How long after baby for welcome party?
There was no baby shower Bc we didn't know gender but we would like to do the welcome party in a few weeks.
I can't say no Bc it is a party to meet the baby so that would be rude but I'll def have to keep it under control.
Quoting chrarrington18:
I would wait till after the first shoots and that's usually around 6 weeks.
I can feel your love for your baby girl and your concern to host a welcome party for her. Your worry about exposing your baby girl to more people too early is quite reasonable. However, you can host a welcome party when your baby is at least a month old (4 weeks).
Arrange for the party at a time that is best for your baby. Within the first three weeks, you will be able to know when your baby will be asleep, play or cry. Try to follow a routine and mould your baby accordingly, so she gets used to the timing (this suggestion is from my own experience that I learnt from my mother in law). It is quite simple to make a newborn adapt to a routine (with a little patience of course) than a 4- 6 months old.
Do give your baby fresh warm water bath so that she’ll feel less stuffy or cranky when there are more people around. Dress her up in a comfortable outfit. Please avoid lacy or satin dresses. Though it is simple, keep on a loose, airy dress and make sure to change the diaper before the guests start arriving and keep changing at regular intervals. Do give her a warm water bath after the party to help her get a good night sleep.
Do request your guests to keep their voices low so that they do not startle Mia especially when she is asleep. Do not wake up the baby if she is sleeping just because to please your guests. If your guests insist on waking her up, do refuse politely and explain why it is not a good idea to do so.
I will try to think about some Baby Shower Ideas and share it here ;-)
Quoting Dodie702:
I've never had a welcome party for my babies, but I'd wait till the baby is a couple Weeks old before having it. I'd be nervous about all those people passing around the baby because it could get them sick.
Ok, I'm ready to share some ideas for Welcome Party:
Well, there are a few ways you can follow to make your welcome party a memorable one without hurting you mom or exposing your baby too much to people!
Place the baby’s crib or cradle in a comfortable corner of the party hall. This way the guests will have a good look at the baby and also avoid lifting her and passing her from one person to another. You can attend to the baby when necessary and also keep an eye on her while attending to your guests. Your mom can also check on the baby from time to time when you are busy (she can call you in when it is time to breast feed your baby or put her to sleep.)
During the party, encourage your guests to play a game where they can guess a second name for Mia that can be derived from the names of your ancestors, like the great grandfather or great grandmother. Trust me, this will develop in to a great talk about the ancestral history and help remember the people who had once dwelled on this earth and were the reason for you to be here enjoying the birth of your lovely baby girl and sharing that experience. You can also discuss how Mia would remember and feel proud of you when she is in the same position as you are today, feeling the love for a new born! This way you can keep your guests engaged and not pay too much attention to the baby.
While taking pictures, make sure that you hold the baby and pose along with the guests, which will help you not to pass the baby to too many people. If any of your guests insist on carrying the baby, do refuse politely and explain why you think it is not a good idea to do so.
To avoid spending more time on preparing food for the party, invite the guests with a request to bring along homemade dishes or snacks to share among themselves. Most of them would like this idea, as they will understand how hectic it will be for a mother with a newborn baby to prepare food for the welcome party. It will be a great opportunity to taste different recipes from different people and this food sharing experience might turn out to be a great topic to talk during the party and also share the best recipe secrets with others.
You can also suggest that your guests arrive early to the party and give you a helping hand in preparing party food at your home. This too will turn out to be a great experience to cherish and a fun time together.
Do order or bake a cake to mark the event! The icing on the cake can represent a baby in an open pearl shell or a baby sleeping inside two palms held together or any thing that will represent the arrival of the newborn.
Place a table in a corner near the entrance so that the guests will leave their gifts on it rather than trying to figure out a place for leaving their gifts.
With all these tips and ideas, I hope that you will be able to host the most memorable welcome party of your lifetime!
But if you change your mind to throw a baby shower, I found some Gender Neutral ideas:
http://www.coolest-baby-shower-idea.com/cool-baby-shower-themes.html
All the best!
Quoting m4m4j:
What's the most amount of time after having a baby that's still ok to have a welcome party for baby?
There was no baby shower Bc we didn't know gender but we would like to do the welcome party in a few weeks.
Our Zombie Party!! *pic heavy*
- m4m4j
on Jul. 27, 2012 at 7:43 PM