MEMORIES SHOWER

You can do many variations for this shower. In addition to the more traditional gifts, guests can create something for baby that is dated from the year he/she is born. Each guest can create a scrapbook page (or two) or small booklet for baby. These can include photos, comments (where the guests live, hobbies, current events, etc.), newspaper clippings -- you name it! Guests can also bring things to create a time capsule for baby. Best to leave some space in the capsule so a few things can be added after the child is born (a newspaper from the date of birth, for example). These gifts are sure to be treasured in years to come!

Another fun idea for a memories shower is for each guest to bring a baby photo of herself. Spread them out and see if everybody can guess who's who!

BABY SHOWER POEM

For every unique baby shower theme, you must have a baby shower poem. This poem will add something like an occassion. Below is a poem that will add reason to any unique baby shower theme.

A Baby is a Miracle

This tiny little baby

Was sent from God above

To fill our hearts with happiness

And touch our lives with love

He must have known

We'd give our all

And always do our best

To give our precious baby love

And be grateful and so blessed

Use this poem or write your own to add reason to your unique baby shower theme.

HOW TO DECIDE THE MOST UNIQUE BABY SHOWER THEME

When choosing an unique baby shower theme, you must consider seven (7) things. They include the following:

1. Talk with the expectant mother about what theme she would enjoy the most.
2. Whatever theme the expectant mother has chosen for the nursery is an excellent suggestion for the baby shower theme.
3. Is the baby a boy or a girl?
4. Is the soon-to-be mother expecting twins?
5. Does the expectant mother already have children?
6. Is the Mommy-to-be adopting her baby?
7. Choose a baby shower theme that is fun! After all, this is a party!3

Having an unique baby shower theme can make the baby shower so much fun. It also helps create a feeling of constancy and gives everyone a focal point. If you don't know which baby shower theme to choose or you don't want to have one particular theme, you could use the general baby shower theme of "All Things Baby". So anything and everything that relates to a baby can be used in the decorations, invitations, gifts, favors, food and more.

The unique baby shower theme that you choose for your baby shower will affect every other aspect of the shower. It decides the decorations, the invitations, the games, the favors, the gifts, and food that you will have. So choose well!

COUPLES SHOWER

An unique baby shower theme could involve couples. Believe it or not, but many husbands would really enjoy going to a co-ed baby shower with their wife. A baby shower is a fun event involving friends and family, everyone celebrating a new little baby. Often, the father-to-be would love to be part of that celebration. This event helps him get excited about his new son or daughter. And whether he admits it or not, his heart will melt away when he opens up a baby shower gift and sees that tiny pink dress or that little pair of denim overalls.

Whether or Not You Should Have a Couples Shower

Simply ask the Mom-to-be if she wants her husband and his friends to be at the shower. If this is a surprise shower, ask some of his best friends if he would be interested in attending a baby shower. Overall, she needs to enjoy the baby shower. So if she doesn't want the men there, then that's the answer. If she likes the idea, though, then ask her husband if he would like to go.

Some men may even feel uncomfortable, which is understandable. But he might be honored by the invite and excited to participate. You never know until you ask! And if you do decide to invite the men, never fear! Here are some extremely helpful Couples baby shower ideas to help you plan the perfect Co-ed Baby Shower:

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How To Plan A Couples Shower

1. Make up a guest list including both parents.----Have them both write out a list including both her and his friends. The male may seem a bit more comfortable with a few of his friends around.
2. Decide on an unique baby shower theme that both mom and dad may enjoy.---Example: Sports, Cars, Outdoors, etc.
3. Make and send out couples shower invitations.---Have the invites match the theme you choose-whether it is sports, cars, etc. Maybe you could make an invitation containing the father's favorite sports team. This lets the guys know right from the start that the theme will be something they enjoy. Also, having more than 1 guy there might make the dad-to-be more comfortable & more enjoyable. The whole "strength in numbers" thing. Be sure to mention in the invitations that it is a Couples Baby Shower.
4. Plan the food.---This is one of the most (if not the most important) aspects of a Couples Baby Shower that you can plan. After all, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. This will also indicate how much he enjoys the baby shower. Meat is usually a good choice for your co-ed baby shower food. Afterall, men are known by many of us as carnivores!. You may most definitely have something more hearty than salad and bundt cake. BBQ, casserole, or enchiladas are some good choices.
5. Should I have some Unique Baby Shower Games along with this unique baby shower theme?---You could do it either way. This is a great question to ask the expectant mom and dad. Often the baby shower games are not played and instead, talking & telling stories & parenting advice is the replacement which makes for a fun, intimate party with friends and family. However, almost always, when the guys actually play the baby shower games, they really get into them. You may want to choose more physical baby shower games.
6. What kind of baby shower favors & prizes are good for a Couples baby shower?---Anything Edible! Guys are very predictable, which makes your job easier! Candy bars, rice krispy treats, beef jerky, cinnamon rolls, etc, inexpensive t-shirts that relate to the theme (sports teams, wranglers, carhartt, etc) are fun favors & prizes. Other ideas include: packages of football, baseball, or basketball cards, movie rental gift certificates, pocket-sized outdoor equipment like little flashlights or pocketknives, etc.
7. What kind of gifts are good Couples baby shower gifts?---The gifts at a co-ed baby shower shouldn't be much different than a girls baby shower. If this is the only baby shower a mom-to-be will have, then traditional baby shower gifts are a must, because she will still need all the diapers, clothes & burp cloths that she can get. But one or two of the gifts aimed at the dad-to-be is a great way to honor and congratulate him. Be sure to have the mom and dad-to-be sit together and take turns opening the baby shower gifts. This really helps him get into the baby excitement.

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Some Other Fun Ideas For A Couples Baby Shower

• Have a surprise baby shower for the dad-to-be at his office/work. Call 1 or 2 of his co-workers to plan it. He is sure to have friends at work that would love to celebrate & congratulate him on his upcoming son or daughter.
• If he is into sports, have the party during a game where everyone can eat, chat & watch the game and then open the baby shower gifts afterwards.
• Have a cookout BBQ. Any get-together that involves an open flame is definitely a party that men would enjoy!