Hosting a baby shower is always a lot of fun. It is a time of excitement and fun. A happy mom-to-be deserves to have a great time being the center of attention on her special day before the arrival of her baby. The more people you can invite and have attending, the better the day will be. However, you need to make sure that everyone attending is going to have a great time and the space to mingle. This is one of the main reasons we have put together some awesome outdoor baby shower ideas for you to consider.
The Importance of a Baby Shower
A baby shower is designed to provide a mom and dad to be with some of the things that they will need as new parents. For instance, cases of size one diapers to cover them through the first few months when life seems insane. New parents often would rather stay home than have to run errands for diapers. Nursery décor, clothing for the baby, soft blankets, toys, etc. are all acceptable gifts for you to give. They will all help make the newborn phase a little less stressful.
Another way that baby showers are great is the fun that it can bring to a couple who may be starting to feel overwhelmed as the baby’s delivery date comes closer. A mom may feel that all the attention is on her growing belly. A dad may be worried that he will have to switch to a minivan as a family man. They may be fearful of what life with baby will be all about. A baby shower can alleviate the worry, at least for an afternoon. The more fun you plan to have, the more everyone will enjoy it.
The Perfect Baby Shower
Once upon a time, only moms went to baby showers. Times have changed. Dads are also invited to join in the fun. This has turned baby showers into new and unexpected things. At the outdoor shower, there may be fun themes such as baby shower BBQ. Or a clothesline filled with baby clothes over the parent’s dinner table. You can also decorate using a lot of different modes of transportation if the happy couple is having a little boy. It does not have to be restricted to just jeeps and more “boyish” rides either. The transportation options can include horse and buggies, planes, trains, bicycles, and more.
Beyond the themes of a baby shower, outdoor showers allow you to host a variety of fun games that will be enjoyed by everyone. Not just mom and dad. You could host baby changing games. What will you fill the diapers with? A really fun game is to have other men in the group put balloons under their shirt and belly bump. Who can belly bump the most people without busting their “belly”?
Shower Your Special Couple with All Your Love
When a couple finds out that they are expecting a baby, life takes on a whole new meaning. Whether it is their first baby or their fifth, it is scary and exciting. They need to enjoy the months before bringing baby home. A baby shower gives them the freedom to relax, share their experience, and have a lot of fun with their family and friends. If you know someone who is expecting, there has never been a better time to show them how much you love them.