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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="7/12"][vc_column_text]<strong>Why baby showers?</strong>

The tradition of organising baby showers for the expectant mother goes back to the ancient times where the local community helps in preparing the parents for parenthood by giving them some items that would help them in the first few months of caring for a new born. They could be in the form of used baby clothes that their own children wore when they were babies, some toys and even advices for the mom and dad-to-be. Today, baby showers have evolved from being something that was purely a necessity to that of a happy occasion where family and close friends get together to share in the parents' joy.

As baby showers are becoming the norm for most expectant couples, here is a stress-free and hassle free guide to a great baby shower to 'make merry' with the mom-to-be in anticipation of baby's arrival.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

<strong>The Step-by-Step Guide</strong>

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]<strong>Step 1: Date and invitations</strong>

When planning a party of any sort, most people would tell you that it will take a lot of effort and organising. Therefore, to make planning for a baby shower a joy rather than a chore, set the actual date for the party approximately 4 to 8 weeks before the expected due date. Then, work on the invitation list and send them out about a month before the actual date of the party. This gives your guests plenty of time to respond to the invitations and for you to plan the shower. Of course, this also means that there is plenty of head time for the guests to scout for the perfect gifts for mom. Depending on the size of the party that you are planning for, baby showers are usually attended by families and close friends. However, it would be good to also include the men-folk in the invitations, so that they, too, could share in the celebration. Plus, they may also have more to talk about with hubby than a group of ‘girl’ friends.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5275" src="http://tollyjoy.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BabyShower_date_invitations.png" alt="BabyShower_date_invitations" width="431" height="238" />[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]<strong>Step 2: Food and drinks</strong>

The second most important thing in planning a great baby shower is to make some decisions on the type and quantity of the food and drinks you would like to serve to your guests. Would you want to cater the food, or rely on the many volunteers to help you out with the food preparation? There are pros and cons to either means. On the one hand, you need not worry about the food preparation, the cooking and the storing of food before the actual day. On the other hand, it would be so much more personalised if you prepared the refreshments yourself. Whatever it is that you decide, the main thing is to serve food that is familiar to most people and those that are easy to eat like finger foods or light foods. Another method that is worth considering is having a potluck. That way, it not only takes a little of the burden off you, you could also get to enjoy your friends’ cooking and get more ideas for your future repertoires.

There should also be a few choices of drinks available – juices, sodas and definitely water. If there are children attending the shower, do purchase some of the little juice cartons that come with straws, so that it would be easier for them. Also, you may also want to consider creating mocktails for a little more pizzazz to the line-up.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5273" src="http://tollyjoy.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BabyShower_food_drinks.png" alt="BabyShower_food_drinks" width="312" height="172" />[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]<strong>Step 3: Fun and games</strong>

The third ingredient to a fun-filled celebration is of course the activities that will get everyone joining in the merriment. A baby shower is incomplete without its fair share of fun and silly games such as diaper sniffing, milk bottle drinking competition and charades among the adults. These games are a great way to break the ice and get everyone to mingle and talk with each other, especially if the baby shower is attended by people other than your own family and close friends. In deciding the type and number of games, remember to also prepare the props that are needed for these activities like a few milk bottles, bibs, diapers, paper, pencils and so on. Go the extra mile and prepare a few gift-wrapped tokens to be given as prizes to the winners of these competitions.

Baby showers are very memorable occasions, so make sure you circulate a ‘Baby Shower Scrapbook’ among the guests where they could write down their wishes, advices and thoughts for the mom-to-be, as well as the baby. This would be a precious treasure in the future. Besides that, prepare little ‘thank you’ tokens like fancy notes, key chains, goodie bags and other small keepsakes to be given to the guests as a gesture of appreciation of their attendance and support.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]<strong>Step 4: Get a co-pilot</strong>

The main point to having a baby shower is to celebrate both the mom-to-be and the baby. So it is important that you enjoy every second that you spend in planning the celebration. Bear in mind, too, that you are a month or two away from your due date and would have a lot of other things to prepare for. Therefore, if it will help to take some of the load off you, enlist the help of a co-planner. It could be your best friend, mother, and even your husband. You can take up the role as the strategy planner, whilst your co-planner could be the one to set the wheels in motion. For example, you can prepare a list of things that needed to be bought from the store and your co-planner as well as a few more people who are available could go and do the shopping for you. This way, you would have more time to recharge and plan your next steps.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="7/12"][vc_column_text]<strong>Some other bits and bobs</strong>

Aside from those 4 steps above, there are also a few things you may want to consider, such as having a photographer, or even setting a theme for your baby shower.

