A baby shower is a customary way of celebrating the coming (or the birth) of a new
baby and welcoming him or her as a new member of the family. They can be hosted
and organized by anybody, usually the close friends/group of friends or relatives of
the expectant parents. It was once considered improper for family members to host
baby showers (because they usually center on the gift giving), but nowadays it is
fine for family members to help (and plan) them.
Baby showers usually are held a month or two before the mother’s expected due
date (some cultures, however, consider it bad luck to hold baby showers before the
baby is born). They are intended not only to welcome the baby but also to help the
expectant parents by giving them gifts that they will need for the baby.
Planning for a baby shower can be a huge task. Everything requires a great deal of
planning – from the guest list, to handing out invitations, to the decorations, to the
games, to baby shower favors – and, most especially, to the food.
Every party cannot be without food, as they are considered as one of the best parts
or the highlight of a party. This applies to baby showers as well.
There are numerous types of food that you can serve during baby showers. Some of
them are the following:
· Bread or sandwiches
· Dessert (cakes, cookies, ice cream, etc.)
· Chips or fries
· Pasta
· Pies (pizzas, etc.)
· Salad
· Drinks (punch, juice, wine, etc.)
Below is a list of several tips and guidelines on food ideas that will surely delight
your guests and the parents-to-be:
1. The baby shower food that you serve will largely depend on the time of day when
it will be held. A baby shower that will be held at noon or at dinnertime usually
requires a full ‘sit-down’ meal, while early afternoon or early evening showers can
do with appetizers, salads, and finger foods. In addition, the amount of food that
you need to prepare will depend on the number of guests you will be inviting.
2. Have multiple snack trays for serving different varieties of food – you can have
one with an assortment of finger sandwiches, another with sliced turkey or smoked
chicken, and still another with sliced fresh vegetables served with a dip that you can
place in the center of the tray.
3. Try to match your food and keep them in-line with the baby shower’s theme (if
ever there is any). You may consider serving scones and finger sandwiches if your
baby shower theme is a tea party. Or, if you are having a nursery rhyme-themed
baby shower, cakes and pies that resemble the characters from famous nursery
rhyme (such as Humpty Dumpty deviled eggs).
4. Put some ‘life’ in the baby shower foods that you will serve. Instead of serving
your fruit salad in a simple salad bowl, try presenting them in a melon bowl (or
better yet, in a baby carriage-shaped melon server).
5. Decorate your food table by tossing baby pacifier candies, chocolate bars, and
confetti all over it.
6. It is important to take into account the special diet of the mom-to-be, so try to
avoid serving food that the pregnant mom herself would not eat. In addition to her
allergies and food aversions, avoid the types of food that are prone to
contamination and food poisoning, such as soft cheeses, uncooked meat and (most
especially) alcohol.
By following these food tips, you will surely be able to pull off a successful (and
memorable) baby shower.
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