The experts say that there is little evidence to prove that a pregnant woman’s exposure to the chemicals involved in having a manicure or pedicure is bad for the fetus. Although the experts do not necessarily recommend it, many people find it a good thing for pregnant women to have a manicure when they are having trouble reaching the toes or clipping the nails. A lot of changes may occur during pregnancy though and one of these changes may be heightened sensitivity to smell. [Read more...]
The Proper Position to Have a Baby Boy or Baby Girl
For those who are urging to have a baby boy or a baby girl they can try so many methods or techniques that they can find in the internet or buy books. Although there are hundreds of methods out there that everybody can try, many still believe by the power of the position that a couple must do in order to have a baby boy or girl according to what they want. There is no proof that this is true but for those who have tried it and has been successful they don’t have any doubt not to believe it.
In the scientific approach the male sperm or the “Y” chromosome are fast swimmers but they can only live for 24 hours while the “X” chromosome or the female sperm move slower but they can live inside the woman’s body within 72 hours. So, if you are aiming to have a baby boy just make sure that the male sperm reaches the egg first. However, if you wish to conceive baby girl then make sure that they will be the first to reach the egg. As some of the experts say no one can really control this to happen but others strongly disagree.
For those who believe that the development of the gender of the baby is in the position on how you and your partner mate they have their own options. If you are trying to have a baby boy the position must be according to how the male sperm move. The best position will be the woman should be lying back while male is doing a maximum penetration. In order to have a better chance of having a baby boy you must have a perfect timing and the intercourse should also be closer to the ovulation.
When you are planning conceive baby girl you must deposit the sperm far from it target, which is the egg. The reason behind this belief is that the female sperm as much slower than the make sperm, so when they are release they can’t swim fast towards the egg. Since the male dies first than the female sperm you must deliver them not within 4 days of ovulation. A slower penetration will be the best way to conceive baby girl and the position will be the doggie style. All this may be true in some way but to make it effective you must have a perfect timing in order to be successful.
Free Baby Shower Games
Free Baby Shower Games
by: GranMamma
Described below are many baby shower games that will spruce up any baby shower.
ABC’s
Have each person write down each letter of the alphabet. Everyone has to name something that has to do with a baby for each letter. This game should be timed for about two minutes. Whoever has the most items wins a prize.
Baby’s First Portrait
Each guest receives a paper plate and a crayon. Each person must draw a baby. When all guests are finished, vote for the best picture.
Baby Business
Buy ten to fifteen baby objects that aren’t easily identified. This can include a nose syringe, a breast pump, a teething ring, and so on. Distribute paper and pencil and ask players to try and guess what each object does. The player with the most correct answers is the winner.
Baby Food
Take about ten different baby foods and number the bottom of each bottle. Be sure to write down which baby food goes with each number. The objective is to have players guess the contents of baby food jars by sight. I guess you could do a taste contest if you really wanted to (smile) .
Baby’s name
Put the baby’s name on the top of a piece of paper. Make copies for each guest. Give the guests about one or two minutes to make as many words out of the baby’s name as they can.
Celebrity Babies
Each guest is given a list of celebrity moms and babies. Moms will be on the left, while a scrambled list of babies names will be on the right. The object is to match each celebrity mom to the name of her baby/child. Link to example sheet.
Play-dough Babies
You will need about 2 cans of play-dough for every two people. Have each player make little babies. The mother-to-be will then judge each sculpture and the winner gets a prize.
Pin the Baby in the Mommy
Make or find a big picture of a pregnant woman and another picture of a baby. This game is just like Pin the Tale on the Donkey, except you pin the baby in the mommy.
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How to Make a Lovely Baby Shower Cake
How to Make a Lovely Baby Shower Cake
Baby shower cakes are terrific centerpieces for showers. Guests always laugh when they see one and the expectant mom is thrilled to receive a very useful gift. They’re also called diaper cakes because diapers are the main ingredient. It is quite easy to make one. Check out the detailed instructions below.
The ingredients for your baby shower cake
Here’s the list of items you need for your cake:
- Naturally, you’ll need disposable diapers. How many? Assuming you want to make a medium size diaper cake, you’ll need around 45 — 55. You can’t be sure of exactly how many until you make the cake. Any diapers left over can always be handed over to mommy-to-be.
- Your baby shower cake needs a base. Get a platter of metal, cardboard, or other materials that are reasonably stiff. Choose one that’s about 14" — 16".
- Buy a 10 foot length of 1" wide ribbon and about 60 to 80 feet of narrower ribbon. The latter is for tying individual diapers into rolls.
- Every diaper cake needs a focal point. The most commonly used one is a baby bottle.
