There’s a good chance that if you aren't yet a baby-maker, attending a baby shower makes you a little uncomfortable. And with good reason! There are all kinds of "P" words being tossed around, ridiculous games that require you act like a teenager from the 1950’s, and horror stories about epidurals and episiotomies gone wrong. Well I’m here to tell you that you are not alone friend. The reason I even started my company, Wry Baby, was because I had to participate in the most uncomfortable baby shower ever. My own!
I felt so badly for my mostly single, not-yet-procreating friends who knew little about babies, what to buy for one, or what to talk about in anticipation of its arrival. Nobody had a clue, including me. After all, I had only just learned to change a diaper on a practice doll the week prior in my birthing class. In fact, the only thing I knew going into the party was that I was wearing a cute maternity dress, and that I hoped this shindig wouldn’t drag on too long as my back was killing me. Little did I know my Baby Shower Disaster would give me the idea to found a company that makes giving and receiving baby shower gifts fun for everyone.
Let me share with you 5 Tips to Avoiding
a Baby Shower Gift Disaster.
- Avoid HOT BUTTON baby gifts. These include things like Co-Sleepers, Baby Carriers, Cloth Diapers, Baby Formula and Bottles, which could all instigate a ‘Battle of the Beliefs’ among mothers.
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Do not use the space in a greeting card to gloat about how your friend’s life is now over. She’ll find that out all on her own!
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Avoid Nursery Décor items. Chances are, your friend has been acting on her nesting instinct for the past few months and has already brought her nursery dream-board to life. Gifting a giraffe crib bumper might clash with her butterfly theme, if you know what I mean.
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Do not wait until the morning of the Baby Shower to buy your gift. If you do, you may be forced to show up with a Disney-themed layette set or wildly overpriced baby blanket. Neither of which reflects your best intentions or your budget.
- Don’t just go by the registry. Diapers are practical, but try to add some fun, originality and flare to your gift! A fun Snapsuit™, a first year baby journal, a baby t-shirt that will predict junior’s future... these are all gifts that will get a big laugh and make you a gift guru!
Finally, relax and have a great time. Sure, the games may be silly but the company is special. Use this time to take a peek into the world of parenthood and just know that your friendship and support is very much appreciated!
