Celebrate a baby shower – but sustainably!

Hooray, the time is almost here: the baby is coming! This is not only a reason for joy but also an occasion for a great party. Originally, the baby shower, the party before the birth, comes from America but is becoming increasingly popular here in Europe as well. Besides all the excitement about the little explorer, such a celebration is also an opportunity for the expectant mother to see all her friends once more before the time of sleepless nights begins. ;) Classic baby parties unfortunately often produce a lot of waste – but it doesn't have to be that way. Here you will find sustainable alternatives for a party with a clear conscience!

Sustainable party decorations

The right decorations create a very special atmosphere at every baby shower. However, they unfortunately often generate quite a bit of waste. Fortunately, there are alternatives made from recyclable materials for most party supplies. These are not only beautiful and practical, but also more environmentally friendly than .

• Instead of plastic plates or cutlery, you can Wooden plate and cutlery use – which protect the environment and also look more high-quality and aesthetic. When purchasing, pay attention to environmental labels for sustainable forest management, such as the FSC certification.

• How about Natural materials for decoration ? Branches, leaves, and more give your baby shower a special, natural atmosphere.

• Use Wiederverwendbare Teile zur Dekoration A washable linen tablecloth is not only more stylish than one made of plastic, but it is also ready for use again at the next party. Cloth napkins instead of paper napkins are also reusable and add a certain something to this special occasion.

• Go ahead and grab some instead of fresh. Dried flowers . These will definitely keep everyone's spirits high at the end of the party. Extra tip: A small bouquet of dried flowers as a gift at the end of the day will ensure that the baby shower remains memorable not only for the expectant mother but also for all guests for a long time.

You don't have to buy a lot of new things: homemade decorations make your baby shower unique and make it easier for you to pay attention to which materials and products you use. Surely, some of the guests also have fabric garlands, cake toppers, or other party accessories at home and are happy to lend them.

Delicious and sustainable: ideas for the buffet

A successful baby shower should naturally include good food, and special drinks and treats should not be missing. We have collected some ideas on how to make the party buffet sustainable:

• Use instead of many small plastic bottles large jugs or glass carafes , which you fill with water, juice, and the like. With appropriate labeling and garnished with fruit or mint sprigs, the drinks look especially appealing.

• You don't have to throw away leftovers : Inform the guests in advance, preferably before the party, that leftovers (if there are any at all ;)) can be happily taken home. Maybe you even want to include in the invitations that your guests can bring containers or storage jars for this purpose. After all, everyone would be happy to have a piece of cake the next day, wouldn't they?

• Whether you shop and cook yourself or use a catering or delivery service: dishes from regional and seasonal ingredients are always a good choice when it comes to sustainability.

The best games for the baby shower

The classic at every baby shower are fun games where the expectant mother and the baby are the focus, but the guests are also involved. The same applies here: there are plenty of entertaining game ideas that require only minimal supplies and produce little to no waste.

• Guess waist circumference: Jeder Gast schneidet so viel Band von einer Rolle ab, wie er glaubt, dass es einmal um den Bauch der schwangeren Frau passt. Sobald alle ihre Schätzung abgegeben haben, wird sie überprüft – der Gewinner ist derjenige, der am nächsten liegt.

• Match baby photos: This classic should actually not be missing at any baby shower. Please ask each guest to bring a baby photo of themselves to the party. The collective solution to the question of which photo belongs to which guest will surely not only lead to surprises but also to one or two laughs.

• Don't say anything now, baby: In this game, there is only one (seemingly) simple rule: the word “Baby” is taboo for the duration of the party. Each guest receives three clothespins as “jokers” at the start, clipped onto their clothing – every time someone says the word “Baby”, they must give one of them up. Not so easy at a baby shower – the game will challenge guests to be creative with their word choice or to engage in conversations outside the baby bubble.

• Baby Oracle: This game is all about the new family member: Which Eye color Will it probably have it? When will it come into the world, how big and how heavy will it be? Each guest makes a prediction, which is collected in a list. The winner can of course only be determined after the birth – primarily, however, the predictions are nice Memories for the new parents and can, for example, later find a place in the baby album. To get started right away, we have prepared a printable template.

Give sustainably

One thing is at the forefront of almost all baby showers: the gifts. After all, everyone wants to bring joy to the expectant parents and contribute something to the new family member's equipment. Of course, a sustainable party also includes sustainable and practical gifts.

• Homemade Gifts are not only especially loving and personal, but you can also pay close attention to the materials you use. For example, a handmade baby blanket made of cotton is not only gentle on the environment but also on the sensitive skin of the newborn. When making something yourself, be sure that your gift is safely crafted and does not pose any unintended dangers to the baby.

• When purchasing Baby clothing , towels, toys, etc. it is worth investing in high-quality and nachhaltige natürliche Materialien to pay attention to. In addition to the aspect of sustainability, these pieces are usually also more durable, so that the recipients can enjoy them for a long time.

• One thing young parents can always use: Diapers! With our paper-wrapped LILLYDOO green diapers helping soon-to-be parents make their changing table a little greener from the start. During the production of the diaper line, we collaborate with Plastic Bank the complete amount of plastic from the environment contained in our products. Especially nice as a gift for the upcoming birth: a Selbstgemachter Windel-Torte . Inspiration for various diaper cakes like the natural version in the image above can also be found at personello .

• is 100% sustainable gifted time . Be it babysitting (for older siblings), homemade meal deliveries during the Weekly bed or a personal shopping service – everything that makes everyday life easier for the small family is perfect!

• The same applies to gift wrapping: the less waste, the better. Instead of wrapping paper, use a nice, reusable . Piece of fabric or even a muslin cloth that is ready for use after a wash.

More inspiration for successful gifts can also be found in our article .

With these tips, your sustainable baby shower is sure to be a great success. Celebrate the expectant mother thoroughly before she embarks on this new, exciting chapter of her life. We at LILLYDOO wish you lots of fun!