Getting everything ready for a baby shower party can be a trying time for the host. With all the arrangements you need to make from choosing the guests to deciding on a theme, then ordering or printing out the shower invitations to send out, and then lastly making sure you are ready for this special day.
One of the busiest times for you as the host of the baby shower is that you need to be thinking about what shower decorations to make or purchase for the party, what will be the planned events, such as what games to have, what types of baby shower favors you will use, and what kind of foods and beverages will you be serving.
A main feature during the baby shower party, should be the table centerpiece which is most likely going to be the baby shower cake, of course some people prefer a diaper cake but for now we are talking about the cake itself. The baby shower cake should not be similar to a cake that was just purchased from the local cake shop.
It is always a good idea to have some one who is attending the baby shower to bake the cake. This will show the mother-to-be that you are dedicated to supporting her and the newborn as well having the added benefit of being perfectly themed for the table centerpiece and the theme of the party.
For those that do not know any one with cake baking skills you can order the cake but make sure it has been custom designed for the baby shower theme. You will also have to order this cake well in advance of the baby shower date so that you can be sure you are getting the style and theme that you requested.
However, if you have some baking skills, or if you can follow instructions from cookbooks well, it is advantageous to prepare the cake yourself. You can use your creativity for the design and you can always ask for help from friends. Needless to mention, it is also less costly.
Make sure you use your resources when designing the baby shower cake such as the internet to find some suitable cake recipes that you can make easily. There are many different styles and designs to choose from when you research this online.
The most popular colors for the baby shower cake are pink, yellow, blue, white and green with the design of the cake usually reflecting a flower, baby toys, butterflies and even birds. Again though you can come up with many ideas after using the internet to research this topic.
For those that are hosting the baby shower after the birth of the child. Another idea that has become common place is having a picture of the baby placed on the top of the cake in edible icing. You will need a cake decorator to do this for you as it can be a delicate exercise.
Using a diaper cake is another great idea when hosting the baby shower. Yes you heard right it is a cake made out of diapers and usually serves as the table centerpiece during the shower party. Once the shower party is finished it also provides the family with a large number of diapers for the first weeks of baby being home.
Its fairy simple to prepare a diaper cake, all you need to get start is some rolled diapers that are several layers deep. For beginners it is suggested to only use three levels. You can then use pretty ribbon or laces to tie the diapers in place. Making sure that you do not tie the diapers to tightly as to crush them or the diaper cake will lose its shape. If you damage them during this process you will not get the result you are looking for and will possibly have to discard them to the trash.
The diaper cake can also be placed as a table centerpiece. If you still prefer to have a real cake for the baby shower, you can bake or order a simple cake from the bakeshop.
Now that the cake is out of the way you need to decide on what foods you will be serving. Usually you will see punches, tea, finger food and deserts being served. Another alternative especially if it is a mixed occasion is to have a barbecue accompanied with some grilled foods. This is a great time for the fathers to get to know each other while standing around the barbecue. The benefit of a Mixed baby shower is that all the parents and friends can have an opportunity to welcome the new baby into the world.
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