Are you expecting a new baby and planning to hold a baby shower? Are you having trouble searching for suitable prizes for the event? Worry no more because there are numerous items suitable as prizes for the occasion. Read on to gain insight and ideas.

Like your new baby, having baby shower party is an event that each member of the family looks forward to. It is when friends, relatives and family gather together to wish happiness for expectant parents.

History:

In the early part of 20th century, relatives, friends and other guests were not invited until the baby reached one month of age to avoid ailments and diseases because they believed that babies are susceptible to illnesses.

In the later part of the 18th century, Victorian women organized tea parties for mothers, but not until she gave birth, because they hide from the public.

During 1900, afternoon tea parties were altered into bridal showers, given to brides before their wedding day and became customary and popular during the baby boom period. Through time, people changed the way how baby showers were celebrated. Despite the changes on how the event was celebrated, one thing remained the same, giving gifts.

At present, baby showers are celebrated with games and prizes. No matter how varied different cultures celebrated baby showers, cakes, confectionery and candies are always present. Moreover, it is not considered a party without food and games. And along with games, there are always prizes associated with it.

The practice of giving baby shower gifts is nothing, but the manner of celebrating the event and types of gifts evolved along with time. Different culture and different strata of society celebrated the event in different ways and with different budget.

Irrespective of its history, the primary purpose of the event is to express happiness and to welcome the arrival of the baby, a new member of the family and society.

To keep the party lively and fun, hosts should make extra effort to organize exciting games where everyone is enticed to play and to participate.

Different baby shower games:

Busy Mom
Dress the Baby
Basket of Socks
Guess the Play-Dough Sculpture
Sesame Street Crossword Puzzle
Baby Item Game
Add-on Alphabet Memory Game
If I Were You
Pick up the prize

Games are nothing without giving prizes, thus, organizers of baby showers, should find items suitable for prizes for the said event. No matter what type of baby shower games you have, winners should be given prizes. Regardless of what items you choose, it is done in the name of fun. Before you buy prizes, you have to consider your budget and the theme of the party.

Suggested prizes for baby shower games:

Scented candles
Stationary
Gift certificates
Designer candy bottle
Gift basket
Bath gels
Baby shampoos
Bath salts
Manicure kit
Scented oils
Potpourri
Hand lotions
Baby wipes and diaper
Picture frames
note cards

Whatever prizes you select, be sure that it is within your budget and it rightfully fit the event and its theme.

Author Bio: Brenna A. Welker enjoys writing for Crazy Baby Clothing Company which sells cool baby clothes and rock band baby clothes as well as a host of additional products.

Category: Parenting
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