Adoption Baby Shower

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By Jeanne Benedict
Celebrations Expert

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Beautiful Baby!

Adopting a baby is one of the best reasons I can think of to celebrate. Chances are, the mom and dad-to-be have been anticipating the arrival of their child for anywhere from a couple of months to years. Host an Adoption Baby Shower to welcome the precious baby into his or her new home.

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Adoption Baby Shower Tips

While it would seem that an adoption baby shower is just like an ordinary baby shower, there may be a few points that you want to consider for this event.

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A good friend or family member should host the shower, not the adoptive parents.

Check with the adoptive parents to gauge when they would like a shower.

Since the baby may be a guest at the shower, some parents may want to wait until the babe has eased into his or her new home and family a bit before introducing their child to the world.

As is the case with most showers, the adoptive parents should register for gifts, nursery items, and anything that they'll need for the child at a baby store.

Consider putting both the parents and the baby's name on the shower invitation along with any siblings too!

In these modern times, it's not unusual for the couple to know the birth mother, and she may be a guest at the shower if all are comfortable with the arrangement.

A shower can be for an older adopted child as well. Think of it as more of a birthday party with gifts for the child along with any items, such as clothes or furniture, that he or she may need.

For more tips and ideas visit Adoption.com.

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Adoption Baby Shower Themes

Any shower theme will work for an adoption baby shower from yellow rubber duckies to a quaint afternoon tea, however there may be some unique ways to personalize this occasion.

Baby Shower Themed for Child's Birth Country

If the baby was born in another country, a shower theme incorporating food, decor, and more from that country would be a wonderful way to celebrate his or her heritage.

My neighbors have adopted 2 babies from China and had a wonderful Chinese-themed baby shower in honor of each child.

The host served Chinese take-out, used red and gold disposable party supplies, and hung lanterns around the room.

Stork Shower

A stork theme is adorable and couldn't be more appropriate with the idea of a baby being delivered by a magical bird!

One of my favorite decorations for a new baby is a tall wooden stork stuck in the front lawn letting everyone in the neighborhood know that a baby has arrived. This is a great way to welcome guests to the shower.

Look for stork designs on party supplies or simply go with some large stork balloons and fill in the décor with a classic pink or blue motif.

Dress Up the Nursery Party

When a baby is born into a family, the parents have 9 months to get the nursery together. There are times when adoptive parents have only a few days to ready a room for the baby.