Some couples hire professional photographers during these baby showers. You may want to go along those lines, but depending on the scale and the size of the party, enlisting the help of your aspiring photographer friend to take pictures throughout the shower would also be a good idea. He would be delighted at the chance to practice and polish his photography skills. Besides that, if you are thinking of spicing things up just a little bit more, consider having a theme for your baby shower. This could be a colour theme, a favourite childhood character theme or any other theme you prefer. Have the venue decorated and your guests to come dressed up in keeping with the chosen theme. It would be great fun, anticipating the costumes that would be donned just for the occasion.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="5/12" el_class="rightside"][vc_column_text]

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="7/12"][vc_column_text]<strong>Sit back, relax and enjoy</strong>

There you have it, a step-by-step guide to planning a stress-free baby shower. The key thing here is to give yourself plenty of time before the actual day of the party. That way, you can stagger the things that need to be done, bought and organised. You will be in a better position to not only effectively plan for a wonderful celebration, but also to have the time to enjoy your pregnancy to the fullest.

Whoever said planning for a great shower is stressful?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][:zh][vc_row][vc_column width="5/12"][vc_column_text]

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="7/12"][vc_column_text]<strong>为什么要举办新生儿派对？</strong>

为准妈妈组织新生儿派对（Baby Shower）的传统可追溯到西方古时候。当时，当地社群会送出各种有助于新手父母们在前几个月照顾新生儿的物品，来帮助他们踏上为人父母的道路。这些物品可能是穿过的婴儿衣物、玩具，甚至是为准父母提供的建议。如今，新生儿派对已经从纯粹的必要仪式演变为亲朋好友聚在一起共同分享新生儿父母的喜悦的欢庆活动。

由于新生儿派对已经成为大多数准父母的惯例，因此我们特别准备了这份指南，希望能够帮助期待宝宝到来的准妈妈们轻松无忧地举办一场欢乐成功的新生儿派对。[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

<strong>分步指南</strong>

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]<strong>第1步：日期和邀请函</strong>

不论是在规划任何形式的派对，大多数人都会表示，组织安排的工作总需要投入大量的精力。因此，要让规划新生儿派对成为一件轻松愉快的事情，您就需要在预产期前大约4至8周就设定好实际的派对日期。然后，再制定邀请名单，并在实际派对日期前大约1个月发出邀请函。这样一来，您的客人将有足够的时间来回应邀请而且您也会有足够时间去进一步规划派对细节。当然，这也意味着客人将有足够的时间来搜罗送给新生儿妈妈的完美礼品。视您所规划的派对规模而定，参加新生儿派对的通常是家人和亲密的朋友。不过，如果能够邀请男性亲属参加，让他们可以共同庆祝，那也就最好不过了。此外，与您的一群女性朋友相比，他们与新生儿的爸爸可能会有更多共同话题能谈论。

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5275" src="http://tollyjoy.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BabyShower_date_invitations.png" alt="BabyShower_date_invitations" width="431" height="238" />[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]<strong>第2步：食品和饮料</strong>

在规划一个成功的新生儿派对时，第二个重要的事项就是确定为客人们提供的食品和饮料的类型与分量。您会想要订购餐饮服务，还是依靠众多自愿帮忙的亲戚朋友来帮助您准备食物呢？这两种方式都各有其优缺点。前者而言，您在实际举办派对之前都无需担心食物的制备、烹饪和储运问题。而后者的话，整个派对会因为您精心准备的茶点而变得更具特色。但无论您决定选择哪种方式，最重要的是您所提供的应该是您的宾客所熟悉并且易于食用的食物，例如小点心或较为清淡的食物。另一种值得考虑的方式是让大家带菜聚餐。这样一来，您不仅可减少负担，还能够享受到朋友们烹煮的美食，为您今后的家中菜肴获取更多的烹饪点子。

