How to Plan a Long Distance Baby Shower

Baby showers are a popular way for people to get together to celebrate the upcoming birth of a child. However, sometimes distance becomes a hindrance. It can be hard if the mother-to-be lives far away from friends and family. If this is a problem you're facing, you should try planning a long distance baby shower. Below are 3 ideas to consider when planning the shower.

Have the party without the guest of honor: This isn't nearly as cruel as it sounds. Guests should arrive with their gifts unwrapped, which will be wrapped at the party. You can still play the all the typical baby shower games and since the mom-to-be won't be there you can take the opportunity to tell funny or interesting stories about her. Don't forget to bring a video camera so you can have each guest say some words of love and support to the future mother. Afterward, you should send everything - the gifts, video, decorations and a piece of cake to the mother-to-be.

Send the gifts directly to the hostess: This is a good idea if all the guest live in different areas. After the hostess receives everything, she can send one big package to the mother-to-be. You can also play games that work through the mail, like "Who Will the Baby Look Like". Since the hostess will be sending everything in one large shipment, don't be afraid to suggest that the guest should send smaller gifts that are easy to ship.

Online baby shower: The hostess can register online. Invitations are sent out via email. The guests can then log into the site at their convenience. On the site you'll be able to leave encouraging messages for the mother-to-me or purchase gifts from her registry. It's also a good idea to post pictures of the belly, so guest can see the progress of the baby. Don't worry; the party is by invitation only, so the pictures will be private.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. With a little imagination you'll be able plan a shower that everyone will love, regardless of the distance that separates friends and family!

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