Expecting a baby is always something worth celebrating. This is part of the reason that we host baby showers for loved ones who are going to have a baby soon. The problem comes in when you consider how baby showers are no longer “Just” baby showers. They are themed events with games to play. Men, women, and other children all attend and it is loads of fun for all. Perhaps this is why casting and coating custom baby shower decorations are becoming the newest “thing” for everyone.

Themes for a Baby Shower

There are millions of theme ideas for pre-baby celebrations. Fun little puns with a lot of balloons stating, “Ready to Pop”, or bumblebees asking, “What Will I Bee?” Tinkerbells, nautical themes, twinkling stars, the list goes on and on. Each theme, whether tried and true or one of a kind, can have all personalized decor if you want.

You can create party favors or game pieces. Create tabletop decor and pastry dishes. The themes can be for boys or girls. Each piece handmade and beautifully imagined by you. It is all made possible with epoxy resin.

Endless Ideas Meet Endless Possibilities

Epoxy resin is a type of sealant that puts a layer of liquid glass over any surface. It can be colored or it can encase items. It is mostly used for woodworking, but thousands of people have also turned to creating decor, jewelry, and tableware out of it. Glass epoxy resin allows your creativity to reach new heights.

With a little resin and a mold, you can create keychains for loved ones as party favors. Perhaps you would want to celebrate that the new addition is expected by “date”. Its an affordable project that requires only epoxy, a mold, and a way to print or write your message before pouring.

You could create a commemorative plate for grandparents and give them gifts at the shower or refrigerator magnets with some significance to the overall theme of your party. You are only limited by the mold shape that you have and your creative ideas.

Pick Your Favorite Ideas

Epoxy is safe for all types of items once it has completely cured. This makes it easy to do everything from jewelry and glitter tumblers to restoring an old banquet table that you found in the attic. What will you create for the party? Glitter tumblers would work very well for the mom-to-be.

A lot of families choose to have multiple children. In most cases, this also means that young children end up being involved in a variety of things that were at one time considered, “Adult only”. You may take your child to run errands. You may take them to see wedding ceremonies, you may even take them to baby showers. Babysitters and nannies are often impractical. Ask any mom, and they will tell you the tricks that they use to keep their little ones happy during any one situation. For that reason, we are including some of our most favorite ideas for toddlers at the baby shower.

Sorting and Matching Fun

When all else fails to entertain a rowdy toddler, matching games are awesome. All you need is a few colorful pompoms from a craft section and a try with colored sections. Your toddler will spend hours sorting and exploring the texture of the pompoms.

If sorting is something they enjoy, you may also get an empty parmesan cheese containers or old colanders for putting pipe cleaners in. Boxes or plastic tubs can also be used as shape or color sorters if they have a lid that you can cut holes into.

Mess-Free Play

Toddlers are notorious for making a mess. If you want to avoid the mess while entertaining your toddler, you can put some watercolor paint into a ziplock bag. Seal it up and let them paint to their heart’s content. No mess, just fun and it does not take a lot of paint. A few drops of three or four colors and they can create a masterpiece.

Playdough is also good. It is interesting to toddlers and if you put it on a tray, there is very little mess to clean up afterward.

Paper Towel Rolls

You should never underestimate the power of a simple paper towel roll. Kids love them! Toddlers are fascinated by them. They can poke blocks or other small items into the ends and watch as it falls out the other end. We picked a cheap toddler mattress, set it up outside for a family bbq, and taped a tube to a tree. We had a bucket under it to catch the items that fell. Our daughter loved it and spent forever dropping acorns and other stuff through.

Textile Fun

Textiles are usually easy. It is also fun for toddlers because some fabrics and items may be soft while others are rough. To play with textiles, you can cut up different types of fabric, such as clothes you no longer wear, old bath towels, jeans, rags, whatever. The brighter the color, the more it will appeal to your child. Once you have the fabric, cut it into strips and give your toddler an empty baby wipes box. They will enjoy touching fabrics and stuffing them into the hole repeatedly.

Toddlers are amazing little people. They are easy to entertain because life is a learning experience for them. You can take advantage of it during baby showers or other events where your toddler could be antsy and you prefer that they are calm.

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.

A new baby in the family is an amazing and wonderful thing. From the day a couple finds out that a tiny human is on the way, they cannot wait for that amazing delivery, the miracle of life. A little person that was created by them. As they share their news with others, their family and friends also become excited. This is one reason every happy couple should be blessed with a baby shower. It gives them a last moment to spend with their family and friends, enjoying the anticipation of what will soon come for them all. A baby shower is supposed to be fun, but it should also provide them with the necessities that will make getting through newborn easier for everyone.

If you are hosting a baby shower for someone, it is important that you do it in such a way that will allow everyone to have a fantastic time. Here are some of our best tips on how to host the perfect baby shower.

Create Your Guest List

One of the most important parts of a baby shower is getting prepared for it. Some hosts may start planning weeks in advance of the actual party. During this time, you should pick a date, consider who will be invited, and maybe even create a list of things that the couple does not have for the baby. If you live near a store that offers “baby registry” services, this can also be a great idea.

You need to give guests some time to prepare for the baby shower. They may want to provide a crib, but need to find the perfect one or to save money up to purchase it. Most baby showers are held about a month or two away from the due date, so you should plan to have invitations out a month or so before it.

Remember, even though it was once customary that only ladies would come to baby showers, it is not that way today. Men, women, couples, and children are all welcome at a baby shower. It is more a social event and a party than it is a traditional baby shower.

Pick a Theme

One very obvious theme is baby related. Your theme can be based on the baby’s gender or a set theme that the parents have chosen for the nursery. When picking a theme, you may also plan games that will coincide with it. Games can be silly. You could have couples that are there work together to change a baby doll’s diaper. Mom’s hands could be her back and dad could be blindfolded. Fastest team wins a baby shower “gift”.

Baby shower gift bags are a great way to encourage people to play. You can choose inexpensive trinkets to put inside of it. Manicure sets, coffee mugs, pacifiers for babysitting duties they may take part in later, whatever you choose. You can stock up on all types of fun stuff at dollar stores.

Have Fun!!!

When the big day arrives, you should make sure that everyone is having a great time. Good food, snack trays, cider over wine, and extra special attention to the Mom and Dad in waiting. If you do not want to prepare all the food or hire a caterer, you can always ask people to help by bringing food and drinks. You could even plan a baby shower barbeque where “grandpa” can take the lead doing what he loves to do.