Types of Baby Showers

Types of Baby Showers

Let’s face it; pregnancy is now a very glamorous phase of a woman’s life and baby showers has now become a vital part of modern pregnancy. At Baby Shower Centre, the way we see it is, if you want to throw a baby shower party, then do it right and make it a memorable one!

When thinking of organising a baby shower, it is worthwhile to think of what ‘type’ of baby shower you want to have. There are so many different types as there with any other kind of parties. We have made a simplified list here and given the main details; you can mix and match to suit your preference…

• Baby Shower for Mummy

This is perhaps the most common type of Baby Shower and it is so with good reason! ‘Mummy’ Baby Showers affords the opportunity for all attention to be on Mum-to-be. Usually this type of shower is a ‘girls only’ party and they can be great fun. There are lots of games and lovely ideas to use for this type of Baby Shower; click here for games and decorations.

• Baby Shower for Couples

Baby shower for couples is a fantastic way to get daddies involved and not left out of the entire show. Just make sure that in this case the guys don’t get bored. Play games are that will require guests to work as a team and watch the ‘competitive’ streak come out of the guests. One tip with these types of Baby showers is to make it as ‘hands on’ as possible. Keep everyone busy, playing, interacting and partying but do not make it too long…

• Baby Shower for Twins

You know I have always wanted to have twins so that I can just go through delivery just once! What are my chances? Not much! Anyways, a baby shower for twins is about the easiest to plan and host. Just do thing in twos! Noah’s ark theme works very well with this type of baby shower.

• Baby Shower for a second child

There is absolutely nothing wrong with have a baby shower for a mum who is having a second or third child. These types of Baby showers can be just as much fun as one for a first child.

• Surprise Baby Shower

Anyone who has planned a surprise party before will know that the amount of effort and coordination that goes into it is a lot! So if you will like to have a surprise baby shower, be fully aware of what is involved and the impact it will have on the mum-to-be. Also timing must be right for this type of baby shower, we recommend sometime around 2 months before her due date. Also, you would have to figure out a way to spring it on her without her finding out.