How to arrange a thoughtful Baby Shower

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❤️ Give books Instead of cards - when my friends arranged my baby shower they all gave me a copy of their favourite children’s book, and wrote a lovely message on the inside cover. I treasure them still and read from them to Rupert and Ophelia most nights
❤️ Late night nappy changing messages - get a pen and paper and ask guests to write something funny or a piece of advice to parents for them to read whilst changing late night nappies. It’s a thoughtful and fun thing to do that will make any tired new mummy smile
❤️ Time capsules - get guests to write a lettter to the baby for them to read on their 18th bday.
❤️ Include fathers in the baby shower - baby showers don’t just have to be for women. Make it a Co Ed party so that fathers don’t feel left out
😩DON’T include games such as “smell the nappy.” It suddenly turns a sophisticated baby shower into a hen do. Keep it classy.
😩Share war stories about birth. Firstly it’s not a competition and secondly it’s the last thing a pregnant mummy wants to hear!
😩If the parents have put together a gift list, please buy from it. They have probably spent time thinking about what they REALLY need so will appreciate you buying from it.

What other tips do you have for a baby shower? Let me know in the comments below!