If you are preparing to have a baby shower for yourself or a new mommy you love, one of the first things that crosses your mind, is what kind of activities will I do with these people. Most obviously there is serving food which takes time, unwrapping presents again this can get lengthy if it's a large party, but then what?
You could always hand out rolls of toilet paper and make some poor unfortunate guests stand still while other embarrassed guests try to create a diaper on them, but why? I have been to dozens of showers where this kind of humiliation occured more than once during a two hour party, but I can swear that I have never subjected anyone to this sad event myself. Here are a few alternatives for activities that will be less on the spot and embarrassing for your guests, and will also help the new mommy get items she needs for baby.
Eye on the Baby:
On a tray or platter, spread out some small baby items such as: Diaper rash ointment, a rattle, baby booties, baby washcloths, nipples, bottles, nail clippers, baby tylenol, travel size anything for baby, etc. This tray will serve as a centerpiece for one of the guest tables, or the gift table-somewhere prominently displayed so that all of the guests see it and take note of it. After everyone has arrived you will quietly hand out notecards and pens, and tell your guests that there is now a test to see how observant they are and whether or not they could keep track of a baby. Remove the platter without allowing anymore time for guests to view it, and start timing. Give them 1-2 minutes to write down everything they remember from the platter, be sure that whomever wins receives a small prize. I will post more later about acceptable prizes for guests. The new mommy gets to keep all of the items on the platter!
Price is Right:
Recently I did this game using a small cart that is sold at walmart that is meant as an organizer for babies stuff, you could use any sort of table or cart as a display. Before the shower pick out several baby items I used: a pair of baby shoes, a box of baby detergent, a jar of Butt Paste rash cream, two containers of formula, and a bottle of baby tylenol. Before the shower: On an index card write a description of the item and its retail price-do not allow any of the guests to see these cards before the game! Pass out index cards and pens to the guests and begin your gameshow. You will ask all of the guests to write down what price they think the first item costs-the guest the closest receives a small prize. Continue this until you get to the last item. This is your showcase showdown, all of the guests that have NOT won participate. For this part I used the organizer cart that all of my items was displayed on-it was the priciest item at 19.98. The new mommy gets all of the items, and guests get to participate and receive small prizes! Great game for large groups! You can limit the number of items or cost of items depending on your budget, and this one game can be the only activity you do without seeming too short!
Decorating for Baby:
This is an individual activity, and is best for guests that love to be creative. Purchase plain baby onesies, bibs, or burp cloths, and a set of fabric paint pens. Before the shower place wax paper inside or under the garments to protect the back sides and table underneath, you may also want to design one of each item yourself as examples. When the guests arrive have each guest select an item and design it the way they would like, including the mommy; ask everyone to sign or initial their design so the mommy knows who's love created it. Let these items dry while you continue with the food and gifts, and the new mommy now has a wonderfully unique wardrobe for the new baby!
I will continue to post great activity ideas, and baby shower tips! Thanks for visiting!
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Great ideas!
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