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A
Surprise Baby Shower Can Be the Perfect
Way to Celebrate |
by:
Randy
Wilson |
Throwing
a surprise baby shower doesn't have to be
difficult. In fact, it can be fun for all
involved. All it takes is a little patience,
a few basic steps, and the cooperation of
friends and family.
A surprise shower does involve some secrets,
so remember to be stealthy. But you will
want to make sure that the mom-to-be will
be up for a surprise. Early on in her pregnancy,
try to ascertain if she is up for a surprise
baby shower or if she would rather know
in advance. This could eliminate surprising
mom-to-be when she is not feeling up to
it. (If mom-to-be knows she has a surprise
baby shower coming up, she will be more
likely to be dressed appropriately when
the time comes.)
Once you have determined whether the baby
shower will be a surprise or not, make sure
that mom-to-be has registered for baby gifts.
Even if you are having a non-surprise baby
shower, it is never appropriate to ask the
mom-to-be what she wants for the baby. Let
the registry do the talking so baby shower
guests can feel free to choose gifts within
their own individual budgets.
You will need to enlist the help of those
closest to mom-to-be, particularly the dad-to-be.
He will be able to help determine a date
and time for the surprise baby shower. As
well as help to get her there with the least
amount of suspicion. He can also make sure
she doesn't head out in a baseball cap and
no makeup.
Perhaps thinking she is just coming over
for coffee! Close family will need to help
with the preparation of a baby shower guest
list. Since you won't be able to ask mom-to-be
directly. You will have to rely on her mother
or mother-in-law and maybe a sister to get
this information. Be careful when sending
the surprise baby shower invitations. You
will need to mention that this is a surprise
baby shower! You don't want anyone accidentally
spilling the beans!
You can keep in the theme of surprising
mom-to-be by going the extra mile. By ensuring
that an unexpected baby shower guest is
able to make it. Ask close friends of this
baby shower guest to help with the cost
of travel. If this is necessary as part
of mom-to-be's gift. She will probably love
that more than a baby shower gift!
You can also play baby shower games with
surprise themes. Try playing the "diaper
surprise" game by passing out diapers to
all of the guests. With one of them having
a "mess" inside (you can use chocolate or
bean dip, or use your imagination). The
one who gets the messy diaper wins a prize.
Or if mom-to-be is expecting a boy, you
can play "pin the diaper on baby". Just
before your blind-folded guest of honor
goes to place the diaper on the baby. Squirt
her with a water pistol to simulate the
"surprise" often associated with changing
a baby boy's diaper!
Sometimes, no matter how hard you work to
keep the baby shower a surprise. Your mom-to-be
may find out about it. Don't let this get
you down, though. There will be some elements
of surprise for her. Whether she is expecting
the baby shower or not.
It might be unexpected guests, party favors,
or an exotic cake. There will be plenty
there that she didn't count on!
About the Author
Randy is owner of http://www.planning-a-baby-shower.com
where you will find further tips on baby
showers and baby
shower games. |
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