The significance of baby shower favors is felt most, not by parents, uncles or aunts, but by grandparents! I discovered this when my grandmother showed me the party shower favors of five of her seven grandchildren. Remember, these were events that took place 30 years before. She still had the little cross that my parents gave away when my brother was born, the packet of baby soap that my Aunt Jen had made when her daughter was born, a little baby parrot that my uncle had made when his son was born (he was into wood carving at that time). It was amazing how she kept these favors and treasured them all these years. This, to my mind, captured the essence of what baby shower favors are about.
Baby shower favors are a touching way to usher in the coming of a new baby. It is one of the best ways to share your joy and bring a smile of happiness on the faces of people you love. Since the occasion is quite sentimental in itself (with all the members of the family oohing and aahing over the parents to be), it is fitting to give away favors that are sentimental. That said, many parents like to give beautifully packaged goodies, cards and gift boxes as baby shower favors. Whatever you give, keep in mind that someone, somewhere may be collecting these and hanging on to them long after the baby grows out of his knickers!
Some of the best baby shower favors I have received are those that have a little extra thought put into their purchase. Let me give you an example. There was this golden little keychain that I received once. It had a littler baby boy with golden curls. On it was inscribed a message that warms my heart even today 'Thank you for being there for me'! I have kept that trinket because the words still flash into my mind's eye every time I see my nephew scraping his knee or running to me with a complaint on his puckered face.
Baby shower favors are not hard to find. Wine charms, baby bells, candles, baby soaps all make excellent baby shower favors. Fortunately, you can even find baby shower favors that match your party theme beautifully. A gift of this sort has a significance in that it not only reminds the receiver of the baby but also brings back vivid images of the entire event. These are wonderful keepsakes for anyone receiving them.
So, if you ever find yourself losing sleep over what you must give away when it's your time to throw the party, just think about how the baby makes you feel. Think about all the people who will coming for the shower and think about the sheer joy that is to come. Soon, you'll know exactly what you want to give away at your baby shower.
Author: Sue Pierce
About the author:
This article is written by Sue Pierce, founder of Posh Party Box. She has been a party planner for most of her life. If you are looking for baby shower themes, baby shower games, baby shower favors, venues and more, you'll find it at www.poshpartybox.com.
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