Simple baby shower: how to organize a modest and unforgettable event

Pregnancy is a very special phase, and it is common for future dads to want to share this joy with family and close friends. For that, you don’t need a “party”. Many families have a simple, more intimate baby shower, full of good energy and love. Check out tips and ideas to plan yours without forgetting any details!

Tips for organizing a simple baby shower

Check out the main points that you should take into account when planning a simple but unforgettable baby shower:

Consider your budget

When organizing any type of event, evaluating the budget is essential so that you can plan a party within the possibilities of each one.

Juliana Magalhães, ceremonialist at Amelié Assessoria, points out that it is from the guest list that one manages to have a direction. Will it be a tea only for women? If it’s a tea for more people, it’s important to pay attention to food and drink, serve well throughout the event. If it’s for a few people, you can invest in decoration items and souvenirs, for example.

Decide who will organize

Juliana Magalhães comments that it is usually the mother herself who is responsible for organizing the tea. “She is the one who leads the team, made up mostly of family members and close friends, divides the tasks and delegates the functions of each one during the preparations and, especially, on tea day”, she says.

Juliana Monteiro, from AAMY Produtora, comments that, in some cases, professionals are sought after to organize small and intimate events, considering the ease and convenience of having a person to take care of every detail – from shopping, choosing suppliers, assembly of the party and reception of the guests.

All this depends a lot on the financial and time availability of each family. But, if the proposal is to have a simple and economical baby shower, organizing the event itself with the help of family members is usually the best way.

choose the date

According to Juliana Monteiro, the ideal is to have the baby shower between the sixth and eighth month of pregnancy, so the mother has already gone through the first stages of adaptation. Setting the event date is one of the first steps, as this choice helps to determine important points such as location, menu, decoration, among others.

Make the guest list

This is perhaps the first point to be defined, as it guides the choice of location and other decisions. The guest list is always something very personal, but for the baby shower, family and close friends are the main ones. They are the ones who were thrilled to learn about the pregnancy and who will certainly continue by her side until the moment of delivery and after, says Juliana Magalhães. Once the list has been defined, get creative to create the baby shower invitation

choose the location

If the idea is to have a simple baby shower, you can save a lot by having the event at home or at the house/farm of a family member or friend. If this possibility does not exist, you can consider renting a simple lounge or a small farm (in some cases, family members even agree to share the rent). Those who live in an apartment or condominium also have the option of doing it in the party hall of the place.

Juliana Magalhães highlights that the essential thing is that the place has the structure to accommodate the guests (tables and chairs), bathrooms and kitchen (as simple as it may be). Thinking about the climate of the environment is also important. Hot and poorly ventilated places, for example, can harm the pregnant woman.

choose the menu

The menu will largely depend on the time and style of the event. But, according to Juliana Magalhães, homemade cakes, sweet and savory pies, sandwiches, cheese breads and juices are good suggestions. If the event is a lunch, you can opt for a barbecue, a stroganoff or pasta, for example.

If the proposal is to have a simple baby shower, you can save a lot by making your own food. But, even if the family has to hire a buffet, you can think about economic options too.

think about the jokes

For Juliana Monteiro, a quiz with questions about motherhood and the child’s stages is always fun and arouses everyone’s curiosity. Other options are baby bingo and guess the size of mom’s belly.

It is worth organizing different games for the baby shower, but it is necessary to remember, above all, that the guests will also want a moment of tranquility to enjoy the event and eat/drink. That’s why it’s not cool to create a “giant list of games”!

set the souvenirs

Juliana Monteiro comments that the possibilities are endless! Sweets like newborn babies, candles or room air fresheners with baby fragrances, marmitinhas with a family recipe (cake, pie or butter cookies) and a moisturizing cream are some ideas.

There are many DIY options that anyone can do. Making your own baby shower favors, by the way, is another great way to save money. Today, on the internet, you can find many videos and tips showing the step by step.

Don’t forget to photograph

Juliana Magalhães remembers that it is necessary to register this special day. “They can be pictures taken from a cell phone, but they will stay forever in Mom’s memory,” she says. If you can hire a photographer, great. But if not, arrange with a guest to do so.

With good planning, the event will be a success, no matter how simple it is!

Gifts list

It is worth putting items that are widely used in everyday life on the baby shower list, such as diapers (the main one), baby wipes, baby bottles, etc. Check out good suggestions for hygiene items, food, clothing, toys, accessories for the mother and the room.

