Having a baby is a daunting task to begin with. Having to think about all the preparations and what the baby needs can be tough, especially for first-time parents. Let alone, how expensive baby stuff are nowadays. Diapers, milk, clothes, skincare products, the list could go on.
On top of that, planning baby showers for first-time expecting moms and dads and even those who are already parents can be overwhelming too. You want the moment to be special and memorable, and so you want everything to come together perfectly.
Often, the reason why planning baby showers become overwhelming is because most expecting moms wanted to do a baby shower that hasn’t been done before. Hence, they end up having a difficult time deciding how do it.
Well, hey there moms-to-be, let me tell you – every baby shower is special even though your baby shower idea seems to be like the ones you’ve seen on TV or on the internet, yours is unique in its own special way. So, don’t stress yourself so much.
In fact, you can use those baby showers you have seen on the internet as an inspiration for planning your own.
But before you start worrying about the theme, venue, food, and everything else. Perhaps it would relax you, and instead enjoy the moment for the coming of your bundle of joy by reminding yourself why you have to have a baby shower.
So what are baby showers for?
Baby shower is a party, a celebration for the impending birth of a new baby. Everyone close to the mom-to-be gather around to have fun and be grateful for the blessing of a new life.
The center of this celebration is the mom-to-be and of course, the baby-to-be. Because the preparation for the coming of the baby can be overwhelming for the expecting moms or the parents, the very purpose of this party is give not only the mom-to-be but both parents-to-be the emotional support. As well as, bring items and stuff that the baby or the mom-to-be will need as gift for the mom-to-be.
Baby shower is not all fun and parties, but really it’s a way for family and friends to give their support and assistance to the mom-to-be and parents-to-be while having some party on the side. So, it’s really a moment of gifting, sharing and above all showing love.
It is to help first-time parents or even second, third-time or so parents get over the anxieties of bringing up children, the worries of “do I have enough for my baby?” and to help not only emotionally but mentally prepare parents-to-be, especially the mom-to-be for the task coming.
So, don’t stress so much about the details of the baby shower, it doesn’t have to be grand or fancy for the party to be special. It just has to be something that you feel is right for you and your baby. Often, the most memorable and special baby showers are those that are simple and heartfelt, those DIY baby showers where the mom-to-be and family and friends work together to prepare.
It is the laughters, dancing, photos, and the sweets that make for a great baby shower. And finally, YOU mom-to-be will be an awesome mom. Enjoy every moment of it because they fly by so fast.