Baby Shower Games And Souvenirs



Posted: Tuesday, August 31, 2010

by Huzaili Aris
http://www.your-health-guide.com

Celebrating baby showers is always something a family looks forward to. So before they get a date with the stork, families and friends come together to show their support and love for the couple. There is never a clear history of how baby showers came to be such an endearing tradition. However, it is believed that it became a regular occasion reserved for rich families who bring gifts to a mother who just gave birth to her baby. Baby showers were normally held after the baby was born and often coincided with baptism. Baby showers are a joyous affair for the whole family.

In the last few decades, baby showers saw a lot of changes in the way these are held. But one thing remained the same and that is the presents brought by well wishers. The first born child was traditionally the reason why baby showers were held. The reason being that the gifts given to first born can still be used by his or her siblings because they were usually made to last longer. Before, too, it was a party exclusively for women. But in recent years, men and children are being invited to the occasion. Also, these days the party is held a month or two before the due date. It has been observed that after the baby is born, parents are too caught up in their responsibilities, therefore, throwing a party will be the least of their problems.

And what is a party if there are no food and games for guests to enjoy? The baby shower that people knew then is so different now because of these games. Baby shower games make up for a big part of the party. Like any other occasion, games held during this event are well-thought of and prepared for. The father-to-be can initiate the games and engage all their guests to join. A good game will always entice them to play. There are many baby shower games that you can do.

Get your guests to write down as many names of baby products or items as they can. Make this a group effort so that almost everyone can join in the fun. To make it more challenging, just give them a few minutes to accomplish the task. After the time's up, check their list, cross out an item that appears on each group's list, say, feeding bottle. The team that comes up with most number of these unique names is declared the winner. Bottle races is another game idea your guests might enjoy. It is played by preparing a few feeding bottles and filling them all with either milk, juice or any beverage. The winner is the person who, in this case, sucks and empties the most number of feeding bottles It is basically a game that mimics how an infant drinks from a bottle or from the mother's breast.

Whatever game you choose to amuse your guests with, make the prizes something they will look forward to. Interesting baby items that have your expressions of gratitude in a small card is also a good souvenir gift. Like the arrival of a new bundle of joy, a baby shower is something each guest should always fondly recall so put in a little extra to make it a success.

Baby showers are a very special occasion for the mum to be. Plan and host the perfect baby shower by going to our baby shower games site. You'll find games, theme ideas and even baby gifts and favours to give to guests so everyone will absolutely love your baby shower event.
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