The baby shower is essentially an American concept, but over the last 10 years, it has truly made its way into Denmark. It's a fantastic way to brighten up your heavily pregnant sister or friend's day. We cherish the tradition here at Lirumlarumleg and have plenty of delightful decorations that are perfect for making your baby shower even more beautiful. Perhaps not every pregnant woman thinks a baby shower is for them, so it’s crucial that, as a friend or partner, sister, etc., you take the time to consider if the pregnant woman loves these kinds of traditions. A baby shower is often held as a surprise party, typically two months before the due date.
Theme?
A baby shower, in its simplest form, is about spoiling and showering the pregnant woman with lovely gifts, care, love, and delicious food and/or a range of cakes before her life mainly consists of sleepless nights and poopy diapers. Most choose a color theme based on the gender of the baby, but this doesn’t have to be the case. The most important thing is that it reflects the spirit of the upcoming mom. For some, this may be a brunch at home in loungewear, while for others, it might be dressed in their finest attire at a fancy restaurant.
What do you serve at a baby shower?
Perhaps everyone brings a dish for a lunch table or cakes for a communal cake table. Or maybe you order everything from outside and split the costs. It's most common for the food to be 'finger food,' meaning it can be eaten without a knife and fork. Everything from small canapés, delicious snacks, fresh fruit, and small, fine, flavorful cakes shaped like small breasts or vaginas! Only your imagination sets the limits. On the site 'Pinterest', you’ll find a wealth of great ideas for what you can serve at a baby shower. Remember to consider the pregnant woman’s cravings and make sure that precisely the food that makes her nauseous isn’t on the table.
Fun games and activities to include in a baby shower
What can you do at a baby shower? Even though conversations will likely flow, having a few different activities in your back pocket is both fun and cosy.
- Decorate white onesies for the upcoming baby. Buy a bunch of white onesies and fabric paint or markers and let all guests decorate one each. Hang them up with clothespins on a string in the living room or garden. Looks cosy and festive.
- Play games to guess the size of the belly. You just need a measuring tape.
- Create a themed quiz about pregnancy that all guests participate in.
- Play 'guess the 13' where everyone guesses the baby's birthday, gender, name, and how long the labor will take.
- Have everyone bring a baby photo of themselves and guess who is who.
- Hold contests to see which of the guests can first put a diaper on a brought-in doll.
Gift ideas for the upcoming mom
The pregnant woman surely has lots of wishes for the baby. Who doesn't? At Lirumlarumleg.dk, we have plenty of delightful things for the baby. Here are some gift ideas that most would be pleased with.
Mobiles for the crib or changing area
Voksi bag (if pooling together for a larger gift).
Or perhaps it's also an idea to give a gift just for the future mom? In our category 'everything for mom,' you can find many lovely things for your friend.
You can also band together for a lovely experience with your friend. A spa day or a weekend trip to a hotel in the future, which she can look forward to. Experiences are always a lovely gift to receive.
Sweet treats for the day
At our sister webshop Luckylips.dk, you can find everything you dream of in terms of sweet treats for your baby shower. It’s so charming to set up bowls with decorative candies that match your theme. You can also order a charming little candy bucket or bag for each participant or make pretty candy sticks for the table. Write to us, and we’ll find a solution that suits your event perfectly.
Above all, it should be a cosy and fun day where all the focus is on the upcoming mom, who deserves to be pampered before her life turns upside down.
Hope you have a wonderful baby shower ;
