Baby shower is not just a women's thing. The father can also enjoy the day.
Many baby showers are mostly a women's thing. The truth is that they do not have to be. Parents have to enjoy the day too.
My baby shower was in a rented space with simple decor and lots of friends.
The purpose of the Baby Shower was definitely to gather family and close friends to celebrate the arrival of the first daughter. And also collect products for the first months.
Most of the decoration was purchased in Chinese. The diaper cake was a friend's offer, food and drink bought by us. It was a snack, which means that right away we wouldn't have the logistics and dilemmas of who eats what.
Cakes brought by family members, home-made quiches, fritters ordered and delivered by Glovo. A little of everything. Distributing what was needed by the closest guests.
When we got to the things we needed, we said the basics: Diapers and Wipes. Babies may not poop every day. But they piss more regularly. And at the limit we change the diaper every 4h. That is when you wake up to eat.
The truth is that we received everything. And I must say that I have not bought anything for the baby so far. Personal care products, diapers, wipes, clothes, etc. Everything is guaranteed for the next few months.
Baby shower is like a crowdfunding of baby stuff. Anything goes. Up to a trio cart we received second hand. So, bet on this event. It may cost a few euros. But it will always pay off. Is very.
There are a number of special products that are essential to offer in the next Baby Shower. And you can include it in your baby shower list.
Bottle set
There are many on the market, and the Philips Avent showed me this complete set of bottles from the Natural range.
When the baby is breastfeeding, one of the reasons for avoiding the use of showers and bottles is the danger of the baby rejecting the breast.
This range has ultra soft teats that resemble the mother's chest. It is easier to make the transition from breast to bottle. We can administer any type of fluid during breastfeeding.
Colic is something that is making us sleepy, and we don't want to cause more colic with the use of bottles. For this reason, Philips Avent teats have anti-colic valves. For the baby not to ingest air during the feeding.
The first pacifier
Many are the pacifiers they will offer. And many will be lost. The baby himself will prefer a pacifier over the others. There is already one that saved my nights.
A Ultra Soft Snuggle Philips Avent is a teddy with a pacifier attached to the end.
The truth is, this pacifier worked miracles with Emma. She became her best friend. It even got its name: Giraffe Francisca. We had pacifiers that we tried to use to calm Emma down or to fall asleep. None had worked. We introduced Francisca and grabbed the pacifier at first. And peace reigned again here at home.
And because it's a soother with an ultra-soft texture, it has no problem with the daily pacifier-chest transition.
To fall asleep, Francisca keeps him company. As soon as she is ready for sleep, she spits the pacifier and falls asleep. Simple. Easy. No headaches.
Baby Beauty Kit
Essential for the first days of birth are baby care products. Nail clippers, comb, brush, thermometer.
Each will have a much more important function than simply looking after the appearance. The nail clipper will prevent the baby from scratching and hurting. The thermometer will serve to encourage the baby to poop if necessary. So do not see this kit as an extra. But as something obligatory to have, and to carry in the backpack.
Philips Avent has a Baby Care Set, perfect for taking to maternity, and to accompany the baby in the early years.
Inside a storage bag we can find:
- Digital thermometer with flexible tip;
- Perfect for taking the temperature off restless children, and for doing rectal stimulation.
- Nasal aspirator with soft and flexible tip;
- Safer and more reliable than using other parts.
- Files, nail clippers, and round-tipped scissors;
- In the early days they can use the nail clippers. It works at 100% and we don't risk hurting the baby.
- Toothbrush for finger;
- The super soft texture will help clean the first teeth without hurting the gums.
- Hair brush and comb.
- Even babies need to be arranged for the first visits. The brush is smooth and perfect for a skull that is still closing.
