know. Or have both ! (if you dont want to make this and the fruit salad, you can combine into a Jello mold, using canned fruit cocktail). This can be sugar free for anyone who may need that.
5. Drinks – tea, coffee, iced tea, and lemonade (inexpensive and you can make a lot at once)
6. If you want a hot sandwich, you can make ham bbq on buns
7. mini appetizers – you can have pizza rolls, potato skins, mini spinich bread bowls, mini pretzel bites filled with cheddar cheese, mini pierogies (choose a couple to do)
8. snacks for the tables, chips, pretzels, or maybe some mixed bite size candies.
9. baby shower cut out cookies, or a variety of cookies
10. Of course the Baby Shower Cake