A baby shower theme used not to be important in the years that celebrating a baby shower came to be
. These recent years, a baby shower theme has become more and more trendy and even a must for both parents and organizers. There are reasons why a baby shower theme is an important aspect of the event.
Traditionally, a baby shower is usually given about a month or two before the expected birth date of the baby. These events are also more for the mother than the baby and gifts for said events usually help out the mother but it is also acceptable to receive gifts for the baby at this time.
For Guests and Parents
On the part of the parents, having a theme for the baby shower is an advantage because this can signify the gender of the expected baby. A baby shower theme based on colors is one of the easiest ways to declare the gender of the expected bundle of joy. In most cases where the parents are aware of the coming baby's gender, the baby shower theme usually has light blue for baby boys and pink for baby girls.
The baby boy shower theme not only has predominantly blue colors but also dominant boy things such as sports related things and TV shows which boys are usually into. Girls have the exact same thing in ballet themes or girls characters such as Barbie and the Disney Princesses.
Having a baby shower theme also helps the parents express to the guests that they have a particular preference when it comes to gifts. This aspect also helps the guests decide what to give the parents on this occasion. The baby shower theme does not necessarily have to be a cartoon character or a color; some themes involve things for the bedroom or for the newborn, depending on the preferences and needs of the parents.
Guests, on the other hand, can also benefit from the baby shower theme because this gives them an idea of what to give the parents or the baby. Some guests have no idea whatsoever what to give the parents or the baby.
Having a definite baby shower theme gives guests a lot of leeway regarding ideas of what to give to the parents or the soon to arrive baby. Some parents even have baby shower registries in which guests can choose from parents' preferences in a certain store.