- Rather than use an empty baby bottle, fill it with something edible. You could buy or make small chocolates shaped like various baby items, packed individually. Candies are another possible choice.
- Get other cute, useful items for babies. Such as pacifiers, teething rings, bibs, socks, baby hair brushes, small sized soap and shampoo and so on.
- Procure good quality, clear cellophane to provide the final wrapping. Get additional ribbons for tying bows at the top of the cellophane wrapping, if you so prefer.
- Have adhesive tape available.
Baking the diaper cake — putting it all together
While making a baby shower cake is quite easy, it does require a bit of patience. But the end result is certainly worth it! Plus the fact that you made it yourself creates a terrific impact.
While following through these instructions, have someone help you. It will get done faster.
The first thing to do is to tie each diaper individually into a roll. Cut a foot length of the narrow ribbon. Roll up a diaper and secure it by tying the ribbon around it. Do the same for all remaining diapers. If you’re working alone, you may want to spread this out over more than one sitting.
Next, you’ll create three tiers. You can vary the number of tiers to make a cake of the size you prefer.
We’ll make the top tier first, which is the smallest. Fill the baby bottle with wrapped chocolates, candies or whatever other item you’ve obtained. Arrange rolled diapers around the bottle.
You’ll use about 5 — 7 diapers; place them around the bottle in a standing position. Pack them tightly. Secure the diapers into place by tying a length of narrow ribbon around them. That completes the top tier.
Next, create the middle tier using about 13 — 18 diapers. Make a small circle of about 5 — 8 diapers and tie them together like you did above. Then stand 13 — 18 diapers in a circle around this smaller circle; secure them by tying a ribbon around them. This completes the middle tier of your cake.
To make the bottom tier, just repeat this process with about 25 — 35 diapers.
Finishing the perfect baby shower cake
You’re well on your way to making the perfect cake! By now, you should be able to anticipate the thrill of presenting it to mommy!
The next step is to secure the bottom tier onto the platter. Do this with pieces of adhesive tape. Don’t use too much tape, because then the diapers become unusable. Next, fix the other two layers similarly one on top of the other. The tier with the bottle at the center goes on top, of course.
Put in all those adorable baby items you bought — pacifiers, hair brush, teething ring, etc. Fix all of these onto the cake. How? Tuck them into the ribbons you used to secure each tier. Use additional ribbons if necessary.
And now, for the grand finale!
Transform your baby shower cake into a magical thing of beauty by using cellophane and ribbons. Spread a cellophane sheet on a flat surface, place the cake in the center. Gather up the edges of the cellophane and bunch it up artistically at the top (well, with as much art as you can manage — it will look great anyway!). Use ribbons to tie a cute bow.
Now step back, and admire your creation! And be prepared for oohs and aahs from mom-to-be and guests at the baby shower!
About the Author
Jessika Ryder is a successful business writer and party enthusiast providing valuable information on baby showers. Her numerous articles provide tips on diaper cakes, party planning, etiquette and other aspects of these celebrations.
Baby Shower Hosting 101
Baby Shower Hosting 101
Are you ready to host the best baby shower ever but don’t know where to start? Baby showers are fun, but planning one can be tedious. In this article we’ll cover the basics to get you started.
So who should host the baby shower? Traditionally, only non-relatives are to host a baby shower — co-workers, church groups, etc.; however, it has become more common and acceptable for mothers and sisters to host showers too. The important thing is that someone take the initiative to host the shower — what a wonderful display of caring for a growing family and a special way to help welcome a new life into the world. It is also perfectly acceptable for more than one person to host a baby shower. It can be fun for a group of friends to share the responsibilities and excitement of planning and hosting this special event.
When it comes to inviting guests, you likely have some idea of those you want to invite to the shower, but it is always a safe bet to run the guest list by the mom-to-be to ensure you haven’t left anyone out.
You can invite guests via a phone call or an e-mail (be sure they check their mail regularly!), but the written invitation is still the most preferable way to kick off a shower. You can even find baby shower ecard invitations online. Just do a simple search online and I’m sure you’ll find one. No matter what type of invitation you use, be sure to include pertinent information — whether it regards a theme, a note of where the mom-to-be has registered, a map or written directions to the shower, or any special item you want the guests to bring for the mom.
Showers are normally given a month or two before the mom’s due date. It’s a good idea to give the mom enough time following the shower to shop for items she didn’t receive, yet wants to have before the baby arrives. And of course you don’t want to hold the shower too close to baby’s due date in case he or she makes an early arrival!
Baby showers are normally held in the home of the hostess. If desired though, you can certainly host a shower at a church fellowship area, a favorite restaurant, or even at a banquet hall — it really all depends on what atmosphere you are looking for and how much money you want to spend. If the shower will be held in a restaurant, make reservations at least two weeks prior to the date. At one- week prior, one of the organizers should speak with the manager to confirm the details.
