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One of the biggest changes that a couple will go through is having a baby. Fortunately most people have the benefit of having a baby shower thrown on their behalf. The baby shower is an old tradition that still is as enjoyable today as it was in years past. This ensures that everyone is able to have fun at a baby shower.

In planning a baby shower, one of the greatest challenges is deciding what baby shower games to play. The host of the baby shower has this responsibility and must always remember that the baby shower games are usually the main attraction at the get together.

Usually, baby shower games are created and planned by the individual throwing the baby shower for the expectant mother. This person along with being the host also takes over the added responsibility of a facilitator of games ensuring everyone attending the baby shower takes part, including the expectant mother

For various games, new or old, that are to be played at a baby shower, there are abundant of recourses available online. This helps people in deciding and planning that what kind of games should be played at baby showers and what not, and this makes planning showers much easier. Everybody has their own likes and dislikes of certain game types and it's much easier to chalk out such detail at the planning stage so that no guest feels left out.

Another essential component to the baby shower is the baby shower gifts. In fact, without the gifts there is not much need for a baby shower. Typically, however, gifts are not requested for the the second or third child; parents would rather have a shower that focuses on festivities and games rather than presents. And despite the emphasis on the gifts for the first child's shower, it is never the primary intention.

The shower theme is also quite important. Traditionally, a pregnant woman will have the opportunity to choose among baby shower themes, taking her cue (most often) from the design of the baby's room. In doing so, she assists shower guests in choosing the most appropriate gift, and helps to ensure a coordinated nursery.

The first part of a baby shower is picking the baby shower themes. After that is done then the baby shower games are the major factor of having a baby shower. The games are the driving force behind the actual shower. Another major factor is the portion of the shower set aside to give the expectant mother baby shower gifts. The themes are usually chosen by the expectant mother and the games are primarily chosen by the hostess or in some cases the host. The reason for this is the theme normally is determined by the baby theme the parents choose.