An Around the Clock Baby Shower Party

As new babies are certainly an around-the-clock experience, this party theme is especially appropriate for a baby shower.

By Ellen Neuborne

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The Theme

Here are tips and ideas that play upon the theme of "time."

When you send out the invitations, be sure to assign each guest an hour of the day or night (such as 9 p.m. or 1 p.m.). Ask guests to bring a gift that applies to their assigned time.
Be prepared to answer questions and offer gift-buying advice when guests call to RSVP. First-time attendees of this type of party may need some additional support.
Decorate on party day with time themes, such as watch- and clock-face paper goods, and sun, moon, and stars wall hangings.
Present foods with a time theme, such as Midnight Snacks, Breakfast Bars, and Teatime Sandwiches.
Start a pool to predict the baby's time of birth.
Set up several alarm clocks at the party scene. When one rings, award a small prize to the guest seated closest to the mom-to-be.
Organize a time-based mixer. Have guests remove their wristwatches and place them in a bowl. Then each guest picks out an unfamiliar watch and seeks out the owner.