The exciting part of your womanhood or married life is to have a baby. Babies are known to give a different kind of happy feeling or bliss to their parents. In order to welcome this baby to the world and proudly let your family, relatives, friends, office mates know the details of your pregnancy and understand your joy, a baby shower is given. Although it is not usually initiated by the soon-to-be-parents, it is most of the time set up and scheduled by relatives or friends.



After mentioning the word baby shower the next question would be, what is a baby shower? What should we do on the said event? When and why do we have to do it? What is the purpose of such a thing?

A baby shower is a meaningful occasion for every couple who conducted it. This event can help your family and friends know that you are giving birth to a girl or boy, well, maybe even twins! This information can somehow help them choose the right colour for the gifts they will surely give when you deliver your cutie baby.

What are you supposed to do on a baby shower? Well, it's quite obvious that the main event is the baby and the mother is next in line. Where to hold such a big thing, it depends on you, you can have it on your own house, people usually do this. You can also rent or find a friend who has an access to a clubhouse or even owns one, for the said event. The best place of course is in your house or at your very own garden.

You can prepare small table or bar where there will light snacks for the gets in this social gathering. Plus, a small program and games for your guests will do. The program can start with a prayer, if you are a Christian, or a little thanksgiving will do. After which, you can follow by welcoming your guests and telling them the menu for the day.

Hence, aside from the snacks, the food is important in every get -together. This usually depends if you are holding it during lunch, dinner or during the afternoon. A big meal is considered but people usually serve finger foods only, especially if it is held in the late afternoons. However, most baby showers are typically during dinner time because, at this time, almost everyone is out of work already. Aside from this, it is a good time for relaxation with family and friends after a stressful day.

Big meals or a buffet type is great for such a time. Wines are frequently not served because the mother-to-be cannot drink. So, in respect to the condition and health of the mother-to-be, wines or any alcohols are not served. An alternative would be sodas and juices.

Moreover, an ice breaker or little playful games usually start the occasion so that everyone can get into their lively spirits. A few games can be fun and exhilarating to some but a lot of games can really drag your guests to boredom and they will start looking at their watches throughout the games. So, limit your games to maybe three to four lively ones only. You can play a guessing game. For example, you can make them guess the gender of the baby, the size of the mother's tummy, the possible name of the baby and the like.

If there will be other kids in the party, you can also have a game in stored for them. After the games you can go around and chat with everyone. Thus, a spot to place their gifts is important, if ever they have one. Opening their gifts is very traditional and sweet because you can appreciate it and give it your praises. Plus, one more important thing, during a baby shower, it is best to have a remembrance of the event, so have pictures or videos taken! This is one of the highlight of your baby's life and it is best you have something to remember it by.

Baby showers are usually done in the middle term of the pregnancy, but it is best if you can organize this once you know the gender of your baby. This will be around the fifth to the seventh month of your pregnancy. Aside from getting gifts that will be perfect for a baby boy or a baby girl, you need time to rest after your seventh month of pregnancy. You need to use that time to get ready for delivery or "labor".

The real purpose of baby showers is to help tighten family bonds and to induct the child into your family and friends who may be its god parents soon after. It is a meaningful event that will give the mom-to-be enough strength and wisdom to become a mother. Although being a mom will consume years of constant understanding to fully recognize one's role as a "mother", having friends and relatives for guidance and support is what baby showers truly portray. Being a mother is a blessing; it is a role she needs to deliver throughout her lifetime. Thus, having a baby is something most women regard as "fulfilling their purpose in life".