subject: Baby Showers: The New Trend In The U.K? [print this page] Baby Showers: The New Trend In The U.K? Baby Showers: The New Trend In The U.K?
The old American tradition of giving of baby showers appears to have begun trending in the U.K. as well. Mums-to-be are now being made the guest of honour at these gatherings and having loads of fun in the process. Baby showers are a wonderful way to show mums-to-be some honour at such a special time in their lives.
What Is A Baby Shower?
A baby shower is simply a gathering of friends, family and co-workers in a party-like atmosphere to celebrate the impending arrival of the new baby. It is also a way to help the mum-to-be get some of things that makes life easier for a new mum. It is always about enjoying oneself whilst being practical at the same time. Invited guests bring gifts for the baby or items that will pamper the new mum. Guests can be invited by using printed invitation cards or even hand-made ones.
Organising a Baby Shower
Baby showers can be grand affairs held in large, rented spaces or simply a small gathering of the new mum's closest friends. Big baby showers can include party decorations like balloons, streamers and confetti. There is usually a celebration cake and nibbles served too. Some baby showers are planned in secret by a close friend, making the event a total surprise.
Gift For New Mum And Baby
Baby shower gifts can be practical in nature. Items like nappies, bottles, teething rings, blankets and nursery room accessories are typical gift ideas for showers. Other gifts can be just for the mum-to-be to enjoy. A day of pampering at the spa or any gift that lets the new mum relax and feel special works for a shower gift. Some buy similar items to Christening gifts, beautiful keepsakes for the new baby.
The Americans have registries located at fine department stores that let mums-to-be make a wish list of baby items that they need, just like a bridal registry does. Invited quests that have no idea what to bring check can the list for ideas.
The baby shower trend in the U.K. will be a great celebration of new life coming into the world.