Hygiene

1. wet wipes
2. diapers
3. Baby soap and shampoo
4. cotton swabs
5. diaper rash ointment

Clothes

1. Short-sleeved and long-sleeved bodysuits (various sizes)
2. Pants (various sizes)
3. Socks
4. gloves and caps
5. little shoes

Food

1. Feeding bottle
2. Bib
3. Baby cup with handle
4. bottle warmer
5. mouth cloth

bedroom

1. anti-suffocating pillow
2. Crib bedding set
3. Mattress protector
4. Blankets to roll up (swaddle)
5. crib protective pillows

Toys

1. teether
2. crib mobile
3. Rattle
4. toy for stroller
5. bath toys

To Mother

1. Disposable breast protectors
2. postpartum brace
3. breast pump
4. kangaroo or sling
5. Breast-feeding pillow

It’s nice to leave the guest free to choose brand and colors, but the indication of the gift is important to make the baby shower even more organized. It is worth using common sense to not make any guest upset and/or uncomfortable with the occasion.

Simple baby shower decor ideas

For Juliana Monteiro, bright and cheerful colors, balls, a main sweets table or just a backdrop to capture photos are great suggestions for the baby shower. Get inspired below with more tips and images to set your baby shower decor.

1. A decorated corner might be all you need!

2. Decorating a simple blue baby shower can be very creative

3. When items associated with the baby are part of the decoration

4. Red and white make up a more prominent decoration…

5. But the combination of blue and white always enchants for its elegance and delicacy!

6. Dolls can also compose the decor

7. The party can be pure sweetness!

8. A simple pink baby shower can be rich in details

9. Light colors are perfect for a simple and elegant baby shower

10. A sailor-themed baby shower is perfect for those who like to innovate…

11. The teddy bear theme matches this type of event perfectly!

12. A simple baby shower can be decorated with elements you have at home

13. Using the baby’s name makes the decoration more personalized and beautiful

14. A simple baby shower can be done on a farm…

15. Or at home…

16. Just don’t forget to record every detail!

17. Minitable is a great choice for a simple and creative baby shower

18. How about personalized cookies for a fun keepsake?!

19. Because, yes, souvenirs also make up the decor!

20. Candy colors for a simple but very charming baby shower

21. Teddy bears make a difference when decorating a baby shower…

22. And one can be enough to make the decoration perfect!

23. You can choose a theme, like rain of love…

24. Or simply opt for a simple pink baby shower, for example!

25. An illuminated sign adds to the decor

26. When baby shower decor is pure delicacy!

27. A dresser can enrich the decor of a simple male baby shower

28. The balloon bear theme is guaranteed success at male baby showers

29. As well as the rain of blessings theme, which is beyond delicate!

30. A simple pink and white baby shower looks lovely with balloons

31. It doesn’t take much to make a beautiful corner

32. You can hire a company that already has decorative items…

33. Or prepare the decoration with elements you have at home

34. Anyway, you can think of a beautiful and economical decoration!

35. A fun cake can be the highlight of a simple baby shower

36. The event can turn into a “chárraiá”

37. A simple safari baby shower can be done in many ways…

38. The important thing is to be creative, regardless of the topic!

39. LED curtains make tea more modern

40. Bubbles with drops add grace to the decor…

41. Just like phrases make the occasion more fun!

42. A diaper cake is perfect for the event!

43. A tea with arraiá theme is a great choice for the months of June and July

44. How about the sheep theme for a simple and elegant baby shower?!

45. Light colors create a soft decor…

46. ​​Strong colors are perfect for a more cheerful environment!

47. An armchair makes the decorated corner more cozy

48. Flowers are always welcome in the decoration

49. The baby shower can be done in the reveal tea style…

50. Or it could be a different, beach-themed baby shower!

51. Balloons make all the difference in decoration

52. Maybe you don’t even need a big table

53. Clothes, shoes and other accessories can make up a charming little table

54. A simple baby shower can be classic and elegant…

55. Can be creative…

56. Can be colored…

57. You can be modest while still being wonderful!

58. The possibilities are endless

59. What cannot be lacking in delicacy

60. Because a simple baby shower is far from a “dull” shower!

Juliana Magalhães ends with a tip: “it’s nice when the decoration has items that can be reused later, especially in the decoration of the baby’s room”, she says.

The concept of simplicity is quite relative. Even because one family’s budget is different from another’s. The important thing is to make something that fits in your pocket and plan with lots of love! Now, how about getting inspired by baby shower ideas and photos too?