Spring Baby Shower Ideas

A spring-themed baby shower is easy to plan. Vibrant and pastel colors can be used along with fresh flowers. Below are a few times to help you along the way.

Location

1. For a spring-themed baby shower, many choose a garden setting. Whether someone in the

family has a perfect garden location or perhaps a local park works best, this location will serve as a background to an exciting day.

2. A reception hall or church basement can also serve as the location if the above doesn’t fit the tastes of the expectant mothers.

3. A restaurant can also serve as a location, you could host a nice brunch or lunch.

Decorations

1. Stay with the pastel color theme, lots of pink, yellow, creams and whites. You can incorporate fresh/silk flowers into every aspect of the decorating.

2. Baskets of flowers would be a great addition as well to the expectant mother’s table.

3. Butterflies, silk flowers and paper lanterns all serve as additional decorations that work well for garden party/spring-theme baby showers.

4. A candy bar of the soon to be mothers favorite candy's would be perfect. Guest could take a bag home as their gift.

5. The organic Diaper cake would make the perfect center piece.

Baby Shower Games and Activities

1. A favorite baby shower game is baby shower bingo.

2. Attach baby pictures of the soon to be mom and dad when they were younger. (3 mths, 6 mths, 18 mths, 2 years, ect) to real or silk flowers and have guest guess their age. The one with the most right wins.

To stay with the spring-themed shower, prizes can include potted flowers, spring hand soaps or a floral candle.

Remember to have fun and enjoy the day with the soon to be mom!

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1. ages 25 - 35

2. Affluent
3. Great personalities
4. First pregnancy...
5. first child 0-3 months
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7. friends group of 4 women all experiencing the same things
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Diaper Bag Packing 101

When packing your diaper bag, don’t forget to cover the following areas:

* The clean-up station - A changing pad, extra diapers, rash ointment, a scented disposable diaper bag and wipes will leave you prepared to clean up any mess.

* The first-aid kit- A collection of bandages, hand sanitizer, sunscreen and antibiotic ointment can help keep your baby safe.

* The fun zone - Not everything that interests you as an adult will amuse your baby. Stash your little one’s favorite blanket, stuffed animals, a rattle or any other toy to help quiet a fussy infant while you enjoy your own favorite activity.

* The “mini purse.” - Carrying your baby in addition to a diaper bag and a purse can become a cumbersome juggling act. To cut down extra things to carry.... find a small pocket purse and add your cellphone, a checkbook, hair care items, keys, makeup, a pen and a small notepad can all fit conveniently into the pocket of your diaper bag.

* The wardrobe change - a change of clothes kept safe in a sealable plastic bag will complete any major blow out. Don’t forget an extra pair of socks, and grab a hat on a sunny day.

* The snack pack - Because a last-minute errand may keep you and your infant away from the house longer than expected, a full bottle for non-breastfeeding babies and a burp cloth can transform any location into a meal station.

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Pregnant This Summer? Beat the Heat!

Hot, humid and heavy with child. Pregnancy can make the summer seem hotter. But following a few simple guidelines can keep you cool.

Carol Sorgen, WebMD Feature, wrote a great article about being pregnant in the summer. Check it out at MedicineNet.com

12 Tips for Traveling While Pregnant

12 Tips for Traveling While Pregnant

Keeping Baby Safe...

Babies are tiny and precious, and they barely get around unless they’re in your arms. So how can someone so little get hurt?

It is surprising, but infants do suffer from injuries—commonly head injuries and crib- or stroller-related accidents. Here are some tips to keep in mind so your little one stays safe.

• Don’t use your baby’s car seat somewhere other than the car. Never put the car seat in a shopping cart or set it with the child in it on a counter top, sofa or bed.

• Check your infant’s crib for sharp edges and protruding screws. If the crib is near a window, ensure that any cords from a blind or shade are away from the child. As your baby grows, be sure the mattress is at the lowest setting to help prevent falls.

• Use your stroller properly by making sure your baby is strapped and/or buckled in properly at all times.

• Make sure you don’t set your infant in a bouncy seat on any surface other than the floor.

For equipment such as strollers, car seats and cribs, be sure to read all instructions and warnings, and routinely check for any safety recalls on those items.

Reviewed by Andrea Morgan, R.N., BSN, CPN