在饮料方面，您应准备几种选择 — 果汁、汽水和清水。如果有儿童参加新生儿派对，您则应购买一些带吸管的小型纸包装果汁，以方便他们饮用。此外，您还可以考虑调制一些无酒精鸡尾酒来让饮品种类更加丰富。

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5273" src="http://tollyjoy.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BabyShower_food_drinks.png" alt="BabyShower_food_drinks" width="312" height="172" />[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]<strong>第3步：娱乐和游戏</strong>

一场充满乐趣的派对的第三个要素，当然就是各种能让所有人都乐在其中的活动。新生儿派对如果缺少了趣味游戏（像是让成年人玩“闻尿布”游戏、用奶瓶喝饮料比赛和猜字谜），那就不算完整了。这些游戏是让大家交流互动、打破沉默的绝佳方法，对于有亲朋好友之外的人士参与的场合特别有效。在决定游戏的类型和数量时，请记得还要准备这些活动所需的道具，例如几个奶瓶、围兜、尿布、纸、笔等。此外，您也不妨再准备一些包装好的小礼品，作为奖品赠送给这些游戏的优胜者。

新生儿派对是您人生中最值得记下的重要时刻之一，因此您一定要准备一本“新生儿派对留言簿”，让宾客写下对准妈妈以及宝宝的祝福、建议和想法。在未来，这将成为准父母以及宝宝的一份宝贵财富。您也可准备一些表示谢意的小礼品，如有趣的便利贴、钥匙链、福袋或其他小纪念品送给宾客，以感谢他们参与这场派对。[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]<strong>第4步：找帮手</strong>

举办新生儿派对的主要目的是为了庆祝准妈妈即将生产和宝宝的即将到来。所以，在规划这场庆祝活动的过程里，最重要的就是您也应该乐在其中。不过请注意，由于这时候的您还有一两个月就到预产期了，所以您会有很多其他的事情需要准备。因此，如果您能找到其他帮手来共同规划派对，那您将能够轻松不少。您的帮手可以是您最好的朋友、您的母亲，或甚至是您的丈夫。找到帮手后，您可不妨担任整个派对的“规划师”，让您的帮手负责具体执行您的计划。例如，您可以详细列出那些需要从商店购买的物品，而您的帮手将负责召集人马，一起前往商店帮您进行采购。这样一来，您就能空出时间来恢复精力，计划接下来的行动。[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="7/12"][vc_column_text]<strong>其他事项</strong>

除了以上4个步骤以外，您可能还需要考虑一些其他事项，例如聘请一位摄影师，或者为新生儿派对设置主题。

有些夫妻会在新生儿派对期间雇佣专业摄影师，而您自然也能这么做。不过，视您派对规模的大小，有时邀请爱好摄影的朋友来帮您在整个派对期间进行拍摄，也是一个不错的主意。您的朋友也会很高兴有机会实践并提高自己的摄影技巧。除此之外，如果您希望为派对增添一点乐趣，那么不妨考虑为您的新生儿派对设置一个主题，像是主题颜色、最喜欢的卡通人物角色或是您喜欢的任何其他主题。对派对举办场地进行相应装饰，让宾客按照选定的主题来装扮自己，然后猜想宾客们参加派对的装束 – 这必定会非常有趣。[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="5/12" el_class="rightside"][vc_column_text]

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="7/12"][vc_column_text]<strong>放轻松，享受生活</strong>

以上就是轻松规划新生儿派对的分步指南。其中的关键是要在实际举办派对之前，给自己留出充裕的时间。这样一来，您就可以妥当应对那些需要准备、购买及组织的事项，从而不仅能够有效地规划一场精彩的庆祝活动，同时也有时间充分享受妊娠期。

谁说规划一场精彩的新生儿派对就必须充满压力？[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][:]