| How many baby showers are exactly the same? | | | | Go Green! Modern parents are going green every day |
| Everyone meets at someone's house, sits in | | | | offering their children products that are made naturally |
| uncomfortable chairs, eats finger sandwiches and | | | | and help protect the environment. Find a local baby |
| watches the mom-to-be open presents, all the while | | | | boutique that carries organic baby products like clothes, |
| bored out of their minds. Why not put a new twist on | | | | toys, bedding and furniture. Have them showcase the |
| baby showers and get creative? Below are tips on | | | | products and explain why they are better for baby, |
| throwing a unique shower the guest of honor and | | | | parent and the environment. Everyone can raise a |
| guests will never forget and never be able to duplicate! | | | | helping hand for the earth! |
| 1. Most showers are at a sister or friends house. | | | | Every parent should learn about infant CPR. Why not |
| Chairs are set up in a circle and food is displayed on a | | | | incorporate it you're your shower? Learn while you |
| kitchen table. People come in, drop their gift, grab a | | | | gather with friends to celebrate the new bundle of joy |
| seat and wait. Many chat with other guests, all the | | | | on the way. An infant CPR class is perfect for |
| while waiting for the opening frenzy to begin. Why not | | | | parents, grandparents, babysitters and everyone |
| spice up the day with a unique experience for the | | | | responsible for the care of an infant or child. |
| mom-to-be and her guests. | | | | 3. Finally, after the wonderfully entertaining activities or |
| Pamper the mom-to-be with a spa experience. Local | | | | pampering session come the gifts. Of course, |
| spas offer packages for parties. They can be as | | | | moms-to-be want everything on their registry, but why |
| extensive as massages for the entire party or choices | | | | not get them something on their registry with a twist. |
| of manicures and pedicures. Many spas allow food | | | | Diaper cakes are the new and unique shower gift. A |
| and beverages to be brought in by the hostess, | | | | diaper cake is a box of diapers shaped into a layered |
| offering your guests a relaxing day at the spa, while | | | | cake. The diapers are held together by beautiful |
| the mom-to-be gets one last day of pampering before | | | | ribbons, many times blue or pink depending on what |
| 2 am feedings and diaper changes. A great | | | | the mom-to-be is expecting. Diaper cakes can be |
| experience for mom and her guests. One no one will | | | | more than just diapers. "Cake Toppers" can be |
| ever forget. | | | | stuffed animals, pacifiers, clothes, bottles or other toys. |
| 2. Baby showers generally don't offer much | | | | And the icing decorations can be small stuffed animals, |
| entertainment. Watching the mom-to-be open presents | | | | bibs, hats, socks, baby blocks spelling the new arrivals |
| and chatting with other guests top the list. Bringing fun | | | | name and other small items to dress up the cake. |
| baby-related activities can liven up the party and help | | | | Adorable, unforgettable and useful! |
| the mom-to-be and other moms in the crowd learn | | | | Every mom-to-be needs clothes for their new bundle |
| something new. | | | | of joy. A fun twist on giving clothes as a gift is to |
| Specialists at local hospitals and massage therapy | | | | make a clothes line of clothes. You know, the old |
| salons offer baby massage. Hiring a professional to | | | | fashion twine clothes line with wooden pins. Gather |
| provide a demonstration on how to conduct a baby | | | | clothes for all four seasons in the size the baby will be |
| massage can be a benefit to the mom-to-be and her | | | | for each season. Then pin each piece on the clothes |
| guests. Plus it provides entertainment for the whole | | | | line from the smallest to largest size. Place the clothes |
| group. It's like a Tupperware party for new modern | | | | line in the bag or box, folding each piece on top of the |
| moms. | | | | other. When the mom-to-be opens the gift they will |
| Teach the mom-to-be and shower guests a new | | | | have to pull out the clothes line, letting everyone see |
| technique. Baby carriers are all the rage in chic baby | | | | the creative way to present clothes to the new mom. |
| boutiques. Learn the benefits and techniques of | | | | Adorable! |
| baby-wearing with pouches, ring slings, wraps and mei | | | | Just a few tips to make sure the guest of honor |
| tais. | | | | enjoys her shower, and her friends and family do too! |