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Baby Clothes Gift Set - Pink
GIVEAWAY!
Our first ever giveaway starts March 1st! We are super excited to be offering one of our best selling baby clothes gift sets to one
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The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Baby Showers
With all the complications around the pandemic and social distancing, many people feel as if their baby showers have to be cancelled. But actually
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Caring for a Pregnant Friend in Lockdown: 4 Tips
Pregnancy is an exciting and unique time, a beautiful journey to be shared. But in unprecedented times, many expectant mothers are feeling anxious and alone.
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Do I need to take a gift for the expectant mother?
It is expected that if you are attending a baby shower you take a gift for the mother or baby. While the parents will not
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Can men attend baby showers?
Traditionally baby showers have been a female-only event, but these days male partners or friends are often invited. Check with the mum-to-be what her preferences
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What kind of things make good baby shower favours?
You don’t have to spend a fortune, but it’s good to make these as special and unique as possible. Scented candles or soap, jars of
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Do you need to give attendees gifts?
To thank guests for coming (and for their gifts) it’s customary to give each guest a party favour. You don’t have to spend a fortune,
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What games can be played at a baby shower?
One popular game is ‘Who’s That Baby?’ where everyone brings a photo of themselves as a baby and then you have to guess who’s who.
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Do you need to have a meal with guests at a baby shower?
At home, keeping things simple is generally best. A simple buffet spread with various finger foods is easiest, served alongside a variety of soft drinks.
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Who is normally invited to the baby shower?
Close friends and family. Traditionally baby showers have been a female-only event, but these days male partners or friends are often invited. Check with the