Printable Baby Shower Invitations - Celebrating The New Baby

2008-11-05 10:29:50

( Family )



The welcoming of a baby is a very joyous occasion for any doting parents, especially for first-time mothers and fathers. Family and friends are also delighted if they hear the news that parents are expecting a child. This is also the time when the expectant parents gather with friends and family to welcome the new baby in a form of a baby shower.

A baby shower is a party in which parents or expectant parents receive gifts for their newborn or expected child. By convention, a baby shower is intended to help parents get items that they need for their baby, such as baby clothes or baby bathtubs. It is a popular tradition in the United States and in other cultures, often influenced by American culture or media.

While there are no set guidelines for what constitutes a baby shower, there are some traditional activities that are common at baby showers. Traditionally, the shower is given for the expected parents by someone else as opposed to the parents hosting it. Usually, the mother's maid of honor or bridesmaids at her wedding, hosts this final event into motherhood for their bride. There are baby shower party favors, baby shower gifts, and games all coordinated by the host.

Invitations are sent out, by the organizers, on behalf of the mother or parents. There are free printable baby shower invitations available on the Internet to choose from depending on the theme of the baby shower. These printable baby shower invitations can be downloaded and then personalized by filling in the specific shower information, such as date, time, place and RSVP information. It is important to choose the perfect shower invitations as this can set the mood for the party and thus, printable baby shower invitations are a great way to announce the coming of the new baby.

Because the party centers on gift-giving, the baby shower is generally arranged by a close friend. There is no set rule for when or where showers are to be held and the party can thus be held at a variety of places and at various times. It is common for the host to provide baby-themed games during the shower. Some classic activities at baby showers include guess the birth date or guess the sex, baby shower bingo, and other games like a diaper throw game.

There is great variance in practices and themes of baby showers. Some people prefer to hold showers after the birth of the baby. Some believe that giving gifts before the baby is born can bring bad luck. Others believe that the concept of celebrating a coming child is a private family event or does not mandate a party at all.


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