The shower should last around one and a half to two hours. Things may wind down early or they may likely continue on as guests chat together.
There are many variations on showers, but we have devised a general "schedule" for baby showers. You can add/remove any part and re-order it to your liking.
Greet Guests – serve light appetizers
After all or almost all guests have arrived, go around the room and have each guest introduce themselves and identify how they know the mother-to-be.
Play 2-4 Shower Games. It is good to play games at the beginning as ice-breakers. Remember some guests may not know *anyone* but the mother-to-be.
Let everyone go get whatever food may be available and then once everyone has been served, the mother-to-be can begin to open her gifts. Be sure to have someone write down each gift and who it is from. It will make sending thank-you notes a lot easier.
People chat and usually leave a few at a time. Make sure the mother-to-be gets to say goodbye to everyone and the hostess thanks the person for attending. If the hostess has shower favors, they should give this to the guest now.
For more information on hosting baby showers, visit http://www.danasgiftbasketexpress.com or send a blank email to babydiapercakes@sendfree.com for a Free Guide to Hosting the Perfect Baby Shower.
About the Author
Dana Williams is the owner of Dana’s Gift Basket Express, specializing in baby shower gifts for mom and baby. Looking for more ideas? Learn how to make your own baby shower favors and decorations, go to http://www.danasgiftbasketexpress.com .
Fun & Unique Baby Shower Favors
Fun & Unique Baby Shower Favors
A baby shower is often the highlight of an expectant mother’s pregnancy. Planning a baby shower requires some thought and consideration for the expectant mother’s special event. Baby shower favors are among the items that must be considered when planning a shower.
Baby shower favors do not have to be complicated to make an impressionable impact on visitors. Most people are happy enough to come to the shower just to visit the mom to be in all her pregnant glory. Baby shower favors however can provide a memento of the unique event and offer a simple way to thank guests for visiting and celebrating the mother’s time of joy.
Baby shower favors come in every size, shape and form. Some simple gift ideas include the following:
- Candles
- Miniature boxes of chocolates or candy
- Bath and body items
- Pictures
- Gift baskets
- Lotto tickets
- Movie tickets
Keep in mind that to make any party even more fun and eventful, baby shower favors that coincide with the "theme" of the party are even more fun to pass out. For example, if the expectant mother is carrying twins, and the theme of the shower revolves around multiples, it might be possible to offer baby shower gifts that coincide with this idea. Some ideas in this situation might involve the following:
- Double Bubble
- "Twix" Candy Bars
- 2 pairs of anything
- Identical picture frames
- Manicure and pedicure set
- Pair of coffee spoons
One neat idea for baby shower favors is to have each guest bring a "white elephant gift". The idea of white elephant gifts typically surfaces during Christmas time, when guests are invited to bring a "mock" gift to a party for exchange. This may include silly items such as used household appliances, a roll of toilet paper or an open box of Oreo cookies. Guests are encouraged to wrap the gifts, then each member of the party can select a number and draw gifts. Using white elephant gifts as party favors is a great way to share laughter and joy in a shower situation.
About The Author
Corporate gift strategist Adriana Copaceanu specializes in helping entrepreneurs increase their referrals through the strategic use of gifts. She offers a customized worry free gift giving service to fit the budget of any size business to assist them in standing out from the crowd. See her gift basket gallery here: http://www.abcgiftsandbaskets.com/
Baby Shower Invitations Add Style To Baby Announcements
Baby Shower Invitations Add Style To Baby Announcements
Baby shower invitations set the tone for the big day
Baby shower invitations reflect the joy you feel at this special time in your life. Pregnancy is often a time for people to reflect on the meaning of family. A baby shower is an opportunity to gather family for laughter, stories, celebration and advice.
Shower invitations share the joy
Shower invitations and especially printable baby shower invitations should be of the finest quality. Shower invitations are not simply devices of practicality. If they were, you would just make the announcements to everyone via e mail. People send printed shower invitations in order to commemorate the importance of the event and make baby announcements in style.
For style, for beauty, and for durability, handmade shower invitations are the best. Acid free paper ensures the shower invitations will last a lifetime. Mass-produced shower invitations can show age within decades and by the time your child is grown, the shower invitations may have yellowed or faded. With acid free shower invitations, you know that your children may see these shower invitations and announcements in the future.
If you save one of these shower invitations to place in your child’s baby book where you keep the birth announcements notices, he or she will undoubtedly spend time marveling at it. The beauty of the shower invitations will let him or her know just how anticipated they were, and how much you thought of them, even before they were born. Beautiful, handmade shower invitations will help your son or daughter reflect on their entrance into this world.
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